LPGA MEDIHEAL CHAMPIONSHIP

June 13, 2021

Matilda Castren

Lake Merced Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Wow, congratulations. I can't imagine what this moment feels like for you right now.

MATILDA CASTREN: Oh, my God. I can't believe it's happening. I mean, I knew one day it would be me but you didn't think it was going to be so soon.

But I'm obviously so happy right now.

Q. Just your 15th start. From where did you get the confidence and the courage to go out as strong as you did today and make a statement and take this lead?

MATILDA CASTREN: I just played shot by shot, hole by hole, and just tried to stay really patient. And I mean, I was thinking about it the whole day, like winning, and I just tried to focus on one shot at a time.

It just happened.

Q. Well, you played brilliantly. Congratulations. The first player from Finland to win on the LPGA Tour. Congratulations, Matilda.