THE AMERICAN EXPRESS

January 20, 2022

K.H. Lee

PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium Course

Quick Quotes

Q. You had the low round of the day on any golf that wasn't played on La Quinta, 8-under. How would you assess your round? What did you take away from it?

K.H. LEE: I mean, I didn't know other course 8-under par or shoot more under par, but I'm very happy, feels after this round, because starting very tough, make a bogey, but keep positive thinking and then putting very well. Also iron is controlled really well. So, I mean, always low under par is happy for me.

Q. You were on fire, 7, 8, 9, with the irons, like you said -- 7 and 9. 8 you didn't stick, but 7 and 9 you stuck. How were you able to get into a rhythm and how important was it for you to finish your round so strong?

K.H. LEE: Yeah, I play well through number 11, but number I think No. 5, par-5, I hit a missed shot, I hit it left into the water, the par-5. So I'm so disappointed a little bit, but I try more positive way, so, oh, I think, make bogey and then couple holes finish strong. So I try more focus to next hole and success and very good.

Q. There was four times throughout the round where you had back-to-back birdies or two or more birdies in a row. How were you able to, you know, when you make one birdie, do you feel the momentum to make another birdie? Why do you think that is?

K.H. LEE: Yeah, I mean, yes, make birdie, so make happy, so better focus next hole. So, I mean not try every hole try birdie, but like flow is much better, so I think that's help for like consistent scoring and birdieing more bounce back, yes.