Q. Rio Takeda is with us now at the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Rio, really nice start for you today. What are your thoughts on your opening round?
RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) Started off with a bogey but I was able to bounce back quickly. I think that really kept my rhythm going for the whole day.
Q. What do you think was the best part of your game today?
RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) Felt like the beginning I had several challenging par putts where I was able to make, so I think that really kept my momentum going.
Q. So each player is dealing with the conditions in a different way. The heat, the wind, all of this. What is your way? Drink a lot of water? What do you do to preserve yourself?
RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) Just very simple. Like you said, try to drink water as much as I can and just trying to focus on my game up until the last hole.
Q. The last thing: How comfortable are you in contention in a major? Does it happen often?
RIO TAKEDA: (Through translation.) I usually don't play good on the first day so pretty happy with that. I'll try to keep the same rhythm for tomorrow and going on.
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