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An Interview With Shanshan Feng


Shanshan Feng, 67-73-70-68=278 (-10)
Hole 3, 352-yard par 4: birdie – 11-iron from 105 yards to eight feet
Hole 4, 448-yard par 5: eagle – 6-iron to six feet
Hole 6, 502-yard par 5: birdie – chip from fringe to tap in
Hole 9, 373-yard par 4: bogey – two putt from eight feet
Hole 11, 373-yard par 4: bogey – two putt from 15 feet
Hole 16, 463-yard par 5: birdie – 5-iron to 12 feet
Hole 18, 354-yard par 4: birdie – 11-iron from 107 yards to three feet

ASHLEY CUSHMAN: Shanshan, thanks for coming in and joining us again today. Great competition for you, career best second place finish on the LPGA Tour. How do you feel about that?

SHANSHAN FENG: Actually, I was pretty nervous at the last hole because I had a chance to win, but I had to make a birdie. And I hit a very great shot, just three feet by the hole, and I made it. So I was really happy, but I know that was what I could do already. I tried my best.

ASHLEY CUSHMAN: Did you put a lot of pressure on yourself on that 18th hole knowing you needed to put the pressure on Angela who was in the group behind you to maybe force a playoff?

SHANSHAN FENG: Well, because I had couple times chances to win earlier this year, so I'm thinking about the win, so I was trying. Yeah, I was close. I know.

Q. Four eagles this tournament. I think you said you had one coming in.
SHANSHAN FENG: I know.

Q. Talk a little bit about the eagles, and another one today. 4 and 16th hole seem to be the ones that work well for you, and you almost eagled 16 again today.
SHANSHAN FENG: Yeah, because like I said, I always have big drives at par 5s. I don't know why. (Laughs). And then it just makes it easier to get on the green.

And I always putt well on the par 5s. That's why. (Laughs).

Q. You talked about the drives. Were you driving longer today than you normally do or is that kind of part of your game?
SHANSHAN FENG: I think it's just part of my game, I think. It's my driving range is like 260, just a little bit past 260. And I think I'm top 20 on the LPGA, so it's just normal.

Q. I know this is your rookie year, but when you get this close to a win like this, does it just make you that much hungrier to get over the hump and get one?
SHANSHAN FENG: Oh, actually when I was on the course, I felt a little hungry at the last couple holes, but I didn't pay attention because I was focusing, and like I really want to win, but I know I'm still young, so I will have more chances.
 
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