BLUE BAY LPGA

March 10, 2024

Bailey Tardy

Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course

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Q. Bailey, congratulations, I can see how much this means to you. The tears are starting to flow. Can you believe that you have just won your first win on the LPGA Tour in only your second year on tour?

BAILEY TARDY: Yeah, I mean, a lot of emotions right now. A lot of hard work and just a lot of doubt that was in my head that I could be at this level and win.

This is special.

Q. It certainly is special. You said it was hard work. You made it look very easy out there today.

BAILEY TARDY: My ball striking was pretty good all day long and I made a lot of really good approach shots on the back nine, so I think that really put me in a position to score the way I did today.

Q. You hit the ball beautifully today, playing alongside Lydia Ko, who was on the brink of making history herself, and you out played her. What were your thoughts coming into today?

BAILEY TARDY: You know I played with her yesterday and I was very intimidated playing with her. I think I handled myself really well, and, yeah, it was like playing with a friend today almost.

She made me feel really comfortable and confident out there.

Q. How good is this winning feeling? They're a lively crowd and you're a winner on the LPGA Tour.

BAILEY TARDY: Yeah, the crowds were great today. They followed us all day and cheered for everyone, so, yeah, it's such a great feeling.

Q. Is this a pinch-me moment?

BAILEY TARDY: Kind of. My caddie said to enjoy the walk. I said not yet. Just not yet. So I'm just really excited this win definitely means a lot.

Q. Hopefully it's the first of many. Many congratulations.

BAILEY TARDY: Thank you. Thanks so much.