HONDA LPGA THAILAND

February 22, 2025

Akie Iwai

Siam Country Club Pattaya, Old Course

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Akie after the third round. Another round under your belt playing in the final group today. What was it like for you?

AKIE AWAI: So I'm looking forward to today, so was good. (Through translation.) Actually looking forward to this situation because this is why I came to LPGA Tour, so I enjoy that.

Q. First time playing in the final group. Were you nervous at all on the first tee or pretty settled?

AKIE AWAI: A little nervous.

Q. A little nervous?

AKIE AWAI: Yes.

Q. Anything you learned about yourself today playing in that final pairing?

AKIE AWAI: It was fun. No good result, but putting with my caddie, yes, good.

Q. Good. And there is a lot of fans. There was a huge gallery out here. Is this one of the biggest galleries you played in front of before, biggest number of fans?

AKIE AWAI: Yes. I am honor. I think honor. (Through translation.) It is great honor to play in front of.

Q. That's awesome. And there is so many fans out here to support. What does it mean to have this many fans come out to watch?

AKIE AWAI: Give me power, yes. Give me smiling.

Q. And last question: Still have a chance to win tomorrow. You'll be in the final pairing. What are you looking forward to for tomorrow and how will you reset and get ready for tomorrow?

AKIE AWAI: Just fun. That's it. Yes. Just fun. Keeping smiling.