TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC

October 31, 2023

Nasa Hataoka

Taihelyo Club Minori Course

Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: All right, Nasa welcome home to Japan. How are you feeling to be teeing up in your home country?

NASA HATAOKA: I'm feeling good. I'm always happy to be in Japan. It's only 20 minutes from my house to this golf course, so I'm very happy.

Q. Have you played this golf course a lot? What did you like about this golf course?

NASA HATAOKA: I play twice this September and course is always good shape. It's very challenging golf course.

Q. What are you excited about for this week competition-wise?

NASA HATAOKA: I'm especially close to my home and it's pretty close to Tokyo as well. This course is very good shape, that's why, so I look forward to play.

Q. How much do you like having an LPGA event in Japan? What do you think playing in Japan brings to the LPGA?

NASA HATAOKA: I'm glad, I'm so glad to come back here because this tournament is (indiscernible.)

Pretty much I was waiting for LPGA Tour, so looking forward to come back and so excited to play here.

Q. Last question: It's almost the end of the season. What were some of your goals or things you're excited about for the end of the year?

NASA HATAOKA: I want to win. (Smiling.)