“Went Through MRI”: World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul Reveals Updates on Her Wrist Injury
April 18, 2025, Tarzana, California, USA: Jeeno Thitikul during round two of the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro Friday April 18, 2025 at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Tarzana USA - ZUMAp124 20250418_zaa_p124_121 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx
April 18, 2025, Tarzana, California, USA: Jeeno Thitikul during round two of the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro Friday April 18, 2025 at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Tarzana USA - ZUMAp124 20250418_zaa_p124_121 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx
Getting to the top in women's golf is tough enough, but staying there with an injury that won't quit since 2024 is a whole different challenge. Yet that is exactly what Jeeno Thitikul has been doing, but things are finally looking better.
The world No. 1's wrist injury flared up multiple times last year, including the 2025 CME Group Tour Championship. Now, ahead of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Thitikul is feeling better.
"I would say 100%. I don't feel once I hit the ball at all. But it just, you know, it's kind of feel tight sometimes because it's cold," Jeeno Thitikul said during the pre-tournament press conference.
"I hit some shots earlier in December, and it's feeling -- I thought it's going to, you know, be gone but still had the feeling. So I went through MRI, and then it just doesn't show any bad result," Thitikul added during the conference.
Michelle Wie West stands on the 18th green after the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey. Jeeno Thitikul won with a score of 17 under par. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY NYP20250511106 JOHNxANGELILLO
Michelle Wie West stands on the 18th green after the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey. Jeeno Thitikul won with a score of 17 under par. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY NYP20250511106 JOHNxANGELILLO
So it's safe to say that things are looking up for the Thai golfer. However, Jeeno Thitikul also admitted that she didn't get much practice before flying to the U.S. for the TOC.
“I didn’t actually have like serious practicing before new year at all,” she said. In fact, the 22-year-old resumed practice on January 3. Then again, it's not like she had a choice.
Jeeno Thitikul's Road to Recovery
The World No. 1 explained that she was forced to stop practicing because of the wrist injury.
"The week before CME the first time that I got it like kind of inflamed, it's hurt. CME was fine, but after that I have sponsor service, like a golf tournament for the sponsor," said Thitikul.
That event was in December 2025, and Jeeno Thitikul realized that the pain just wouldn't go away. It was after this that she got the MRI done and decided to let her wrist heal.
"So that's why I have to keep -- have the time to recovery by itself. But did I some medical things from the doctor," she added.
Not practicing for the TOC wasn't initially part of the plan, but it did allow the pro to mentally reset. Thitikul revealed that she spent the offseason spending time with friends and family, and just disconnecting from the grid.
“I slept in a tent and then went to camping for like three days, two nights without a signal,” she said. Now, Jeeno Thitikul is readyto get back into the groove.
Written by
Sneha Abraham
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Sagnik Bagchi