Q. Here after the finished round of the HSBC Women's World Championship. How can you put into words the week you've had here?
SHANNON TAN: I think this week overall was a dream come true to actually get to tee it up this week and yeah, I mean, playing-wise, the way I played wasn't really the best. Got off to a really slow start. But got myself, played a lot better the back nine today.
So I didn't give up and I kept giving myself chances and a couple lipouts today, but that's golf overall. And we are humans and make mistakes. Overall it was a very good experience.
Q. And how would you just put into words, too, after once being a volunteer here and now getting the chance to play in this event?
SHANNON TAN: Dream come true, really. Like I mean, when I was a volunteer, like when I was a kid walking it, I always wanted to be playing inside the ropes and to finally be able to do it eight years after I volunteered was a dream come true for sure.
Q. The week is over the what's next for you after this week?
SHANNON TAN: So I've got two events in Australia, not this week but the week after, and then South Africa about a month later.
Yeah, I'll probably be back home in like April.
Q. And having played in your first LPGA event, what kind of experience and takeaways do you take for the rest of the season?
SHANNON TAN: I mean, there's quite a lot to learn from, playing with all the other LPGA players. I've played The Open and the Olympics, so I've seen how they play and stuff. I think looking back at those past few events where it's like LPGA co-sanction and stuff, I feel like there's some parts of my game have improved.
But there are also some things in my game lagging, like my wedge game. I think that's one of of the biggest things I can improve on. But I would say short game I've improved a lot since then. So that's something to look at.
Q. At certain points of this tournament, you showed that you could be competitive in this field. What does that mean to you, and how are you going to carry it over into your season?
SHANNON TAN: Yeah, I think some things I can improve on, just looking at what I'm sort of lagging in compared to the other players. I'm not sure what I finished to be honest but I was in the top 20 yesterday.
So that sort of shows that my standard is somewhat there but there's still of course things to improve on.
Q. This is the best finish for a Singaporean in event. What does that mean to you?
SHANNON TAN: It means a lot for Singapore golf. I would say in the last few years the standard of Singapore golf has gotten better. Hiroshi is going to tee it up in the Masters next month. And I guess, also, as a whole, you get to see a lot more junior golfers out there picking up the game. This week it was just me versus the golf course.
Q. Were there any standout moments for you this week, anything that was particularly memorable or special?
SHANNON TAN: Yeah, something special would be how a lot of my friends and even like just Singaporeans that I don't know them personally, but think still came out to watch all four days, 18 holes and that it was nice to see. And also all the volunteers out there, whenever I walk past them they are like saying good luck and stuff. It's just nice to know that everyone here is really supportive. That's really good.
Q. You were on HSBC invite this week. Has this tournament exceeded your expectations? How has the week been?
SHANNON TAN: Yeah, from the photo call on Tuesday, to be in a photo call; and for like kids -- I think outside of the golf course, all the stuff -- it's the first time I'm doing all those things. It's very good to have done those.
Q. Is this one of your new favourite tournaments you've ever played?
SHANNON TAN: It's always been my favourite and always will be my favourite. I grew up watching this event and volunteering in it, and just all of those things, it means a lot and always my favourite event.
Q. Did you have any moments with any LPGA players this week that stuck out to you? I know you mentioned the photo call and things like that, but did you have a range moment or even something in the locker room, something like that?
SHANNON TAN: Not anything that I can really think of. But I guess I've also seen them a couple times in the past. But I mean, me and Hannah, we've became a lot closer, and it's really nice to have played in the same event as her and see her again.
Q. Has anyone asked you for any local recommendations, like food or things to do?
SHANNON TAN: A lot of people have asked me what to do and stuff. I would recommend like chicken rice and where to go and what to do.
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