MARATHON CLASSIC PRESENTED BY DANA

July 8, 2021

Ssu-Chia Cheng

Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Ssu-Chia Cheng who just shot a bogey-free 5-under 66. That's a pretty good way to start a tournament. How are you feeling right now?

SSU-CHIA CHENG: Feeling really good. Definitely I'm hitting good. The putting definitely helps a lot. And then just really find my tempo and rhythm on the course really well. Yeah.

Q. You mentioned putting. Was that the strength of your play today?

SSU-CHIA CHENG: Definitely. I have a few -- I miss a few like birdie putts just like by close to the hole, and then I also made like two par save putt, which is like -- I think it's pretty good. Yeah.

Q. Absolutely. Always take a bogey-free round, especially to start a tournament.

SSU-CHIA CHENG: Yeah.

Q. It's a lot cooler today. The wind was up. How has the course changed since early practice rounds? Or has it?

SSU-CHIA CHENG: I think the greens definitely a little slower I think because the rain last night, but weather-wise I think this morning it's perfect. Because we just came from Dallas. It's pretty hot there, and then today I really enjoy the weather today.

Q. What do you hope to take from today to continue the roll for tomorrow?

SSU-CHIA CHENG: I think my mental-wise is pretty good. I'm pretty calm to dealing with all the shots on the course. And then my putting for sure. I will keep doing same rhythm and just same routine for next three days. Yeah.

Q. Congratulations on a great first round.

SSU-CHIA CHENG: Thank you.