LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY HOAKALEI

November 7, 2024

Nasa Hataoka

Hoakalei Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, Nasa, a bogey-free 64. You tie your season-low round. What was it about today that kind of worked so well for your game?

NASA HATAOKA: I think I improve my iron shot today, and so many chances and I made so many good putts.

Q. This first nine is usually the most scorable. We've seen a lot more birdies on the front nine. You were able to take advantage of a lot of opportunities on the back nine. What was working so well on those last couple holes?

NASA HATAOKA: Yes, it was so windy, but I work on my control shot with my iron and it work good.

Q. What's it like coming back to Hawai'i? We were just talking about the vacation you took before playing.

NASA HATAOKA: Yes.

Q. How much was a vacation like that good for your game?

NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, I stay Hilton Grand Vacation in Waikiki. I had acai bowl and went to beach. So much relax. It was nice time.

Q. What is it about this course that plays to your strengths in your game?

NASA HATAOKA: I like this golf course. It's pretty open area so it's so windy every time, but, yeah, I really like it.

Q. What do you focus on in your game when the conditions are like this?

NASA HATAOKA: Especially I don't hit the full shot a lot, so control shot a lot. Even my tee shot.

Q. Obviously two more rounds to go. What do you hope to take into the last two days?

NASA HATAOKA: Hopefully same round as today two more days, but I will focus on my game.