ISPS HANDA WORLD INVITATIONAL

August 11, 2022

Janie Jackson

Galgorm Castle & Massereene Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Janie Jackson. 4-under day for you. You were just saying didn't make a 5. Was kind of one the secrets to success. Take me through the successful first day.

JANIE JACKSON: Yeah, I mean, overall tee ball was pretty steady, which helps out here. Par-5s are all reachable for me, so I just tried to go in with a game plan that my par today was 68. Looks like I shot even par.

Missed a fair amount of greens with my irons. My iron striking didn't feel great, but my short game was really solid today. Got up and down a lot of times, which out here greens are a little bit firm, so just sort of played for that, my chip shots for a little bit extra release.

Q. You started with three birdies on the front nine. Just what was it like getting used to Massareene?

JANIE JACKSON: I came out yesterday, played the front nine, and then I just walked the back nine.

You know, with having two different courses this week I just wanted to try to manage my time as well as I could.

But I like the golf course. I thought it suited my game well. Again, I'm really happy with my day. It's been a rough couple months, so to come out and have a good day today on this course was nice.

Too bad we're not playing it again.

Q. You talked as we were coming up here about the grind of the last couple weeks for you. This is the last of the European swing. What's it been like for you grinding away and getting here?

JANIE JACKSON: I mean, it's incredible to be able to play a game that you love for a living, and then to be able to come to Europe to play is just incredible.

But, yeah, I've had a really tough couple of months on the golf course. I felt like I've played so much better than I've scored, so it was really nice to come out today and put together a good score.

Even though I didn't play as well as I could have, which seems crazy to say because that's the first time I have shot I think better than 2-under in a long time.

So I'm really happy with the way today went, and the only thing that would make going home sweeter would be a really good week here this week.

Q. What will you take from today's round as you get ready for Galgorm?

JANIE JACKSON: I mean, like I said earlier, tee balls are great. I know my short game is in a good place. Rolled the putter well.

If I can just clean up a few things today and tomorrow morning with my irons, then I should be in pretty good position.

I mean, I feel good mentally. Physically I'm a little tired. Five weeks in a row is a lot.

But game feels good so just going to keep staying present and trust in my process.