MIZUHO AMERICAS OPEN

May 10, 2026

Aphrodite Deng

Mountain Ridge Country Club

TV Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Aphrodite. Aphrodite, congratulations on successfully defending your title, just like Jeeno. Tell me about your experience today. You went into the final round with a three-point lead. How was it feeling out there for you?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, it felt pretty good. Out there in the middle it ended up getting pretty close, but I just stayed in there and made a couple putts in the end.

Q. You looked so comfortable. Were you comfortable? Were you stressed? What was the mental mindset?

APHRODITE DENG: Yeah, I was pretty comfortable. I really like playing in front of the crowds and having everyone there support me, so, yeah.

Q. Was it like playing alongside the pros?

APHRODITE DENG: Oh, yeah it was really cool. I look up to Jeeno a lot and my mom always tells me how good her swing is, so it was really cool to watch.