Jeeno Thitikul Wins Again at Mizuho Americas Open

May 10, 2026, 20:55
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Introduction

Jeeno Thitikul won the Mizuho Americas Open in New Jersey. This is her ninth big win in her career.

Main Body

Jeeno started the last day in first place. Another player, Ruoning Yin, played very well and got close to her. On hole 16, Jeeno played a great shot. Ruoning Yin made a mistake. This gave Jeeno a big lead again. Jeeno won by four shots. This is her second win this year. Now, she is one of the best players in the world.

Conclusion

Jeeno has nine titles now. She will play her next game in Cincinnati.

Learning

⚡ The Power of 'Now'

In this story, we see a change. Jeeno was good, and now she is one of the best.

How to use it: Use now to show a new situation compared to the past.

  • Past: I studied English. →\rightarrow Now: I speak English!
  • Past: He played golf. →\rightarrow Now: He is a champion.

🧩 Simple Action Words (Past vs. Present)

Look at how the words change when the action is finished:

Finished (Past)Happening/General (Present)
Won →\rightarrowWin
Started →\rightarrowStart
Played →\rightarrowPlay
Made →\rightarrowMake

Tip: Just add -ed to most words to talk about yesterday!

Vocabulary Learning

won (v.)
to have achieved victory
Example:She won the match yesterday.
started (v.)
to begin to do something
Example:He started his homework at 8 p.m.
played (v.)
to participate in a game
Example:They played soccer in the park.
got (v.)
to receive or obtain
Example:She got a new book.
made (v.)
to create or produce
Example:He made a cake.
gave (v.)
to provide or present
Example:She gave me a gift.
has (v.)
to possess
Example:She has a cat.
play (v.)
to engage in a game
Example:Let's play chess.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:He has a big house.
close (adj.)
near in distance
Example:The store is close.
first (adj.)
coming before all others
Example:She is the first person to arrive.
last (adj.)
coming after all others
Example:It was the last day.
great (adj.)
excellent or wonderful
Example:It was a great day.
best (adj.)
of the highest quality
Example:She is the best player.
next (adj.)
coming after the present
Example:The next train is at 5.
very (adv.)
to a high degree
Example:She is very happy.
well (adv.)
in a good manner
Example:He plays well.
again (adv.)
once more
Example:Try again.
now (adv.)
at the present time
Example:Now is the time.
one (num.)
the number 1
Example:I have one apple.
four (num.)
the number 4
Example:She has four friends.
nine (num.)
the number 9
Example:There are nine planets.
ninth (num.)
the ninth in order
Example:He finished ninth.
second (num.)
the second in order
Example:She is in second place.
place (n.)
a location
Example:This is a good place.
player (n.)
someone who plays a game
Example:He is a talented player.
career (n.)
a long-term work path
Example:She has a long career.
game (n.)
an activity for fun
Example:The game was exciting.
world (n.)
the planet Earth
Example:The world is big.
titles (n.)
names or awards
Example:He has many titles.
year (n.)
a period of 365 days
Example:The year is 2026.
shots (n.)
attempts to hit a target
Example:He took many shots.
lead (n.)
a position ahead
Example:She had a lead.
hole (n.)
an opening
Example:There is a hole in the ground.
shot (n.)
an attempt to hit a target
Example:He took a shot.
mistake (n.)
an error
Example:He made a mistake.
win (n.)
a victory
Example:She achieved a win in the tournament.