CPKC Women's Open

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Earl Grey Golf Club

Laure Coughlin

TV


Q. This is what makes call golf so much fun. Congratulations on your first victory. You're a self-described late bloomer.

LAUREN COUGHLIN: Yeah.

Q. Describe a bit of that journey from walk-on at Virginia to now being a tour winner at age 31.

LAUREN COUGHLIN: Yeah, I don't even really know how to describe it. You know, I think I've had people believe in me for a really long time, and I wouldn't be here without their push and love. My husband, my family, John Llewellyn, Kim Llewellyn, Brian Bailey, my assistant coach in college who is probably the reason I went to Virginia in the first place.

Yeah, it's kind of indescribable to be honest. Never really thought it would happen, but it did. (Smiling.)

Q. Yesterday was a dream day. You and Haeran throwing birdies and eagles out there. Everything was going right; today was a struggle. Only three birdies for you. How big was that shot at 17 and the ensuing putt?

MAO SAIGO: Yeah, it was kind of a tweener of a club. I could really only hit 6 and I needed to take some off it or else it might have gone over, especially considering how jacked up I was at the time.

But I hit it pretty perfect and the putt, I thought it was almost going to stay out to the left there and just dove right at the last second. It was huge. Felt like I hung in there all day today. Didn't really make anything; just played super patient and stuck with it and they eventually went in.

Q. I was going to say, you've been known for your grit and perseverance and determination. How much did you lean on those things when it was looking a little dire at points halfway through the round?

LAUREN COUGHLIN: Yeah, I think just my story in general just shows that I'm always trying, always will to try to do things. I am willing to stay in it. I don't give up. I think I showed that perfectly today.

Q. 101st first tournament and you are a tour winner. Congratulations.

LAUREN COUGHLIN: Thank you.

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