NICOLE JERAY: I just said trust it, and it worked out.
Q. Could you say it from where you were?
NICOLE JERAY: I did. I didn't really know how close it went, but I hit it just how I wanted, and then it just ran right by the hole, and when I got up there and didn't have to think about my putt, that was even better.
Q. You're in a great spot on the leaderboard. What's working well so far this week?
NICOLE JERAY: Oh, gosh. I'm just so happy to be here. I'm having fun. I work a lot, and I'm not really -- my game is not really that prepared for this event. I coach high school, and it's like crazy that I'm playing so good.
But I really think it's just for me, teaching and coaching all the time and telling the kids, trust your shot, commit to your shot, go through your routine, it's a game of misses, it doesn't need to be perfect. Like just me saying that over and over again like every single day has like really helped me because that's how I'm playing. I'm not really hitting it perfect, I'm just getting the ball around, and that's basically it really. And just having a ball. I'm so happy to be here. Thank you to the USGA for having this event for us.
Q. Have you heard from any of the kids on your team this week?
NICOLE JERAY: Not yet. I think they know I'm focused because I'm always like, focus, one shot at a time.
Q. What's the afternoon like? Will you hit the range or rest?
NICOLE JERAY: I'm planning to go shopping at the Nike store. That's always a hit on the schedule when you're here. Then I'll just rest. Rest. That's it.
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