Ahead of her highly anticipated debut in the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong at Hong Kong Golf Club from 6 – 8 October, World No. 1 Lilia Vu shared insights into competing in Hong Kong for the first time, her stellar 2023 season so far, and bringing a world No. 1 approach to this week’s championship.
This will mark Lilia Vu’s inaugural appearance in Hong Kong, a place with a special connection to her as it happens to be her grandfather’s hometown. On her thoughts on Hong Kong and the course at the esteemed Hong Kong Golf Club, Vu said, “My first impression [of Hong Kong] is that it kind of feels like home. My grandpa is originally from Hong Kong. So right off the bat, this felt like home. I think it’s not that hard to adjust to Hong Kong besides the weather since I’m from California, and I’m just going to have a good time this week. I haven’t played any golf course quite like it. It’s a little hot here, so I’ll just have to stop being a wimp and adjust to it. But it’s been really fun to play.”
Ahead of her Aramco Team Series presented by PIF debut this week, Vu reflected on a momentous 2023 season which saw her capture two major championships, and said, “It’s just been kind of crazy for me. I think it all happened so fast, and I didn’t think my golf career would take off in this way. I think it’s been very up and down, and for it to be at the magnitude it is now has really just been crazy, and I’m very grateful for all of it and the journey.”
Vu is looking to once again bring that same mindset that got her to the top of the world rankings to this week’s tournament, and remarked, “I try not to think about [being world number-one] too much. I think if I do, then it kind of controls you. And that’s not how I became number one. I just played golf and let whatever happened, happen and trust that I can play my best. And then I happened to be world number one. And I don’t really change my mindset after becoming that. I’m just going to keep doing what I’ve been doing because, clearly, it’s been working.”
The 25-year-old added: “I kind of have a one-track mind, like wherever I am at that moment, I’m trying to win that tournament. I never try to think too far ahead, so, if I’m here, I’m focusing on this tournament.”
During the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong, Vu will have the responsibility of leading her team as captain, and is looking forward to a different challenge that brings. She said, “The team [aspect] takes the weight off you, so I’m really excited to have people around me this week competing in Hong Kong. This is my first time playing in this event, so I’m super excited. I will try and keep the group in a light mood. I usually play and have a lot of fun, that’s when I play my best. I’m going to try and keep the tournament really light, I just hope everybody has a good time.”
The Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong promises an unparalleled week of golfing brilliance and entertainment for fans of all ages. Tickets are available for purchase online via the official distributor Ticketflap. General admission tickets are FREE for Friday (6 October) and priced at HK$150 for Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, admission is free ALL WEEKEND for attendees under-18.
The Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong is proud to be an “M” Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia’s sports events capital. The “M” Mark is awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee and symbolises intense, spectacular and signature events in the territory sports calendar.
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