HSBC WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

March 1, 2025

Jeeno Thitikul

Sentosa Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Really good round of 66 today. You bounce back into contention. What was different today about the first couple of days?

JEENO THITIKUL: I think my first shot is better than yesterday because I have a little bit problem with my putter. But it feels, like you said, I changed driver because I'm not keeping on track much.

But I think the ball, if it's on the fairway, it's way easier than the rough here, and it's kind of hard to get -- to give you a whole opportunity.

Q. How often are you making changes with the equipment like that?

JEENO THITIKUL: Not much. It's just like, I don't -- because I think when I grab the new one, it feels so good when I hit it. My problem is with the speed, not the club.

Q. You've had such an incredible run of late, a couple of victories in your last four starts and you were in contention last week, as well. How your energy level at this point especially heading into what is going to be a busy and grueling final round tomorrow with a chance to win?

JEENO THITIKUL: My energy level 1 out of 10 is like less than 5 because so hot. I mean, like last week, and first week in Saudi won, but after you won, you get really tired because of like media interviews and you have to do a lot of stuff.

Also, last week, had a long line for signing, and this week is pretty hot. I mean, like if I can shoot the best that I can shoot, I'll get it.

Q. Solid round today to bounce up on the leaderboard. Was had a your mentality going into the day to climb and see how low you can go?

JEENO THITIKUL: I was just not thinking much. I was just trying to keep my ball in the fairway, and also, I had a lot of chance to make a birdie. Miss some, make some. I thought the greens were so hard to make. If you see on the leaderboard three days, not even double digit yet, which is I think the green is kind of hard to putt.

Q. How would you compare these greens to last week? It seemed a lot bigger and speed seems to be more of a factor.

JEENO THITIKUL: Yeah, I think it's kind of a little bit slower than last week because last week is so hilly. But it's smooth.

But this week, it's just like every putt that I have, it's always double-break. It's like, left and right, right and left. That's why it's hard to judge.

I think what worked well here, is just don't think too much. Just line up and putt.

Q. Today the putting seemed to be better for you. What was different today?

JEENO THITIKUL: Nothing, like I said. It seemed more hike more flow and then not judging it to be perfect, like every putt or every stroke.

Q. How were you feeling after the first two rounds going into the third round?

JEENO THITIKUL: I think I'm not going to be in contention that much after my second round. Because I didn't hit it good, and I can't putt it yesterday. But like today, I keep my ball in the fairway, which is like way better than yesterday how I played.

Q. You mentioned the energy level is low right now. Is there anything you do to help when you're feeling low energy? Is there anything that helps you?

JEENO THITIKUL: Bubble tea.

Q. What flavour?

JEENO THITIKUL: If there's no bubble tea, maybe like fruit tea.

Q. You suddenly rose up from the bottom to I think second place now. How do you feel about your position going to the to be of the leaderboard?

JEENO THITIKUL: It feels good. I thought I'm not going to be on top of the leaderboard that much this week. But like saw myself in, like, contention, which is more than I expected.