NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP

September 29, 2023

Olivia Cowan

Pinnacle Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, I'm here with Olivia Cowan, tied for the lead in the clubhouse. Great round today; bogey-free. Walk us through your round, especially the back nine where you kind of turned the gas up there.

OLIVIA COWAN: Yeah, it was fun out there. I mean, the course is really nice to play. Some challenging holes, but also holes where you can take advantage.

So first nine I think I was just easing my way in. Missed a few putts here and there but they were very good and close, so I knew it was just a patience, like a waiting game.

So, yeah, just kept on hitting good shots and then rolled some good putts in.

Q. Anything you were telling yourself as you were heading into the back nine? I know it's hot and you get more exhausted as you keep going.

OLIVIA COWAN: Yeah, you do. I think just keep drinking. That's what I try and remember, and like just have some food to keep my energy up.

Otherwise, yeah, just staying in the zone. It's not many holes left, so just got to grind it through.

Q. Anything you noticed specifically about the course and the conditions out there?

OLIVIA COWAN: From what I've heard -- it's my first time playing the course -- I've heard it's not in the best condition than what it used to be.

But the greens are great. They're quite soft so you can attack the pins, which is exactly what I like. It suits my game.

Yeah, I'm just really enjoying it.

Q. Anything you're telling yourself headed into the round tomorrow tied at the top of the leaderboard?

OLIVIA COWAN: No. Just same game plan. Just it's going to be really hot, so just it's going to be one of them days where just have to grind through the weather.

So, yeah, just try and enjoy it again.