World No. 5 Nasa Hataoka said Wednesday she is trying to rid her mind of pressure as she prepares to chase her first major title at this week's Women's PGA Championship.
The 21-year-old will make her fourth straight appearance at the event, which takes place this year at Aronimink Golf Club, near Philadelphia, on Oct. 8-11. She will be joined in Pennsylvania by three of her countrywomen — Hinako Shibuno, Yui Kawamoto and Harukyo Nomura.
"I know I'm nearing a major victory, but I don't want to think about it too much when I play," Hataoka said in an online press conference.