Rose Zhang is a 20-year-old American professional golfer who has already accomplished a great deal in her young career. She is a two-time NCAA champion, a two-time winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur, and the youngest player to ever win the Annika Award. In June 2023, she made history by becoming the first player to win in her pro debut on the LPGA Tour since 1951.
Zhang was born in Arcadia, California, in 2003. She started playing golf at the age of 6, and quickly showed a natural talent for the game. She won her first tournament at the age of 9, and by the time she was in high school, she was ranked as one of the top golfers in the country.
Zhang attended Pacific Academy in Newport Beach, California, where she was a four-time All-American. She also won the CIF State Championship as a junior and senior. In 2021, she committed to play college golf at Stanford University.
As a freshman at Stanford, Zhang won the individual NCAA Championship by three shots. She also helped Stanford win the team championship, becoming the first player to win both titles in the same year since 2013.
In 2022, Zhang turned professional and immediately made an impact on the LPGA Tour. She finished in the top 10 in her first four events, and then won her first tournament at the Mizuho Americas Open. She became the first player to win in her pro debut on the LPGA Tour since 1951.
Zhang is still just 20 years old, and she has a bright future ahead of her. She is a talented golfer with a strong mental game, and she is already one of the most popular players on the LPGA Tour. With her work ethic and dedication, there is no doubt that she will continue to achieve great things in the years to come.
Here are some of Rose Zhang’s accomplishments:
- Two-time NCAA champion (2022, 2023)
- Two-time winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur (2020, 2021)
- Youngest player to ever win the Annika Award (2021)
- First player to win in her pro debut on the LPGA Tour since 1951 (2023)
Rose Zhang is a rising star in the world of golf, and she is sure to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
