After her last appearance in 2024, world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul is making her return to the Meijer LPGA Classic, and there's a very confident reason behind it.

In her press conference on June 16 Thitikul spoke about why she wanted to come back and play in the tournament this year.

"l love Meijer," the 23-year-old said. " I love being here on this golf courses because like I play really well on my rookie year. That's why like it's before major. Then it's always before KPMG. I think this year KPMG wasn't that far away to be able to fly it out, so I think it's easier for me to do this year."

After missing the tournament over the previous two seasons, the world's top-ranked player returned to headline the 12th edition of the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club, running from June 15-21 in Belmont, Michigan.

The timing could hardly be better, with the event arriving immediately before the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Thitikul further emphasized this aspect later in her conference.

"It's really depend on KPMG one where we're at, but I feel like coming here also kind of test of my game before going to majors, too," the top-ranked player further revealed. "So that's how I choose to come here, to see what I'm doing out there on the course and be able to build on the course before the major as well...I love this course."

Now, ahead of a wet and windy forecast, she also addressed how the weather could impact her game.

Jeeno Thitikul Talks About the Weather Ahead of the Meijer LPGA Classic

Blythefield Country Club has also developed a reputation as one of the LPGA Tour's more birdie-friendly venues.

The par-72 layout has consistently produced low scoring over the years, including a tournament-record winning total of 25-under-par.

Still, conditions may not be quite as straightforward this time around.

"I'm not really well on hitting in the rain," the world No. 2 said. "I mean, I don't like playing in the rain, but, I mean, the show must go on. I mean, golf, I think golf is toughest sport that's whatever weather you have to go out there and play."

Despite Thitikul's concerns about possible wind and rain affecting play, the early forecast does not currently point toward especially difficult conditions.

She has also enjoyed success at Blythefield Country Club in previous appearances. The world No. 2 finished tied for eighth during her last outing at the event in 2024 after previously securing a tied-for-fifth finish during her rookie campaign in 2022.

With that consistent track record at the course, Thitikul will undoubtedly enter this week's tournament believing she has a strong chance to finally capture the title.

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Aadesh Dhote

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Aadesh Dhote