HILTON GRAND VACATIONS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

January 22, 2023

Nasa Hataoka

Lake Nona Golf & Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Nasa Hataoka. A Top 5 finish here at Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Just what are some of your overall feelings about your game after this week?

NASA HATAOKA: I think I had a solid week, first tournament of the year, playing on the final group, trying to catch up with Brooke, I tried my best. I feel like I had a really solid week overall.

Q. This is definitely a different event. Did you learn anything about what to work on over the next couple weeks before the Asia swing?

NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, there is some adjustment I'm trying to work on with my swing. You know, through the week I've been able to do it. On some shots I wasn't able to do it. So I have a few weeks to work on it so hopefully I can be ready by the Asia swing.

Q. Now that there are a few weeks, is it back to grind mode, or will you take a little bit of another break?

NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, it's going to be a long season. Ready to start. I'll try to be ready for that.

Q. To be in the final group at this first tournament of the year, that really sets the tone, do you think, for what 2023? Do you feel more confident starting this year?

NASA HATAOKA: Yes, definitely. I think I had a really good start. Gives me a good momentum. So I'm really looking forward to the new season.