HONDA LPGA THAILAND

February 24, 2024

Suvichaya Vinijchaitham

Siam Country Club Pattaya, Old Course

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, welcome to your first LPGA Tour event.

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Thank you.

Q. What have the last three days been like for you?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: It was great for me because on the first day I didn't expect that much that I'm going to hit it good. I just going to feel like safe, you know.

But after the round three I was like, wow, this is amazing. How can I do it?

Q. You got into this event via the qualifier.

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Uh-huh.

Q. What was that like and what has it been like preparing for this event?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: I got qualify I think one month ago in January, and after that I work so hard.

You know, but some thing is just like not that good that much, so I just keep practicing. Yeah, it was okay.

Q. A phenomenal third day for you. What do you think was working so well?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: I would say my putter. Yeah, I putt like so good after the three round.

Q. What was you favorite putt? Was it a long putt out there that you remember?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Actually, I prefer like three foot, four foot, something short. It's better than far because the green speed is so fast today.

Q. Did you look at the leaderboard at all as you were going through?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Often. I look at it often and I was like, wow, that's my name, and I was so excited.

Q. Have you seen anyone this week that has left you a little starstruck?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Not yet.

Q. Not yet?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Uh-huh.

Q. Do you know a lot of the Thai players in the field?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Yeah. I know like all of them. I mean, I watch them since I was young and they are like my idol.

Q. Has there been a piece of advice they've given you?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Piece of advice? Not really. I'm super shy so I don't like go talk to them. Nothing much.

Q. When it comes to your dreams of golf, I know you're going to college.

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Yeah.

Q. Is the LPGA a dream for you?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Yes, of course. I'm going to the U.S. this year, maybe just one year. After that I might be turn pro and go to Q-School in America.

Q. You are aspiring to be on the LPGA tour? Potentially? Or just as a professional?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: I don't know.

Q. When it comes to your golf game, what will you think about tomorrow knowing that you've been able to climb the leaderboard like this?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: Maybe yes, but I don't want to put a pressure on myself that much, so I'm still an amateur. I don't want to -- just playing on this tournament is like so much to me. Means a lot.

I don't want to expect like I want to -- of course I want to win this tournament, but I don't want to put the pressure on myself.

Q. Were there any nerves over the last couple days?

SUVICHAYA VINIJCHAITHAM: A little bit, yeah.