RIVIERA MAYA OPEN

April 30, 2026

Cocona Sakurai

El Camaleón Golf Course

Quick Quotes

Q. We are joined by Cocona after her first round at the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. 4-under. Please talk about your round today?

COCONA SAKURAI: (Through translation.) So I made a triple bogey at No. 3 hole and I was pretty (indiscernible) at the time, but I change my mind and refresh it, so in total I made nine birdies.

That was great. I feel like unbelievable.

Q. How do you bounce back after a triple bogey? What do you have to do mentally to make sure you continue to play well?

COCONA SAKURAI: (Through translation.) So I usually don't make a triple bogey, so that was unusual. It was kind of funny for me, so I just switch my mind, yeah.

Q. Pretty easy one. How have you enjoyed your time in Mexico so far?

COCONA SAKURAI: (Through translation.) The weather, it's pretty hot, but it's very beautiful. Course is also beautiful, and I really enjoy it. And the people are so warm and happy.

Q. Last one: It's your rookie season. How do you feel you have done so far in your rookie season?

COCONA SAKURAI: (Through translation.) So I'm not doing what I supposed to but this is my rookie year so everything new, and then I'm trying to accustom to everything, yeah.