THE ANNIKA DRIVEN BY GAINBRIDGE AT PELICAN

November 12, 2026

Minami Katsu

Pelican Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Minami Katsu, co-leading after the first round here at The ANNIKA. Can you talk about today's round - I mean, nine-under. A lot of birdies, no bogeys. What worked out for you?

KATSU: (through translation) I think my putting and my shots were all on point today, so I guess that's what led to my score.

Q. Hit every fairway today. How important is that out here? Obviously the fairways seem kind of wide out here.

KATSU: (through translation) On this course, it’s important to hit the fairway. I focused on doing what I needed to do and making sure to get the ball on the fairway first.

Q. And your caddie described today as very easy for you. How do you feel about that and what is your response to that?

KATSU: (through translation) It probably looked easy to the caddie, but I think it was a day where I really focused and gave it my all. I don't think it was that easy.

Q. And your grandfather is here too for these next two weeks. How special is it for him to be here? I heard he holds a sign up for a majority of the round.

KATSU: (through translation) (My Grandpa) always brings me a big banner like that, so he really gives me a boost.