U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN

May 30, 2025

Minjee Lee

Erin Hills GC

Quick Quotes

Q. What did you see from the course today in comparison to yesterday's round?

MINJEE LEE: I think I just hit it a little bit closer than yesterday. I probably had a lot of outside chances for birdie. Yesterday like 25 to 30 feet, but today I had a few more that were like inside 15 feet. I think I just started really well, made two birdies on the get-go, so it was nice turning 3-under and had even on the back.

Yeah, I think just seeing a few more putts roll in and then just hit it a little bit better.

Q. How do you feel about your first two rounds, and what are you preparing for on the weekend?

MINJEE LEE: Yeah, I played with Mao and she's the current leader. I think there are opportunities out there just with maybe a little bit of rain softening the greens a couple of days ago.

But I think USGA has a lot of tricks up their sleeve, so they can always make it as tough as they can make it or they can make it really challenging and fun to play.

I think come the weekend, the greens are probably going to get a little bit quicker and there's going to be -- it will be a bit more interesting with, I guess, putting the tees in different places. I'm looking forward to the weekend. Hopefully I can hit it a little bit closer.

Q. What was working for your game today, and what are you going to work on tonight in preparation for those final 36 holes?

MINJEE LEE: I think it was just a really quick turnaround, so I got back at like 8:00 and then came back out here -- I was up at like 4:30 this morning. I think a little bit of rest this afternoon and just try and save the legs a little bit, do some recovery. I think that will be the main test. It's such a mental challenge.

I think just being physically and mentally a little sounder coming into the weekend would be nice. I think just play aggressively when I can and play smart when I have to. I think that's going to be the key.