LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY HOAKALEI

October 4, 2025

Youmin Hwang

Q. Standing here watching her idol, Hyo Joo Kim, knock that putt in for birdie. A winner here a few years ago; now you are the winner of the LOTTE. Congratulations. That was a remarkable back nine. What did you say to yourself to reel off five birdies in the last six holes?

YOUMIN HWANG: (Through translation.) I'm a little nervous now.

Q. That's okay. That's understandable.

YOUMIN HWANG: I actually didn't believe in myself, but, yeah, my caddie, he supported my very well during the course. He said we can make it and he said some kind of support from him. Thanks to his support I think I can be here the winner of today's championship.

Q. You told me a couple days ago your dream was to make it to the LPGA Tour. With this win you will become an LPGA Tour member, whether you decide at the end of the year or for next year. What does this moment mean to you to be an LPGA winner and soon be an LPGA Tour member?

YOUMIN HWANG: (Through translation.) I'm glad things went very well, just as I planned for this year as challenge. Thanks to LOTTE's support I can be here and win a championship this year. I like to thank LOTTE for making me here as a winner this year.

Q. Congratulation. Lotte is your sponsor, and you are the 2025 Lotte champion. What finish.

YOUMIN HWANG: Thank you so much. Thank you.