ANA INSPIRATION

April 1, 2021

Mirim Lee

Mission Hills Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Obviously opening round as defending champion. How did you play?

MIRIM LEE: It was great today and then I play better, like -- I play better and then I had couple like miss shot, but I made lots of par and then birdies.

Q. So felt good to be back and feeling all the feelings from when you were here before. Is the course to your liking?

MIRIM LEE: Yes, I love this course, and then course condition was still really good, so I like it.

Q. And did you play today the way you're happy with your round?

MIRIM LEE: Yeah, yeah.

Q. Putting good?

MIRIM LEE: Yeah, putting is good and then irons, irons better, and then still drives is a little bit challenge but not bad.

Q. Did you have nerves on the tee for being the defending champion or just excitement?

MIRIM LEE: Just exciting. Yeah, never nervous. A little bit, but not much.