FORTINET FOUNDERS CUP

March 22, 2026

Hyo Joo Kim

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club

Golf Channel

Q. Joining us after the final round the for the Founders Cup is Erika Hara. This is your first event of your rookie season. Can you talk about what went well this week?

HYO JOO KIM: (Through translation.) So I enjoyed every single day, but yet this course was pretty tough.

Q. A long year ahead of us on the LPGA season. Are there any goals you have set for yourself this year?

HYO JOO KIM: (Through translation.) So I'll try my best and stay in the higher ranking, and eventually winning could be within my reach.

Q. You had a lot of success on Epson Tour last year. What has that taught you about your game and about competing here?

HYO JOO KIM: (Through translation.) So first of all the grass is different, and also climate is a lot different, too. So every time, whether it's dry, yet, human mid-I have to struggle.

Also there is a lot of kicks so I have to use it during the game. So, yeah, that was the thing I learned.

Q. There has been a lot of support, a lot of fans out here this week, especially playing with Jeeno, our world No. 1. What has it been like to play with stars like that and so many fans watching?

HYO JOO KIM: (Through translation.) So I kept pretty well. I was kind of nervous but in a good way. Also Jeeno was kind of cute. I enjoyed it.