Kia Classic

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Carlsbad, California, USA

Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club

Jin Young Ko

Quick Quotes


Q. Nice 2-under to end your time at the Kia Classic. How do you feel about your performance this week leading into the ANA?

JIN YOUNG KO: Yeah, I had good warmup I think, so I'm looking for next week at the ANA.

I had great round last four days.

Q. What was it about this course that especially helped prepare you for next week?

JIN YOUNG KO: I think this course fairway was narrow so going to be hard to keep the fairway for next week course.

And then this week was very windy, so I can't wait to play next week.

Q. How much have you been practicing at Mission Hills?

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, I had practices four or five days before this week. I went to the -- I stayed a week at the Mission Hills and I, yeah, I saw that my name on the bridge and then I believe I was win this course.

So I was happy.

Q. So that gave you good vibes, I guess. Was the course in good shape? How did you find the golf course?

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, last year rough wasn't longer, so I don't know. I think they will a lot of water to rough so it's going to be long I think.

Q. Right. And just your thoughts on Inbee and how she's running away. What do you admire the most about her game?

JIN YOUNG KO: Well, she's legend I think, and she got a lot of wins in LPGA Tour. I hope a little bit following to her. (Laughter.)

Q. Follow in her footsteps?

JIN YOUNG KO: Yeah.

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