JM EAGLE LA CHAMPIONSHIP

April 17, 2026

Aphrodite Deng

Quick Quotes

Q. Joining me is Aphrodite Deng. Aphrodite, you seem to perform really well at LPGA Tour events, at this one and CPKC. Do you feel like you have a comfortability at these events more so than a junior event because you feel like you don't have anything to prove?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, I think when I just come out here I just try to play the best I can. I know everyone here is good so I don't have as much expectations as I do for junior events and I just make as many birdies as I can.

Q. You had a crazy few weeks. You played Augusta National; you're played an LPGA event. Are you just having a lot of fun with it or how are you feeling with it?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, I think my game has been improving. I've been learning a lot on the course. It's been a lot of fun.

Q. You've been out here a bit more over the past few months. Do you feel like you're making any friends or getting any good advice from the LPGA players?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, the girl I played with Natasha, she's really nice. She gave me a few tips. I asked her about like the Epson Tour and getting to the LPGA.