Lorena Ochoa
Lorena Ochoa
Lorena Ochoa Reyes;born 15 November 1981) is a Mexican professional golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010, and was the top-ranked female golfer in the world for over three years, from April 2007 to her retirement in May 2010. As the first Mexican golfer of either gender to be ranked number one in the world, she is considered the best Mexican golfer and the best Latin American female golfer of all time...
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth15 November 1981
affected last positive relaxed
I was nervous, but I don't want to say that affected me. I was more relaxed than last year. I am still positive and going to play aggressive.
bad good tough
It was tough out there today. If this is my bad round, then I am in good shape.
fun
Everything was easy, and everything was so clear. It was fun to be out there.
best gave putt
My best putt of the day. It gave me confidence, made me happy.
bad decided final good green lay lie played pleased rounds thinking
I was thinking about going for the green in two, but I had a bad lie so I decided to lay up. I am pleased with the way I played the final two rounds after I didn't have a good first round.
change happy
I was happy to see that. That made me feel comfortable. But I didn't change my plans.
driver lost tournament
I think I lost the tournament with my driver on the back nine.
chance focused goals good happy last start sure tournament week win
Well, I'm very happy with the way I played. It was one of my goals just to have a good first day to make sure that I have a chance to win a tournament on the weekend. I got off to a good start last week and was really focused today. I feel great.
last learned three tournament year
I think last year in this tournament I learned more than I did in three years on tour.
difference good leaders round staying until
I'm staying positive. Up until now, the difference isn't that great. With a good round tomorrow, I can give the leaders a scare.
ball farther hitting last yards
I'm hitting the ball probably 10 yards farther than last year.
game great realize telling
I was telling my caddie, sometimes you don't think she realizes she is 16. I don't think we realize she's only 16. She has a great game and it's great all she has done at 16 years old.
close finished strong though
I didn't get mad. We just kind of let it go and I finished strong. Even though I didn't make any birdies, I finished strong and I was really close to the hole.
good
It's OK. I'm going to show what I have with my game, and I think this is a good way to start.