THE MODERATOR: Okay, good morning everybody. 2023 KPMG Women's PGA champion, Ronni Yin joins us now. Welcome to Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco. Top five finishes in each of the two majors of the season for you. How are you feeling about your game coming into this one?
RUONING YIN: I think my game is pretty solid right now. I mean, I really work on my aiming and work on my putting in the last two weeks, so I'm excited.
Q. Some best memories about the last KPMG? Do you remember from that week?
RUONING YIN: Well, definitely last hole, the 72nd hole, and then the approach shot and the putt I made. It definitely -- I'll remember those two shots forever.
Q. How does it compare, Baltusrol to a golf course like this. It's very different golf course, no?
RUONING YIN: It's quite different. Weather is different as well. But I think this course similar thing is this course and Baltusrol, they all have big greens, which is good for me.
I think I just need to put the ball in the fairway and my approach shot is pretty solid. Just give myself chances to make birdies.
Q. I know you're a local resident. Tell us the highlights of this golf course, of Frisco, the area.
RUONING YIN: Yeah, I actually only play once before this week, but when I play, was like blowing 30 miles. I was hoping, please, don't blow like this when we play.
Yeah, but I moved to Dallas like last year this time, and I absolutely love the people here and just good vibes.
Q. With this kind of being a home game for you, how different is your week and schedule with also being at home while competing at major championship?
RUONING YIN: I don't know yet because this is my first time be able to stay at home, sleep in my own bed and it's also major week.
So I don't really know what's going to be like in to the tournament. But I'm sure stay at home will definitely make me more comfortable.
Q. What are your impressions of the golf course?
RUONING YIN: It's kind of long. We have some really long holes, and I mean, I'm not short, and I still will need to have my 4-irons into a par-4 for second shots.
But we have some short holes as well, but it's like kind of all mixed up. Yeah, I mean, I love this course.
Q. What do you think will be the biggest challenge this week?
RUONING YIN: I think it's the weather. I hope it's -- it's going to be really hot during the week and I hope it's not going to be that windy. That's my hope. (Crossing fingers.)
Q. I know you got to spend some time yesterday with your friend, Danielle Kang practicing, working on the course, and also the Champion's Dinner last night. What do you enjoy most about that experience, hanging out with past champions, and specifically last night at the dinner?
RUONING YIN: I absolutely love it. That's the traditional, and then I just love because everyone have so many stories, and then be able to share my story and then hear all the past champion's story, it's awesome.
Q. I know the menu from Amy Yang was pretty impressive. What was the favorite item from last night?
RUONING YIN: I think everything is pretty good. I think my favorite got to be the kimbap. It's like a sushi roll. It's Korean sushi roll. That definitely is my favorite.
Q. So why did you pick Dallas as a place to relocate to?
RUONING YIN: Dallas is more central, and then come compared to -- Dallas is definitely more central and have direct flight to everywhere. Basically it's easier to travel.
Q. And is there a particular club that you practice out of here?
RUONING YIN: I practice at TPC Craig Ranch and Gleneagles. Those are the two courses I mostly practice at.
Q. Are you aware that your new commissioner is also a Dallas resident?
RUONING YIN: Oh, yes, I met Craig yesterday. He's such a nice guy. I'm really excited for what's next.
Q. Could you describe how your comfort level in the majors, where it is now to where it was maybe two, three years ago?
RUONING YIN: Two, three years ago, absolutely nothing. Probably one. If ten is the max probably one or two.
But right now I would say probably eight or nine because I finished Top 5 last three majors as well. So I think I play really good in the majors and I'm super exciting to -- I'm able to feel the weight off the shoulder again.
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