FORTINET FOUNDERS CUP

March 19, 2026

Dongeun Lee

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club

Quick Quotes

DONGEUN LEE:

Q. Joining me after the first round of Fortinet Founders Cup is Dongeun Lee. Really good round today; 65. How are you feeling?

DONGEUN LEE: I'm glad to finish the round, in this respect round as a good score. I did it really calmly and steadily. That's my point for today.

Q. You made an eagle on 18. Can you just take us through that hole?

DONGEUN LEE: The line was quite long but I had the line in it so I just first wanted to approach it first but it went in, so good.

Q. You're an LPGA rookie this year.

DONGEUN LEE: Yeah.

Q. How does this give you confidence heading into the season?

DONGEUN LEE: I had a good training during the winter training, so I'm really looking forward to have a confident play on myself.

Q. And then you're two shots Hyo Joo Kim who has been on tour for a while. Do you know Hyo Joo?

DONGEUN LEE: Yes, I know.

Q. Has she ever given you pointers or was she someone that you looked up to?

DONGEUN LEE: Since Hyo Joo Kim went to LPGA Tour first, I am looking at her play videos and looking forward to the relationship.