NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP

September 28, 2024

Nasa Hataoka

Pinnacle Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Nasa Hataoka. Nasa, great way to finish the second day. Overall, how do you walk away in the second round at Walmart?

NASA HATAOKA: I'm actually hitting better than yesterday, and putting great as well.

Q. How do you reset after the double bogey there on the front nine?

NASA HATAOKA: That shot I hit it good but just came up short, so unfortunately I made a double bogey. But after that hole I still patient and I think hitting good, so just keep momentum.

Q. You then went on to birdie the rest of the par-5s. What do you like most about returning to this course every year?

NASA HATAOKA: You know, a little bit softer. Fairways a little bit softer than other years. No. 7 I hit a great shot and good two putt from long eagle putt.

So, yeah, I really like these par-5s.

Q. You have a lot of good experiences here. Couple holes in one, a win. What do you like most about returning to the Arkansas community?

NASA HATAOKA: You know, fans really so much energy. I love this place. Yeah, I play really good this course. I love this course.

Q. Because it's only a three-day event, there is not a lot of time to get to the top of the leaderboard. You were able to do that today. What will to take tomorrow to bring back another win?

NASA HATAOKA: You know, still keep doing my thing and, yeah, make more birdies.