BMW LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP

October 18, 2025

Nasa Hataoka

Pine Valley Golf Links

Quick Quotes

Q. Third round of the bank statements, can you just talk us through today's round?

NASA HATAOKA: It was so strong on the greens, but I really started -- my tee shot was perfect and then unfortunately I made a bogey on 15, but it was also tough hole. So I'm very happy with my score today.

Q. Was the wind really strong during the three birdies that you had?

NASA HATAOKA: Yes, it was strong. But yeah, I made 20-feet putt, so yeah, I should stay aggressive on the greens.

Q. And how did you approach your tee shots you? Said you landed a lot in the fairway. How did you approach them with the wind?

NASA HATAOKA: My swing tempo is the most important key right now. So swing tempo, I focus on today.

Q. Your pre-shot routine, your very calm when you do your hops. Can you talk about that?

NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, sometimes when it's windy conditions, my upper body gets really tight and it's tough to swing. That's why I try to relax.

Q. Do you do that every time?

NASA HATAOKA: Not every time but the first hole, I get a little bit nervous or when I feel I get nervous, I hop three times.

Q. So tomorrow, you'll probably be in the last group. Just can you describe playing in the last group, what do you think it will be like tomorrow?

NASA HATAOKA: I don't remember, I play final group on final round. It's been a long time. So I'm so excited to play with Sei Young tomorrow. So I will do my best.

Q. And how, too, will you approach tomorrow, especially with probably the wind being very strong again?

NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, still keep focus on my game and yeah, I think we have to pick a good target every single shot, and yeah, that's it.

Q. Lastly, too, with your putting, do you feel like it's been your stroke that has been good this week or your speed? Obviously you need both to make the putts but what do you think has stood out for you?

NASA HATAOKA: I still focus on my speed, especially this windy situation. So yeah, I'm trying to keep doing same thing tomorrow.

Q. And is that something you've worked on heading into this week, especially? Your caddie said yesterday your putting has really been what's been the difference this week.

NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, it's been -- my putting has been good since AIG. Yeah, I'm focused on my speed every day, every single day. So yeah, just keep doing that.

Q. Are there any drills or anything like that that you do every day?

NASA HATAOKA: Under ten feet, I put the tee and then try to hit a straight stroke.