LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY HOAKALEI

October 2, 2025

Youmin Hwang

Q. All right, joining me today after the second round of the LOTTE Championship is Youmin Hwang. Youmin, you tied the LOTTE Championship record with your 10-under today. Can you just talk about that, please?

YOUMIN HWANG: (Through translation.) First of all, I broke my life best score, so at the same time I broke the course record, so I feel very good.

Q. This is your third start at the LOTTE Championship. What does it mean to you to be invited to this championship?

YOUMIN HWANG: (Through translation.) Well, for this year I'm trying for the LPGA qualifying for the first time, so I feel nervous; at the same, very excited.

Q. So you play on the KLPGA right now. How is it different or similar to playing in an LPGA event? You play for KLPGA right now. How is it different or similar to playing on an LPGA event?

YOUMIN HWANG: (Through translation.) Well, I feel very different about the course, first, especially the grass type. It's very different to Korea and play in Korea LPGA. So I feel like I could play more freely and whatever I want to play, I just feel like I can do it.

Q. With LOTTE sponsoring this and being a Korean brand, this tournament takes place during the Korean broadcast window. Do you have a lot of people in Korea cheering you on? What does it mean to you to be representing your country in LOTTE?

YOUMIN HWANG: (Through translation.) Feel very different. I am just very happy to play here.

Q. Last question: What do you plan on keeping the same going into the weekend and what did you learn from playing so well today?

YOUMIN HWANG: (Through translation.) Tee to green especially my iron shot was perfect. I felt just right for every club I play for the second shot as well. My putting I thought was perfect.