ALFRED DUNHILL LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP

October 1, 2021

Haotong Li

Quick Quotes

Q. First round Kingsbarns, incredible 64, a bogey-free 64 and you finished up at St Andrews level par. Tell us about your round?

HAOTONG LI: It's been solid today. It's very tough, especially putting on those greens with that windy conditions. But very pleased to finish like this today.

Q. Fair to stay you haven't had the strongest of seasons; it's been a little bit tough. What's been the turnaround for you this week because it looks like things are moving in the right direction.

HAOTONG LI: It is. I haven't been back home in two years, and I finally got back. I think that's the biggest key for me to turn around a little bit, and I saw so many old friends from back in the days, and they gave me a lot of positive and great thoughts as well.

Q. You had a fantastic finish in 2018, top five. How much of the experience of that week are you going to draw on tomorrow and the next day?

HAOTONG LI: I found my game is in the right direction right now. I just have to -- getting better every day and keep calm on the course, and the result will show by itself.

Q. What's your experience with Carnoustie? Looks like, unfortunately, wet conditions.

HAOTONG LI: Hopefully not that windy, not like today. Just need to play some solid golf and I'll be all right.

Q. What would it mean to you to have a really good finish here this week?

HAOTONG LI: Honestly I have no clue and no expectation, and I just want to play my best game and hopefully I'll win this week.