HONDA LPGA THAILAND

February 25, 2023

Lilia Vu

Siam Country Club Pattaya, Old Course

Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Lilia Vu. You came out firing today; three birdies in your first three holes; just finished with one there; played really solid; 6-under. Just evaluate that round.

LILIA VU: You know, I was just trying to play better than yesterday. Yesterday I was really exhausted. I feel like I kind of ran myself thin this week.

So yesterday afternoon I just took the whole afternoon off, just rested, ate at home, and just needed the energy.

I guess today it really showed.

Q. It really showed on the front nine especially. I mean, to go that low kind of on your first nine holes, how do you keep yourself in check when you're heading to the back nine, which might be a little more challenging?

LILIA VU: Actually, I think I bogeyed one on the front nine and I was telling my caddie, I was like, I just want to birdie every hole. I feel like today is the day to really do it.

I feel like everyone is going really low. I kind of went to a mindset where like if I didn't birdie a hole I was kind of upset. Then I just tried to enjoy myself on the back nine.

Q. I mean, played this kind of golf last year; had a really solid season in '22. Was in this spot a handful of times. Anything you learned maybe in those previous experiences that you'll apply to Sunday?

LILIA VU: I really need to be better at just like playing my own game and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing. I can only control myself.

Q. So in those moments, obviously aren't the going to be leaderboard watching, but will you just try to pedal down, nothing to lose and go for it tomorrow?

LILIA VU: Yeah, there is nothing to lose ever. I feel like until the tournament is over, you really have nothing to lose. Like even if you're in the lead, you don't lose anything because you never really had it yet.

Q. I like that thought process. Are there any holes out here that you haven't birdied yet that you're really looking to birdie tomorrow?

LILIA VU: I really want my redemption on 17. I feel like I have not played that hole well this week and there is a lot of room for improvement, so I'm excited for that.

Q. This early in the year, how excited are you to be in contention again?

LILIA VU: I'm just having fun. I feel like it's just golf.

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