LPGA DRIVE ON CHAMPIONSHIP

August 1, 2020

Danielle Kang

Quick Quotes

Q. Did it feel like a survival test out there today?

DANIELLE KANG: Kind of. I think it was a lot of rushing for us. We were on the clock I think for over ten holes. I haven't played on the clock for a long time.

And then there is rain, wind, grips are wet, and I'm trying to hit under 45 seconds. I think it was a bit rough.

Golf course conditions are completely different than yesterday. Yesterday I was hitting a 7-iron from 180; today I had to hit a 5 or a 4 and I couldn't really trust it.

I think that's the case with everybody in the afternoon today.

Q. What did you tell yourself after the three consecutive bogeys?

DANIELLE KANG: I got three holes and I can get three shots back. I knew that I was getting a little bit hasty, so I started walking a bit slower and just kind of calmed down a bit. I knew that just I would have to give myself a birdie opportunity.

On 17 I had the exact same number I had on 15, and 15 I came up short and I got kind of scared so I kind of laid off on it. I wanted to hit a club shorter as well.

Then on that hole I just ripped at it and gave myself a chance and made it.

Q. You're one of the lucky few to be able to be coached by Coach Harmon, arguably the best coach in the world, although you'd have a hard time trying to find somebody to argue that with you. What will he tell you heading into tomorrow, do you think?

DANIELLE KANG: He always tells me stay positive, stay aggressive, and trust my game. We've worked on a lot of good things. That's actually what I did the last few holes. I knew that I did the best I could. I'm not trying to make bogeys, but it happens.

If I keep hitting it the way I want to, I know opportunities will come. So that's what I'm going to do tomorrow.