CPKC WOMEN'S OPEN

August 24, 2025

Aphrodite Deng

Mississaugua Golf & Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, joining me here today, after the final round the CPKC Women's Open is Aphrodite Deng. Aphrodite, you finished low amateur. Can you just share a little bit about what that was like in your home country and as the youngest amateur in the field?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, that was really amazing. Wasn't really expecting to coming into this week. Ist just trying to make the cut. For it to end up like this is really cool.

Q. You were playing in some really great groups all week. You had a late tee time today. Can you talk about what that feels like to almost be in contention the entire first Canadian Open?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, it's really cool and I'm really grateful for the experience, especially in my home country.

Q. Walking up the 18th hole you obviously could hear the cheers. Everybody could hear the cheers across the course. What was that like just having so many fans cheering you on all week?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, it's so nice to know that I have so many people supporting me. It was really cool.

Q. After this, where do you go? You just played in a professional tournament; you finished in the top -- I mean, made the cut to begin with and finished use the top amateur in the field. What does life look like from here? Go back to school and not think about it?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, probably just go back and practice and play like a few more junior events ending the season.

Q. Do you think any of your friends are going to think this is cool or...

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, they probably will think it's cool.

Q. Okay, perfect. Congratulations on just a great week.

APHRODITE DENG: Thank you.

Q. When you look back on this week, what do you think the highlight is? What do you think you'll always remember?

APHRODITE DENG: Just like all the fans out here supporting me playing in my home country.

Q. What are some of your takeaways in terms of where your golf game is at?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, my golf game is pretty good. It's not too far behind some of the best players in the world; I just have to keep working hard.

Q. You touched on it. I was just going to ask, how much does this week motivate to you keep working at your game, keep playing, and continue to elevate your play?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, it really motivates me playing alongside some of the best in the world.

Q. Seemed like you formed a great partnership with your caddie.

APHRODITE DENG: Uh-huh.

Q. I understand you only met him this week. What was it like working with him?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, he was really good and we worked together really well because he knew the course really well.