December 9, 2023
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Quick Quotes
THE MODERATOR: Let's welcome Suradit Yongcharoenchai and Suteepat Prateeptienchai from Thailand. Congratulations on your outstanding performances today at LIV Golf Promotions at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
Suteepat, 7-under 65 in round 2. Can you take us through your round today?
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: Yeah, today I didn't make any mistakes, and I'm playing good for this round, especially my putting, so that really helped me for a low round today.
THE MODERATOR: Suradit, 5-under par 67. What key moments stood out for you today?
SURADIT YONGCHAROENCHAI: Today I played I thought very good. I had a little bit of problems with my driver, but that didn't matter if my game is okay. I have my caddie who helped me a lot for today.
THE MODERATOR: Having played alongside each other today, did that have a positive impact on your round?
SURADIT YONGCHAROENCHAI: Today I play with Suteepat. I play with him a lot, and just him and no pressure, yes.
Q. Both of you safely advancing to the final stage of LIV Golf Promotions tomorrow. What will you be focusing on to maintain this momentum?
SURADIT YONGCHAROENCHAI: For me today, just play my game, happy, funny, and then just one day.
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: Just playing my own game, try to go out and have fun. Getting through to the final was more than I expect, so just enjoy the final round for tomorrow.
Q. Suteepat, you came in off a victory; how much did that give you momentum coming into this week?
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: After the victory I'm feeling more confident in my game, especially my driver. When I came over for this week, I was just positive on my game. I'm just feeling confident, just tee it up and hit every shot.
Q. Obviously you're 36 holes away from potentially being on LIV Golf. What would it mean to be a member of LIV Golf in 2024?
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: It's going to be awesome if I qualify for 2024 LIV Golf.
SURADIT YONGCHAROENCHAI: Yeah, really happy to make it for tomorrow. Just one lucky day for me.
Q. How much fun did you guys have playing together and then scoring so well together today?
SURADIT YONGCHAROENCHAI: Not much pressure.
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: No pressure, and we've been talking to each other, and especially when both of us playing good, as well.
Q. How long have you known each other?
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: Five, six years.
Q. 36 holes tomorrow; when was the last time you guys played 36 holes in one day, and how much do you think you are going to enjoy tomorrow?
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: I don't remember. A long, long time. I think maybe playing 36 holes with a golf cart, but I think tomorrow we're going to be tired. We'll need to manage on the golf course.
SURADIT YONGCHAROENCHAI: A lot of sleep tonight, yeah.
Q. What kind of plan do you have for 36 holes? Are you going to drink a lot of water? Have you guys thought about it already?
SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI: I have Power Bar and drink a lot of water.
SURADIT YONGCHAROENCHAI: Yes. Same. Drink a lot of water.
FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports
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