TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC

November 5, 2025

Rio Takeda

Taihelyo Club Minori Course

Press Conference

Q. Here with Rio. Just what's it like being back here in Japan defending your title here at the TOTO Japan Classic?

RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) I'm very happy to be back here and then play again here.

Q. When you think about your win last year, what are some of the highlights or memories you think about on your win here last year?

RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) Actually it was long playoff actually. Yes, that's why when I won, when I made it, I was very relieved.

Q. What is it about this course that maybe you enjoy and how does it bring out some of the strengths of your game?

RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) I like it so far. Some greens are tricky and pretty fast from the top of the edge, so that's why I need to pay attention.

Q. And then these last two years it's been non-LPGA members, members of the JLPGA, that have won this tournament. What is it about the young group of JLPGA players that tend to do so well at these events?

THE INTERPRETER: How many non-members?

RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.)

Q. How many JLPGA? Is it 35?

RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) Yes, (indiscernible) for sure, yes.