CPKC WOMEN'S OPEN

August 21, 2025

Megan Khang

Mississaugua Golf & Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. A lot of birdies on the scorecard today; leading right now. Just describe how you felt today.

MEGAN KHANG: Honestly it was pretty fun today. Had a great group with Maja and Rio. Always keep it pretty fun out there between the three of us.

Today was kind of a little off to a good start off the bat. Obviously a bogey on the third. After seeing Rio draining some putts on the front nine I kind of knew birdies were out there, and then obviously seeing Aphrodite kind of crushing it, at 15 you say, it's a little more motivation to want to do well.

But just stayed in my own bubble and really just kind of stayed patient. Was able to hit some pretty good wedge shots on the par-5s, and thankfully capitalized and made a few longer putts as well.

Q. Talk about the start on the back nine, too. I think it was four birdies through 10 to 15. Just talk about was there anything clicking right there?

MEGAN KHANG: You know, kind of started on 10 making a pretty good birdie putt. It's the ice rink hole this week, so like to give people a little something to cheer for. Would've loved to make it on 18 but just wasn't high enough.

Pretty happy with the 5-under.

And then the par-5s, you know, happy to make a par on 11. It's a tougher hole.

Then the par-5s, always want to give myself a good chance and was able to hit it in pretty close.

And then on 15 Maja gave me a really good read and I luckily made the putt after. She said, you're welcome for that. I was very appreciative. She definitely helped me out.

Q. Can you talk about the par-5s a little bit more? You said really good wedge shots into the par-5s. Was that something when you kind of did your prep you were looking at strategizing about those holes, like that was the approach you were going to take into them?

MEGAN KHANG: Yeah, for me I'm not necessarily one of the longer hitters out here. I went through with my caddie, DT, and we both kind of walked through saying maybe if it dries up we can get to the green in two. For the most part let's play it smart.

I know No. 12 I'm not really going to be able to get there, nor do I feel like it's the most risk-reward for me. Like it's too much risk and not enough reward. So just laying up to a good number there. I think that's a three-shot hole.

And then like with 5 and 13 it's kind of like, yeah, let's get the first one in play and then kind of go from there and not get too ahead of ourselves.

Q. And then you didn't play last week so had about two weeks off probably, right?

MEGAN KHANG: Yeah.

Q. What were you doing those two weeks maybe outside of golf and both with golf?

MEGAN KHANG: Recently bought a house so been doing a lot of house work. You know, that kind of consumes my days off, but it's definitely a fun time just because obviously trying to make a house a home is very fun.

You know, we're trying to prep it for the FM event next week, so it's not quite ready yet but hopefully. My boyfriend is keeping everything in order.

Q. Anything you were working on when you were practicing coming into this week? You know you got a busy two weeks and then next week, FM ambassador; how do you get ready mentally for this week?

MEGAN KHANG: I had a couple outings last week. Really just kind of didn't want to overdo it because I knew coming in for these next two it was going to be a challenge of trying to grind on the golf course and hopefully doing well for a hometown event.

Really kind of just working on the mechanics with my dad, just kind of reiterate to myself like, hey, there is no need to press. Just kind of a little more course management in a sense of don't make silly mistakes. Bogeys are going to happen. Try to limit them in a sense of some bogeys are okay; don't make the silly ones.

Was able to play with my dad and played one round at TPC Boston before coming out, and obviously knowing that next week will be pretty busy, course is in great shape. Really excited for that. Right now trying to focus on the Canadian Open.

Q. Last question. As a past champion we're not playing at the same course you won at, but what is it like to be back and have that maybe comfort as a past champion of the event?

MEGAN KHANG: It's always nerve-wracking coming back to a tournament you have won. Obviously you would like to do it again. It's definitely a little cool coming in and still seeing some spots where my face is. Still catches me off guard.

I think when I went to TPC Boston, for those who go, you'll see a poster right in the front gate. When I drove to the golf course is definitely caught me off guard. I almost stopped and I realized I can't stop because it's right by the entrance. Didn't want to cause an accident.

But it's definitely cool and it's still surprising. Obviously I try to just stay the same Megan throughout golf and off the golf course. So I try my best to kind of keep it down to earth and my parents do a pretty good job of making sure of that.