THE ANNIKA DRIVEN BY GAINBRIDGE AT PELICAN

November 13, 2026

Mao Saigo

Pelican Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. We are pleased by joined by Mao after her second round at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. 12 birdies through your two rounds. How does that feel and what's working so good out there?

MAO SAIGO: Compared to last year the greens are very softer, so it's kind of giving kind of easier to play.

Q. And then aside from the greens, is there anything that you feel about this course that is playing well to your game?

MAO SAIGO: Actually, I feel very uncomfortable off the tee, but likely the second shot into the green is getting me better opportunity to have birdies.

So just trying to get that chance.

Q. And then how to you hope to keep this momentum headed into the weekend?

MAO SAIGO: I'm thinking pin locations and course conditions going to be little tougher so I'm trying to be smart and play my game.

Q. Last one from me: I know you said you were a little bit hesitant on the tees, but you did hit 26 out of 28 fairways. What felt good with the driver?

MAO SAIGO: On stats, yes, but how I feel off the tee and how end up kind of different. But this number gives me definitely the confidence off the tee so I'm trying to keep that for the weekend.