BANK OF HOPE LPGA MATCH-PLAY

May 26, 2023

Ayaka Furue

Shadow Creek

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, Ayaka, you were tied through eight holes today. What was working so well after the turn?

AYAKA FURUE: I've been focusing on my play for these three days and my shots and putts are really good, so that's why I could get 1-up today.

Q. You said yesterday your goal is to make the finals again. What was the mindset heading into today?

AYAKA FURUE: I didn't think anything. Like have fun and play my golf today and just, yeah, just thinking like that.

Q. What is it about this event that you think brings out the best in your game?

AYAKA FURUE: I just think especially this course is really hard and difficult, and more challenging course compared to other courses, so I just focus on my play and just think (indiscernible.)

Q. There is a lot of golf potentially left. How do you conserve energy knowing there is potentially a lot of holes left to play?

AYAKA FURUE: I don't think really like especially, but I just think I focus on my play and my shots, putting, and, you, do same as usual.