TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC

October 29, 2024

Yuka Saso

Taihelyo Club Minori Course

Press Conference

Q. All right, we are here with Yuka Saso at the TOTO Japan Classic. So excited to have you in. Just open things up, just how much are you looking forward to this week at TOTO Japan Classic.

YUKA SASO: Yeah, it's always been a favorite stop I think for all of us. Have good food and I think not-so-good weather this week, but, yeah, I think it's great to be back. Thankful of the Japanese fans and enjoy the crowds.

Q. We're at the end of the 2024 LPGA season. Just talk about your season from your perspective up to this point.

YUKA SASO: Yeah, I think a lot of good and not-so-good part. Overall, I've been enjoying the season and been learning a lot of things.

So, yeah, just feeling thankful and very, how you say -- yeah, feeling very thankful for all the things that happened this year.

Q. What are you looking forward to most in this last stretch of golf here as well? This and the last couple events as we lead into the Race to the CME.

YUKA SASO: Yeah, I think it's going to be very important last few events. People are getting into CME. Yeah, trying to get points as much as I could and give myself a chance to, yeah, maybe make the CME or, yeah, just enjoy it I guess. Enjoy it and finish good.

Q. What does it mean to be a player from Japan competing this week in your home country?

YUKA SASO: Yeah, I rarely get back to Japan now. This is my second event here in Japan, so just feeling thankful for everything and playing in front of all the crowds. And also my family is here, so be good to play in front of them.

Yeah, just enjoy and be thankful for everything.