PORTLAND CLASSIC

August 16, 2025

Akie Iwai

Columbia Edgewater Country Club

TV

Q. It was a beautifully 8-under 64 today. What was the key to such consistent ball striking?

AKIE IWAI: Every hole, yeah, so No. 5, par-5, I made eagle, so after I got many birdie chances, so ride on good tempo.

Q. Every hole you hit the ball so well. Nearly jarred it on 18. What's the mindset when you're coming to a golf course where you can make a lot of birdies?

AKIE IWAI: No change. No change. Same as usual.

Q. What is that mindset that is the same as usual for you?

AKIE IWAI: Yes. My style, my golf style is aggressive. Yeah, that's why no change this week. Also aim to the pin, boom, boom. Yeah, every shot, every hole. That's it.

Q. The aggressive mindset paid off. You currently lead by two. Best of luck tomorrow.