LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY HOAKALEI

October 2, 2026

Nasa Hataoka

Hoakalei Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Okay, we are with Nasa after her second round of the 2026 LOTTE Championship. Nasa, you just had one bogey through 36 holes here so far. How do you feel like you took advantage of the course through these 36 holes?

NASA HATAOKA: This year the course condition is pretty softer than other years, so I keep hitting directly to the pin so that's why I make -- I was able to make so many birdie chances today. So I'm happy with that.

Q. Yeah, and then obviously after two really strong rounds, how do you hope to keep this momentum heading into the weekend?

NASA HATAOKA: I think still greens pretty soft this weekend, so just keep doing same thing as today's round. So my iron shot is pretty good. Direction and distance control as well, so I just want keep doing that.

Q. A lot of talk before playing obviously was really strong winds and a lot of rain. Is the course playing any differently than maybe you initially expected out here?

NASA HATAOKA: The fairways are pretty soft, softer than last year as well, so tee shot club a little bit different. So, yeah, just keep doing -- stay aggressive.

Q. And then my last question is: Obviously you played this tournament numerous times. Anything about this course or the tournament in general that you keep coming back for?

NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, always happy to play in Hawai'i, especially LOTTE tournament. It's because so many Japanese spectator come out every year, so I'm very happy of that.