U.S. GIRLS' JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

July 16, 2026

Kacey Ly

Old Chatham Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Congratulations on another win today. You kind of caught fire there on the back nine. Can you walk me through your match?

KACEY LY: Lily's a really good player. We were just like matching each other's shots throughout the day, but I think I was able to hit it close and make a few critical putts.

Q. You are one of three active college players that we have in the field. Do you feel like that experience has helped you out this week?

KACEY LY: I mean, yeah. Just like being surrounded by really good players throughout the year, just knowing like I do have the game to play in this level of competition just like really gives me confidence to be able to play my game.

Q. You were at the Women's Am over in Scotland last month. Do you feel like that experience going up against that field helped you coming into this week?

KACEY LY: Yeah, I played against Farah, and then I took it to the 19th hole, which is really pretty awesome. I think just like focusing -- I have my assistant coach on the bag this week, but just like having that experience of knowing -- just playing in different course environments, yeah.

Q. Speaking of your coach and caddie, can you talk about your relationship, how you picked her to be your caddie this week?

KACEY LY: Yeah, I mean, they're like you're exempt, so you should play. I'm like okay, if you can caddie for me.

Yeah, she's been on the bag this week. During college rounds she caddies a couple holes. Yeah, she's a really good green reader.

Q. Talk about your mindset. Are you able to kind of stay in the present moment, and does having a relationship like that help you with those kind of stressful and pressure filled moments in match play?

KACEY LY: Yeah, we were laughing a lot today. Just being able to relax and just know my game can -- like just play my game, and yeah.

Q. How do you prepare for another hot day tomorrow?

KACEY LY: Drink a lot of water.