Q. Emilio, you're a sponsor exemption this week. What does it mean to you to have an opportunity to play in your hometown event?

EMILIO GONZALEZ: Yeah, quite honestly, it's hard to describe what it feels like to play at home in a Tour event. I was fortunate enough to play last year as well and it's just a really, really unique experience.

Q. Congratulations on earning a PGA TOUR card. How does it feel to be the only Mexican golfer on the PGA TOUR in 2026?

EMILIO GONZALEZ: You know, really excited just in general. Not only to play in Mexico on Tour for a couple of events, I've been dreaming about this since I was a little kid, so just excited to get it going.

Q. You're coming off a great Korn Ferry Tour season, you finished fifth in the points list, your play's obviously in a solid place right now. Do you feel like your play on Korn Ferry Tour has prepared you for this week and just life on Tour?

EMILIO GONZALEZ: Yeah, I definitely think so. I think the Korn Ferry Tour does a pretty good job of preparing you for what you face on the PGA TOUR and your day to day. Obviously golf courses change and they're probably a little more challenging in some different parts of the game. Yeah, just excited. I definitely am grateful for the Korn Ferry Tour and everything I've learned.

Q. What are your goals and expectations for this week?

EMILIO GONZALEZ: For this week honestly is I'm trying to put it in priority like just enjoying it a lot. I don't get to do this very often, playing a Tour event at home, so just putting that pretty high up top. From there, being pretty present, not trying to put too much pressure on the result and then just trying to focus on my game that way.