U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

August 12, 2026

Taishi Moto

Merion Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. You just beat the No. 1 seed in the U.S. Amateur. How are you feeling?

TAISHI MOTO: Feels great. I feel great, yeah. I made match play. Especially I did a playoff today too. It's incredible, yeah.

Q. You lost in the NCAAs on the 18th hole to Josh Kim. A tough loss. What did you learn from that that you can take into today?

TAISHI MOTO: You're talking about match play?

Q. Yeah.

TAISHI MOTO: Just the usual. It's match play, stroke play, not a difference. Just do the usual. This is my mind.

Q. What does it mean to be representing Japan?

TAISHI MOTO: Representing my country, it's pretty -- yeah, it feels great.

Q. How do you keep it up?

TAISHI MOTO: Just the usual.