TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC

November 3, 2024

Rio Takeda

Taihelyo Club Minori Course

TV

Q. Rio, this is your eighth victory in 2024; first LPGA Tour victory. To do it here in front of your home fans in Japan, can you tell me how special in moment is?

RIO TAKEDA: (In Japanese - not translated.)

Q. You stood on the 16th hole of regulation three strokes behind; finished eagle, par, birdie. You played six playoff holes; played some amazing shots. Two birdies in those playoff holes. How were you able to muster up the courage under such intense pressure to get the job done?

RIO TAKEDA: I was three strokes behind when I finished the 15th, but I never give up so I think I could win.

Q. For this victory you have earned your LPGA Tour card. I assume this is something you dreamed about your whole life.

RIO TAKEDA: I was planning to take Q-School in December, and now I can skip that Q-School and go play next year on the LPGA Tour, which is exciting for me now.