KROGER QUEEN CITY CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY P&G

September 9, 2023

Charley Hull

Kenwood Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Charley, solid round today. Can you walk us through the round?

CHARLEY HULL: I started off with a 7, so it was a triple bogey on my first hole, but I just laughed it off, and better the next couple holes, and then got it back to -- I think I was 1-under after 9 and made a few good birdies coming in.

Yeah, I feel like my game is good, and I'm really excited to be in the final group tomorrow and have a chance to win, and also excited because I'll be flying home tomorrow, as well, so I'm just excited.

Q. What's going through your head after that first round start, too, just kind of the emotions or thought processes you had for the rest of the 17 holes?

CHARLEY HULL: Nothing really. Just put it in the back of my mind. Didn't really think about it. Just thought I can get it back easy.

Q. And you went on to birdie the next hole?

CHARLEY HULL: Exactly.

Q. You said something really poignant at the Women's Open. You said if the round starts off with a bunch of pars you kind get of bored --

CHARLEY HULL: Exactly.

Q. So today was it almost an ideal -- I don't want to say ideal, but was it almost an ideal start?

CHARLEY HULL: Yeah, because kind of then you're fighting back, and I quite enjoy that. I'm looking forward to being two back tomorrow because then you can kind of chase down the person.

Q. What is it about chasing that inspires you?

CHARLEY HULL: I think I find it fun. I actually find it really fun. Like it actually gets me really excited. It's like a challenge.

Q. You're one of few players in this field that probably is used to seeing the ball bounce when it goes into a green. Does it help that it feels a little like home in that regard?

CHARLEY HULL: Yeah, I always find golf courses suit me well when they are a bit bouncy and firmer because I do spin the ball, and yeah, I hope they're bouncy tomorrow.

Q. What's been the key for you around Kenwood this week?

CHARLEY HULL: I don't know. Just been playing golf. Just literally just been playing golf, not thinking about golf too much, just playing it. Like just go out there and play.

Q. What's in your head when you're not thinking about golf?

CHARLEY HULL: Oh, just being at home, going for some food, like just thinking about my house and just random stuff. Don't ever hardly think about golf when I'm on the golf course.

Q. Since you like chasing, too, are you going to be watching the leaderboard pretty closely tomorrow?

CHARLEY HULL: Well, I'll be playing with the leader, so yeah.