LPGA DRIVE ON CHAMPIONSHIP

March 23, 2023

Jeongeun Lee6

Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Okay, here with Jeongeun Lee6. What a day; 5-under 67 out there. Putted lights out. Had 22 putts today and birdied four of your first six holes. Just walk me through the first six holes.

JEONGEUN LEE6: Yeah, was good day. I practiced just speed on -- with my putting, so that's why I played well today.

And then I focused just putting because green condition is so good, and then so pure and so fast, so I focus on just target and speed.

Yeah, it was good, yeah.

Q. Tell me about the three birdies in a row. Par'd 1 and birdied 2, 3, and then 4.

JEONGEUN LEE6: Yeah, the shots were good but putts maybe five meters -- not short putts, but was good speed and good read, so I made it, yep.

Q. And are you a player that likes faster greens? I know this golf course doesn't have a lot to it, but the greens seem pretty fast.

JEONGEUN LEE6: Yeah, so fast. I've never played like the speed.

Q. Oh, really?

JEONGEUN LEE6: Yeah. So fast, yeah.

Q. Cooled off a little on the back nine but you finished strong. Birdie on 18; 16 and 17 were a struggle. How did you bounce back the two bogeys?

JEONGEUN LEE6: Yeah, I missed the short side, so that's why I didn't make up and down.

But last hole is par-5 and short par-5. I played aggressively. I hit a through wood second shot and then chipping made birdie. Yeah.

Q. I know we have seen you a few times this season. Heading into the meat of the 2023 season. How do you feel your you game is and what does a round like today do for your confidence?

JEONGEUN LEE6: Yeah, I met new coach last year, Brian, so we talked a lot together.

My swing is getting better and I tried in Singapore Thailand but I didn't finish strong. But this week I feel so good, and then I have three more days, so I want to -- I'm just focus my -- just what I can do, yeah.