EPSON TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

October 8, 2023

Kristen Gillman

LPGA International, Jones Course

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Kristen Gillman, who's one of the players that played their way in to that top 10. You made a birdie and then made an eagle on the last two holes to get that card in your hand. What were you thinking those last couple holes and did you know where you stood?

KRISTEN GILLMAN: I saw the leaderboard on 16 green and so I kind of had a feeling what I had to do. So I just last two holes just kind of gave it my all and just kind of went in trying to birdie 17, and knowing -- on 18 I knew I needed an eagle to probably get the last spot, so just kind of went after the pins.

Q. When you hit that second shot, did you know how good it was? On 18 you held it obviously.

KRISTEN GILLMAN: Yeah, I mean, I feel like I knew it was a pretty good shot when it was in the air because I knew it was going to hit the hill and kind of stop it. I feel like the crowd didn't cheer that much. I was like oh, no. So close, but ended up working out. Like five feet away and was able to make that putt.

Q. What were the nerves like as you waited for that call from Jody to confirm you got your card?

KRISTEN GILLMAN: Yeah, it is really nerve-wracking. I knew I did everything I could today, played as well as I could have, but it was kind of out of my control at that point, and so just watching the leaderboard was very nerve-wracking.

Q. It's been a minute since you've been back out on the LPGA, but to be back out among your peers, girls you've known forever, how excited are you for that opportunity?

KRISTEN GILLMAN: Yeah, excited to get back out there. I feel like my game has improved a lot and I've learned a lot as a player, so I'm excited to go out there and kind of put into play what I learned and see how it compares against them again.

Q. And just finally, Epson Tour this year obviously full time. What did you learn maybe this year about yourself and your game that you will apply to next year?

KRISTEN GILLMAN: Yeah, I think I just got my confidence back this year. I think that was the main thing that I've been lacking last couple years, and so just getting the confidence back and getting some good minute you have finishes definitely helped.