AIG WOMEN'S OPEN

July 31, 2025

Brooke Matthews

Mixed Zone

Q. Brooke Matthews, 2-under today with a nice birdie on 18 to finish. How would you assess your play today?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: I think it was good. I didn't hit a lot of fairways, but I feel like I was always in good position to hit the greens, even from the rough. Other than that, I hit my irons pretty good. I feel like we played the wind correctly. Yeah, got a couple putts to go in, and obviously that birdie on 18 was kind of a good finish there.

Q. Did you miss the bunkers off the tee pretty much?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: I hit a couple. I hit a couple. I hit it on 7 and 9.

Q. That took a chance away on 9 probably, right?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: Yeah, it wasn't great on 9, but we got up-and-down for par. That's kind of how it is out here. You're going to grind and scramble and not going to hit every shot perfect.

Q. Is this your first Women's Open?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: Yes, this is my first Women's Open.

Q. What was your experience at the Curtis Cup -- did you play over in the UK?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: I played in Wales actually.

Q. Was that the first time you played in links golf?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: It was my first time playing links golf. My second time was last week in Scotland. I don't have a lot of experience, but I like it. I feel like it sets up good for my game. Yeah, I wish we could play more.

Q. When you say it sets up nice for your game, are you like an adaptable player? Do you like to play different creative shots, knock it down kind of thing?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: I think so. I spend a lot of time in Florida, so I'm kind of used to playing in the wind. Other than that, I like the putts from off the green. I see it up over the slopes and stuff. It's very different from what we typically see. It's a good challenge.

Q. And you'll take a 2-under par to start the championship every time, right?

BROOKE MATTHEWS: Yeah, it's good. The scores are a little lower than we maybe would have thought, but if you would have let me sign it before I teed off, I think I would have taken it.