PALOS VERDES CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY BANK OF AMERICA

May 1, 2022

Jin Young Ko

Palos Verdes Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Jin Young Ko. Jin Young, just what was the mindset as you were getting ready for to final day?

JIN YOUNG KO: I played early today, so I guess today is going to be less windy than first three days so it could be chance to win if I play really well.

But I play really well in front nine, so sadly. And I play well today, and then I was really fun to play with Bronte. Yeah, I'm good to be back.

Q. You birdied your 2nd hole, birdied your 5th hole, and then that eagle on 7. Just take me through those three holes and what was working so well for you.

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, my swing was really better than first three days, and I got something -- I found something, so hit really well today.

Also really fun. Lots of Korean fans out there, so they are (indiscernible) me, so was huge feels in Korea, so I want to say thank you.

Q. That eagle on No. 7, what happened there? Can you walk us through that hole?

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, usually mostly breeze goes right to left and help, but today was into off the right. So I got 5-wood there. I got 5-wood and I was hitting really well, and, you know.

Q. All right. And just overall, what does a round like this do for your confidence heading forward into the Founders Cup coming up?

JIN YOUNG KO: Yeah, I played -- it doesn't work in last week so I was disappointed a little bit, but I (indiscernible) so many, and, yeah, I'm good to be back to play for the Founders. I got a lot of confidence out there, so, yeah, I can't wait to play.

Q. How much fun was a round like this today for you?

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, I mean, it's first time to really, really enjoying on the course I ever play before, so, yeah, it's good.

Q. And just one more from me. With the Founders Cup and defending as well, what are some of the things you'll focus on and work towards after almost getting another win here?

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, yeah, two weeks -- in two weeks later? Yeah, two weeks later I -- my like -- I want to defend again, but I don't know. Course was change last year, so I need to practice for the course looking, and I will just keep my mind, mindset and physical, everything same. Keep doing it. Yeah, I can't wait.