TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC

November 7, 2026

Aki Iwai

Taihelyo Club Minori Course

Quick Quotes

Q. Aki, congratulations. A wonderful round of 66. The highlight had to be that 3-wood into 17. Tell us about that shot.

AKI IWAI: Yes, thank you. No. 17 from second shot, that was 222 to the pin. Then wind like into from left. That's why.

3-wood distance is adjust. That's why I swing like good swing, smooth swing. Then, yeah, I really want make it, but I couldn't make it.

Q. Still a wonderful round of 66. You have a lot of fans out here. Got a great opportunity tomorrow. Why don't you turn round and give them a wave because they love you.

AKI IWAI: Thank you. So many spectators here and I'm so glad because play in a lot of spectators and then they always show me so much love all the time. And then I got confidence. That's why I'm glad.

Q. You're loving the atmosphere. The crowd are loving you. Good luck tomorrow.

AKI IWAI: Thank you. Very optimistic.