LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY HOAKALEI

October 2, 2025

Tagiralani Luafalealo

Hoakalei Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, joining me today after the second round of the LOTTE Championship is Lani. We were able to confirm that you are the first person to start on the LPGA Tour that is playing for Samoa. Can you just talk about what that means to you?

TAGIRALANI LUAFALEALO: It's -- sorry, it's a lot to take in. That's crazy. It means a lot. This is literally all I've played for, like all of the hard work, the dedication, the passion, it's all because I'm doing it for my culture.

So to know that means a lot to me.

Q. Obviously it's been a fun week out here. Can you talk about your experience playing in an LPGA event?

TAGIRALANI LUAFALEALO: It was fun. I didn't play too well today, but I think it was a really fun experience. I wouldn't do anything different. My caddie was very helpful.

I have a lot of like family and friends that was out there that I really appreciate coming out. But other than that, it was really fun.