Q. Minsol, that was your first time playing in the final group of an LPGA Tour event. Evaluate what that experience was like. I'm sure it was an interesting one?
MINSOL KIM: So as you said I was in the final group and we had a huge crowd. I got a lot of positive energy from the crowd.
Q. Had you ever played in front of a crowd that big before?
MINSOL KIM: No.
Q. Did it make you nervous? You seem comfortable now that you've had two rounds under your belt.
MINSOL KIM: I think I just found the whole situation really amusing. So we had a really large crowd and there are a lot of cameras, so I just found that situation really amazing.
Q. Now you're in contention heading into the weekend at your first LPGA Tour event. I'm sure you've been in contention in other tournaments before but does this one feel any different, playing for that first win?
MINSOL KIM: I think it's kind of surreal for me at this point that I am in contention in this championship.
Q. And how proud are you of your effort the first couple of days?
MINSOL KIM: So I guess I am proud of myself but more than that, I'm just really trying to enjoy the moment, and I think I've done that.
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