MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC

June 15, 2025

Akie Iwai

Blythefield Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Akie after the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic. Really good final round. Just talk about today.

AKIE IWAI: Thank you. Today, first (Through translation.) I really enjoyed playing with my playing partners today, my group. I enjoyed playing with my group today.

Q. Then a really good front nine. How is the game feeling out there on the front nine?

AKIE IWAI: I make almost within maybe five meters, yeah a lot. Yeah, I made a lot birdie.

Q. And then finished with an eagle on 18. How is that to finish strong? How does it feel to finish strong?

AKIE IWAI: So when I coming tee box I wanted eagle. That's why, so... (Through translation.) I hit my drive exactly as I imagined it, as well as my second shot. I set up an eagle chance and since I was trying to make eagle I was really happy I was able to finish my round with one.

Q. And then last one: Does this give you confidence going into next week?

AKIE IWAI: Yeah. Yes, of course. Different course next week. That's why... (Through translation.) Obviously it's a different golf course next week, so I'm going to need different shots out there.

But, yeah, I was able to get some confidence this week, so I'm hoping to carry it over to next week as well.