EPSON TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

October 8, 2022

Gina Kim

LPGA International, Jones Course

Quick Quotes

Q. So I'm just curious, you know, knowing that you're in the top 10 and you're going into the final day tomorrow more so defending that position than trying to break into it, does that change how you look at the day?

GINA KIM: No. Like I mentioned over there for my interview, the fact that I'm in the top 10, even up until this last week, that's got to mean something. That means something is working.

I don't know exactly what it is, but I think just sticking to the game plan and hoping for the best and hope for some of the putts to drop; I think that's all I can really do.

And so I'm just going to try to play a stress-free round tomorrow.

Q. I was wondering if it changes the way you kind of go into the day mentally just a little bit? Kiira was like, it takes a little pressure off me knowing I'm defending my position rather than trying to break in. Do you feel the same way ir do you feel differently?

GINA KIM: No, I feel the same way. I don't really have to chase anything. I've just got to keep doing what I've always been doing.

So I think having that sort of comfort is probably more an advantage in my position. Like I mentioned, not really having to chase or work for anything, I think that'll be really key for me to just play comfortably tomorrow.

Q. So you spent half the time on the LPGA and half the time on the Epson. Just curious, which one do you prefer? LPGA, higher stage?

GINA KIM: You know, as much as I love Epson and how amazing of an environment it is out here, obviously my dream as a little girl was always to play on the big stage with all of my idols growing up.

I'm going to have to go with LPGA on this one. It's just been a childhood dream and I don't think anything can really change that.

Q. I know, like you said, you've only been playing Epson for half the season, but how has Epson sponsorship helped you as a rookie kind of achieve those dreams of playing LPGA?

GINA KIM: They've helped immensely. You know, when I was out on the LPGA I struggled a bit, and just being able to come back to the Epson Tour has really helped me gain a lot of confidence to be able to do what I've done out there.

I mean, after my first win out here on the Epson Tour I kind of took that confidence and positive vibes going into ShopRite and Meijer, and because I did well in those two tournaments, I got into Evian and KPMG.

So I think they made a huge difference in my career already, and that only happened within a two-month span. I'm excited to see what they can do forward.