MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC

June 12, 2025

Akie Iwai

Blythefield Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Okay, here with Akie after her first round at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Great round today; 6-under par. Can you talk about what went well for you?

AKIE IWAI: Okay. Today I did shot well, especially putt well. So past the cup every time; that's why I made a lot birdie, yeah.

Q. Could you talk about what you like about this golf course since it's your first time playing?

AKIE IWAI: Yeah, I like that. Yeah, when I come here I think similar something Japanese course.

Q. Oh.

AKIE IWAI: Yeah, that's why -- I don't know why I feel. I like this golf course.

Q. Is it something about the greens maybe, or the fairway?

AKIE IWAI: Fairway, uh-huh.

Q. Okay. Cool. And then next week is the KPMG, another major. How good is it to see rounds like this before a major week?

AKIE IWAI: So next week, of course this (indiscernible) maybe, but I would say very important aggressive play. So, yeah, I hope play next week also, yeah, keep going.

Q. Uh-huh.

AKIE IWAI: I just stick to my game plan, yeah.