TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC

November 7, 2025

Paula Reto

Taihelyo Club Minori Course

Quick Quotes

Q. I'm here with Paula Reto of South Africa here. 6-under par for the first two rounds. You've been absolutely blistering it your front nine each of the last two days. What's been going through your head?

PAULA RETO: You know what? I just want to give myself some chances. First few holes I said to myself, just get on the green, you know, sort of slow start, and like things are just falling into place actually, and then sort of need to get the back nine going here.

But hopefully tomorrow give myself more of those thoughts?

Q. Absolutely. You do have the benefit of having gone 5-under yesterday in your first nine holes; 4-under today. If you're to combine both of those, you've shot 9-under, so you have that in the bag. Knowing that you can make birdies on both sides, does that give you any comfort?

PAULA RETO: Oh, yes, definitely a lot of confidence. Every time my back nine the wind started to pick up a little bit, so maybe I'm playing a little safe. I think tomorrow I'm going to take advantage of those and just give myself a shot, so hopefully I can combine another couple.

Q. That's great. What would you be able to tell everyone about today's second round? Aka it's Friday, school day, workday. We've got some pretty impressive crowds today. How has that been -- has that been able to be any sort of extra spark for you?

PAULA RETO: Oh, yeah, definitely. The crowd is so nice and so good. Even if you make a par they're clapping for you. Doesn't matter who you are, they're so supportive. It's just nice to know that getting clap even with a par, so, no, they're awesome and they're so genuine.

It's just really nice to be here and all the kids to come out and just to support us, we feel so special.