NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP

September 27, 2024

Liqi Zeng

Pinnacle Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Liqi after her first round at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. 7-under today up can you just talk about your round that you had?

LIQI ZENG: I'm feeling really lucky after today. There were a lot of chances on the front nine that I got a hold of. Also a few minor mistakes that happened, but I was able to save them. Bogey-free round is always a reason to be happy, and so, yeah.

Q. I believe you had five birdies in a row coming in on 18 here, before you made the turn. Just talk about those birdies and how birdieable this course is.

LIQI ZENG: On the back nine it's very challenging off the tee. You have to place your shots right. If you do, it's often rewarding to set up a good second shot.

It was windy today, so I'm really happy with how I performed with my irons.

Q. Yeah, haven't seen a ton of low rounds like your this afternoon. Assuming this is one of your lowest rounds so far this year. How nice is it to see a round like that toward the end of the season?

LIQI ZENG: It is the lowest round. I've had my chances throughout the year, but just never really came together.

But today I was able to get a birdie on the last hole to tie my career low. Yeah, I'm very happy about it.

Q. Just one last question. It's been about a year since you were at Q Series and secured your membership. Talk about what you learn being on the LPGA Tour since then.

LIQI ZENG: Out on the tour with the greatest players in the world, I knew I needed to learn a lot and I have. The mental aspect, pace here is much different than what I'm used to. I'm fortunate to be able to see after every tournament and round growth in myself.

So, yeah, I continue looking forward to it.

Q. Just building off this round, what will you take to keep the momentum going for tomorrow, for the weekend?

LIQI ZENG: I was in a good mental state today. I wasn't too worried about the results. Focused on each and every shot which is something I've been working on.

Today it showed up in my score. So hopefully as the weekend comes, I can maintain this poise.