HONDA LPGA THAILAND

February 26, 2023

Jin Young Ko

Siam Country Club Pattaya, Old Course

Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Jin Young Ko. You tied the low round of the week today, 8-under, bogey-free. Just tell me about your round today. You had an eagle in there I saw.

JIN YOUNG KO: Yeah, I had chance for few eagles today but I made just one, but I had a lot of great shots. And today was tough, especially this wind, and then on the front nine was huge wind, like hurricane.

So I felt if I could make three or four birdies front nine it could be getting the top 10, so I tried more focus on back nine. And I putt well today and last three days I putt over 30s, so my goal was I just made in 20s putts, so I made it I think. I had a lot of up and down. I had great shots and I had great putting and my mentally was getting better than last year.

So I think I have meditate right now. So the meditate help me a lot, so I will keep again.

Q. I was going to say, with everything that you went through last season, I know it was a tough end to the year and I know you were working on the wrist, worked really hard in the off-season. How cool is it to get a really low number again?

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, yeah, it's been a long time to play under par-4 rounds, like since last year, so, yeah. I work hard in Vietnam for winter training. Still hard work, too.

So, yeah, I cried a lot last year in front of my parents, but, yeah, golf is a lot of ups and downs so we have to focus on my game and try to get better then better. I think it works.

Q. And just finally, you have a title defense next week. Are you feeling really good about your game after a round like today and four rounds under par?

JIN YOUNG KO: Yeah, yeah, I think so. And my shot and putting, everything is like getting better than last year and then better, better, better. I like to go to Singapore, of course, and next week is going to be like defend champion. So I have a lot of friends in Singapore so they will take me to the good restaurant before the round.

So I think I lose weight this week. I need to get some good food. So, yeah, can't wait.