LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY HOAKALEI

October 1, 2025

Akie Iwai

Hoakalei Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, joining me here today after the first round of the LOTTE Championship is Akie Iwai. Nine birdies today. What went well?

AKIE IWAI: Yeah, everything felt good, so my driver was all consistent. Yeah, and then play good. And then, yeah, putting was good.

Q. What was it like to play in a group with Chisato again?

AKIE IWAI: Yes, very -- it was fun. Yes, I'm looking forward tomorrow, too, playing with Chisy. Yeah, of play with Saki Baba.

Q. Do you and Chisato talk during a round or do your own thing?

AKIE IWAI: Sometimes we talking. But I forgot -- (through translation.) I don't remember what we talk about, but sometimes we do talk.

Q. Looking ahead to the rest of the week, what are you planning on doing with your golf game? Are approach shots important? Putting? What's going to be important?

AKIE IWAI: Yeah, I just have smiling, just have confidence. Yeah, that's it.