THE MODERATOR: Okay, very pleased to be joined by our defending champion here it the Maybank Championship wronging Yin. Ronni, when you think back to this event last year, what are some of the highlights you think fondly of?
RUONING YIN: I think last year my performance was pretty consistent. I shoot -- I think my putting, I would say the putting-wise is the strongest part of my game last year at this tournament.
Q. And coming into this event as defending champion, what are some of the goals or expectations and maybe what's the strongest part of your game right now heading into this week?
RUONING YIN: I would say right now probably is my ball striking. I'm still working on my putting, try to hold more putts.
And this week I think the course is in great condition. Probably one of the best conditions we play all year. I think if it I can shoot 5-under every day, probably Sunday will be a good score.
Q. Just what is it about this course that maybe brings out some of the best in your game?
RUONING YIN: I would say this course you have a lot of chance around like 100 yards to -- 100 to 150, which I think that's my strength.
So I think just try to leave as many birdie chances as I can leave.
Q. There are a growing number of young Asian players on Tour. What do you think makes this generation very strong and fearless?
RUONING YIN: This generation meaning mine?
Q. Yes.
RUONING YIN: That's a good question. I actually never thought about this. I think we just -- I think there is a lot of like older player, older generation leading the way. That make our road easier I would say.
And plus I think we, me, and (indiscernible) we just try to have fun here and not think about anything else. I think that's probably the biggest difference.
Q. You won this event last year. Does this change the way that you view this particular stop on the calendar? Thank you.
RUONING YIN: Well, I think this tournament is -- I always play good here. I played good in 2023 and I won last year, and Asia have such good food and good vibe. Yeah, I would say this is one of my favorite stops all year.
Q. How do you see like the chance to win this year? I think this also is pressure because you are reigning champion. How do you see that?
RUONING YIN: I would love to defend my title, but there is a lot of great players this week. I think the LPGA players getting stronger and stronger. Only one multiple winner this year. So I would say there is a chance for me to defend my title, but there is a lot of great players as well.
I think I just plan to play my best out there.
Q. Few more tournaments left in the 2025 season. What's maybe a couple goals you have as the season comes to a close?
RUONING YIN: I think my game is getting better every day, every week. So I would say there is still four tournaments for me. I mean, if I can get a win that would be great. But I think at the end of the day the most important thing is if I can learn something every day. If I can get maybe even 1% better every day. I think that's more important for me than winning.
THE MODERATOR: Thank, Ronni.
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