WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

June 26, 2026

Valentine Delon

Quick Quotes

Q. Congratulations. You must be proud of that.

VALENTINE DELON: Yeah, I'm really happy.

Q. The whole day, to never be behind, to always be in charge of the game, that's quite an achievement.

VALENTINE DELON: Yeah, it's nice. My coach texted me last night and told me to put a lot of intensity starting the first hole. It's what I tried to do and I did it, so I'm really happy.

Q. Do you think it's important to do that early in the game rather than come back, good start?

VALENTINE DELON: Yes, it was really nice. This afternoon I was 3-up, and then she took two holes, so I was 1-up. So I was still 1-up, and I told myself that I'm still up and it's really important with four holes to play.

When I took 15, 2-up with three to win, it was better.

Q. You've been playing really well all week. How does the golf you're playing compare to the rest? Is this the best golf of your --

VALENTINE DELON: It's really nice. I practice every day to be in this situation, so I'm really happy.

Q. That 16th hole.

VALENTINE DELON: 16 hole yesterday, I won my match. This morning and this afternoon, again two amazing shots. Yes, this 16 hole will be something I will remember.

Q. Was it a good tee shot yesterday as well? The two today were amazing.

VALENTINE DELON: Yes. 5-wood really low, and today 2-hybrid, the same place exactly.

Q. 2-hybrid, brilliant. And your family is here?

VALENTINE DELON: Yes, they surprised me this morning, so really nice.

Q. You didn't know?

VALENTINE DELON: No, I didn't know they would be here.

Q. That's your mom and dad?

VALENTINE DELON: Yes.

Q. What are their names?

VALENTINE DELON: Leticia and Antoine.

Q. Do they come and see a lot of your golf?

VALENTINE DELON: Not a lot, but they usually come at a good moment and in good tournaments.

Q. That would make it even better to see them today?

VALENTINE DELON: Yes, exactly.

Q. I heard you say you were here a couple of weeks ago?

VALENTINE DELON: Yes, two weeks ago, the French team selected six players, and we came together to play 36 holes. So it was nice.

Q. You played 36 holes out here?

VALENTINE DELON: Yes.

Q. That must be really useful?

VALENTINE DELON: Yes, really useful.

Q. So tomorrow?

VALENTINE DELON: Tomorrow, one more day, one more person to beat, and I will try my best to do it.

Q. What would it mean to you to win this?

VALENTINE DELON: It would mean a lot, but right now I'll just focus on being ready for tomorrow and playing my best.