NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP

September 24, 2021

Pajaree Anannarukarn

Pinnacle Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. A couple birdies and then an unfortunate triple there at 6. To be able to rebound like that the rest of the round, take me through what was going on in your mind there.

PAJAREE ANANNARUKARN: I mean, I was a little disappointed on that hole honestly. I'm glad I kind of pulled myself back together quick and glad that I was -- made an unexpected eagle, which was really cool.

Yeah, it was a great round overall.

Q. What happened there on that triple, if you don't mind me asking?

PAJAREE ANANNARUKARN: Obviously I didn't hit that one good and it just went like left of the pin. Yeah, it went in the water and I was just kind of messing around, which I -- yeah, it's golf. Like I should have stayed more focused, but kind of missed on that.

Q. Then the next hole, like you said, an unexpected eagle; chip in. What happened there and what do you think went so right?

PAJAREE ANANNARUKARN: I mean, I hit a solid -- honestly it was a great hole. I hit good off the tee and good second shot, and then the third shot was just great.

Yeah, honestly I was trying to get it close but wasn't really intent to get it -- to make it in. But, yeah, made it.

Q. And then to continue that rebound and to finish out strong like you did, especially on your back nine, what do you like most about returning here and seeing this course and how it suits your game?

PAJAREE ANANNARUKARN: Honestly I been loving it ever since I first came here. It's a great course and great condition. I really like -- I mean, as long as I keep playing like this I think the course suits my game.

Yeah, just going to -- it's good to come back and then play. You know, we made some good shots and made some bad shot. It's just not bad. Yeah, it's good to be back and remind some memories.

Q. How much confidence do you have after being able to grind out this kind of finish going into tomorrow still strong?

PAJAREE ANANNARUKARN: I mean, it's a good momentum honestly. Like I said, I been playing well throughout the day, and I just feel like I'm just going to try doing what I'm doing and playing my game, and hopefully will make some good shots like this again.