MIZUHO AMERICAS OPEN

May 7, 2026

Yana Wilson

Mountain Ridge Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Yana, you won this event as a junior. What's it like playing as a professional?

YANA WILSON: Yeah, it really means a lot. Big full circle moment. Yeah, just being able to play alongside Michelle today was really special. Playing alongside LPGA competitors is a dream come true.

Q. Playing alongside Michelle Wie West who is one of your mentors, what did you learn from her?

YANA WILSON: Honestly, I don't really consider her a mentor. She's more like a friend to me. Our relationship is very light and she's really fun. She helps me with any questions that I have just being a rookie out here and being so new, she's kept it really light.

Q. We talked about it earlier how difficult the greens are. (Wind interference.) Focus going into tomorrow?

YANA WILSON: Yeah, no, the greens were (indiscernible.) I think I had a four-putts and some three-putts, so definitely going to work on that after my round. I think just controlling the speed and taking care of direction and stay patient out there will be key.