Q. Second round 68. Let's go to 18. Can you talk us through that hole, and specifically, what choices did you have for your third shot?
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: It was 115 further down the green, front of the green is water hazard. I was kind of aiming -- I was aiming left of the pin to play safe but the wind hit ball harder and end up being in the water.
Q. You were in a very similar situation, two rounds in Tokyo, right in the mix. Did you learn anything in 2021 that you can apply throughout the weekend?
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: I don't know what I can take from Tokyo but all do I is do my best to compete for the win.
When I was in the round, I didn't even think about what was good, what's working. I I'm really working hard to score lower but I think I had a good balance, many birdies in this one, so I do my best tomorrow.
Q. What is the game plan for tomorrow around this course?
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: You know, weather, wind direction, it will change because the temperature goes down it looks like in the forecast. So I will think about that strategy tomorrow morning.
Q. What's the feel of this like, this Olympic experience for you, second time, how are you finding it?
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: Olympics, it's enjoyable, joyful, but at the same time, it's tough competition. I see some difficult challenges, of course and I want to overcome those difficulties and I want to enjoy the final day by winning this.
Q. What is your confidence level on this golf course?
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: When it's going harder, it's way difficult, blowing harder; the wind, it's way more difficult. So I have to handle the better tomorrow and in the final round.
Q. First time playing it?
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: Yeah.
Q. Is there something you feel comfortable about? Holes? Greens? Putting?
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: I have no thoughts when I'm playing. I just do my best moment by moment.
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