LPGA MEDIHEAL CHAMPIONSHIP

October 7, 2022

Xiyu Lin

The Saticoy Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Xiyu Lin off an incredible week last week in Texas; now here we are. How have you felt over the last two days at the MEDIHEAL Championship?

XIYU LIN: I mean, it's another challenging course. California, it's always a different greens and different fairways, so that's something I'm not very, very familiar with.

And, I mean, yeah, I think last week I play really well, so that definitely gave me lots of confidence. This week I just try to stay patient. And, I mean, I'm going to three-putt. I three-putt twice today, so I'm okay with that.

So I think if in the weekend I won't have any three-putt, I think it'll be pretty good.

Q. Three-putts aside, what were some of the highlights for you today out there on the course?

XIYU LIN: I think this course you three-putt, but you also make lots of good putts. Like I think on was it -- No. 3 I actually make like 50-footer with like a 10-footer for break.

So I think that like I should remember more of those kind of putts. I think the green here is always like slopey, so even you on the right section it can still break a lot.

So I think just have to be patient.

Q. Having to be patient is definitely key, especially when some of the leaders seem to be going more and more forward. What will you do tomorrow on moving day to take advantage of some of your hot start today and yesterday?

XIYU LIN: I think, you know, strategy-wise I'm not going to change because I'm trying to be aggressive these two days, but sometimes it just -- you can hit the really good shot and not that close from the hole.

But, you know, you never know like when you're on fire, just like Jodi. I guess you still make a lot of birdie out there. So, yeah, still have a long way to chase, but, I mean, I think I'm in a pretty good position.

Q. And I feel like we've talked to you a lot over the last couple weeks due to how you've been playing. You just talked about last week giving you confidence for this week, just confidence in yourself as a player. What have the last few weeks meant to you in terms of what you've been able to do on the course?

XIYU LIN: It's funny, right before Canada, like my coach and I was talking about this last seven, eight events I'm playing. You know, we set up some new goals and kind of reminded myself I still haven't got a win yet, so I've been very motivated.

It's been good. I think like right now, last couple tournaments, I mean, of course I wish I got a win, but I think I'm in a really good position. Like I'm not under any pressure. I just try to perform, be aggressive, learn from this.

So I really enjoy the process right now.

Q. Is this a different Xiyu Lin than we saw at the beginning of the season?

XIYU LIN: Maybe. I was being a little bit more careful. Right now I think all the good weeks gave me lots of confidence and I just know I can get it done. Just a matter of time.

So I think each of the day, whether it's a good or not-as-good day, I still learn from it. So, yeah, I think this year I've been growing up a lot.