Q. So you had two solid rounds but I saw you had an eagle on No. 9 today. What happened there?
NASA HATAOKA: No. 9 the tee was front so I was able to play aggressive. Hit a little left on the green, but the slope helped me a lot.
About 20-footer.
Seven meters, so 20.
Q. We can do the math.
NASA HATAOKA: Yeah. Was straight line. I think I was able to putt it.
Q. Yes, you did very good today. Two solid rounds. Near the top of leaderboard. How do you feel going into the weekend?
NASA HATAOKA: I feel like I still have small details, adjustments needed, especially on the green. I think that's the gap between the top right now. If I can adjust that on the weekend, I feel like I can play pretty comfortable.
Q. And what was it like this morning playing in the rain and the cold? Had you already started?
NASA HATAOKA: Yeah.
Q. So what's that like to have to stop and then start again?
NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, if I had 15-minute later tee time I didn't have to play in the rain, but that's part of golf.
I feel like I was able to concentrate the whole day.
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