From all indications, Rose Zhang has adjusted well to college life. Women used to not be allowed to even practice there.. He'll return for her title defense in the latter, which begins Monday at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. Most important, he loves what he does and he is driven by that love. Shes arguably the best American junior golfer to come along in a decade and many wonder how time at Stanford starting later this fall could possibly help her advance. Zhang made the final round and finished 17th. She won the U.S. Womens Amateur title in 2020, the U.S. Girls Junior Amateur title in July and has held the No. I loved the campus, the practice facility, the academic opportunities there and my coach and my teammates.. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! I got to test my game against them, Zhang said, so that was certainly a special experience.. In 2022, Callaway Golf announced its first name, image, and likeness deal with Zhang, making her the companys first student athlete. Statistics. When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing," she said. Her golf schedule forces her to miss plenty of school time. MORE: Rose Zhang completes rare double with dominant victory at U.S. Girls' Junior Am Much was expected from Zhang upon her arrival in Palo Alto. He covered Essex and the South East of England and he knew his beat, knew the officials and the players in his region and chronicled their stories, their progress, exposing them to a wide audience. Could she recall the last time shed made a triple? Teen Golfer Rose Zhang Interview - Yahoo She made just two bogeys over 54 holes en route to shooting a school-record-tying 16-under 197 at the Stanford Golf Club. She does some amazing things, said George Pinnell, who has been Zhangs coach going on seven years. This is the first tournament of the2023 Golfweek Junior Tournament Series. MORE: Rose Zhang completes rare double with dominant victory at U.S. Golfer Rose Zhang Shows Championship Mettle At US Girls - PressBox Tempo is biggest thing for her. As Georges student for the past 6 years, to say that he has helped my golf game is an understatement. When pressed for an example, Pinnell tells a story from the AJGA Ping Invitational last October, when Zhang fell four strokes back after a 75. She won the 2020 U.S. Zhang also won the PING Invitational this year to become the first juniors-level two-time PING Invitational champion. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. That kind of self-awareness is only possible for someone who constantly works within themselves to achieve peak performance. I learned a lot more about the real world, she said. we learned a lot from him. Its a passion.. While her coach said any number of things can sidetrack a burgeoning career be it injuries, other hobbies or a burnout he doesnt expect it to happen to Zhang. Her father is her part-time caddie. Rose Zhang of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates with teammates after winning the individual national title during the 2023 Division I Women's Golf Championship held at the Grayhawk Golf Club. Bront Wittpenn/The Chronicle Zhang has spent the past 104. He knows how to encourage golfers to face the challenges and he knows everything about the growth of a good junior golfer in the process. Someday she hopes to play on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. [8][9] She has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the top-ranked amateur three times, at the end of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 seasons.[10][11][12]. BLOG: 2020 Rolex Junior Player of the Year Rose Zhang She also credits her father for developing her into a tough competitor. She acted so naturally, in fact, she ended up winning the one-day event, setting in motion the start of a promising career that soon crossed paths with Pinnell, who began coaching her about five years ago. Then I readjust what I need to do.. What makes Rose Zhang the No. Aside from 11th in last years ANA, she made the cut in Evian Championship this year. If Stanford is to repeat as NCAA champion, it may have to do so without one of its best players. She put her club in her bag and said, 'OK, Dad, lets go to dinner and get ready for tomorrow,' Pinnell recalled. She had an old head on young shoulders, Pinnell said. [5][6], Zhang won the U.S. Women's Amateur in August 2020 after defeating Gabriela Ruffels in the final on the 38th hole. To have that vibe around the program is a blast Its a special time for Stanford golf.. George graciously took her in and then trained her with his life-lessons, his advanced technology equipment, skillful instructions, and star-student- role-model setting. What characteristics about Zhang make her stand out from her competition? Teen Golfer Rose Zhang Interview | Teen Vogue Zhang is No. 1-ranked women's amateur in the world. Zhangs desireto focus on the process and not the results;her ability to zone in on her fundamentals, to be in total sync withher game; the caliber and quality of people with whom shesurrounds herself, all boils down to one person Zhangs father, Henry. Utah high school boys basketball: UHSAA rankings, state tournament Shell be three back of the leader and the next thing you know, she finds a way to get something done.. He is always there to check in with how I am feeling before and after the rounds. She was different.. 2021 Won her first three college tournaments as a Stanford freshman, breaking Tiger Woods record. 2017 Junior PGA Championship, Junior Americas Cup, 2018 ANA Junior Inspiration, Swinging Skirts AJGA Invitational, The PING Invitational, 2019 Toyota Junior World Cup, Swinging Skirts AJGA Invitational, Rolex Tournament of Champions. Last 104 weeks. George Pinnell has worked with Zhang for six years and said the laser-focused teen rarely has time away from her golf and studies. She's a golf prodigy and the world's No. 1 amateur. Her season at 1 amateur? Well, I think for me, I have a lot of maturing to do, Zhang said in April after finishing third at the Augusta National Womens Amateur. I learned more about how complicated the world can be., Zhang also learned about external voices those that can be detrimental, if you listen to the wrong ones. As the warmup begins on the range, it remains quiet. Having spent her youth dabbling in other sports like . Yes, the messages were from Zhangs number, the 12-year-old golfer Pinnell was coaching. We use TrackMan a lot., This impeccable self-awareness ofthe basics helps Zhang both technically and mentally on the course. Hes worked with 50 AJGA All-Americans over the years, including a young Kevin Na and Anthony Kim. George has given me a tremendous amount of help with all parts of the game including the swing, short game and putting as well as the mental part of my game. She also got to play at the inaugural Augusta National Womens Amateur in Georgia last spring. No mens or womens player in school history has won her first three starts, and just six womens golfers in program history have won three times in their entire careers. But when I'm ready, I think I will know it when I'm ready.. 6 in Golfweeks girls junior rankings and No. I was just like, Oh well, Ill just act natural, Zhang said. They will join Neighbours icons Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Ryan Moloney, and Jackie Woodburne, who were already confirmed as back on board for the reboot. Zhangs desire to focus on the process and not the results; her ability to zone in on her fundamentals, to be in total sync with her game; the caliber and quality of people with whom she surrounds herself, all boils down to one person Zhangs father, Henry. The writers gathered round laughed too. Rose Zhang defeated Gabriela Ruffles in 38 holes to claim the title. Rose Zhang kicked off her sophomore season with a Pebble Beach course record and later a dominating victory at the Carmel Cup. Within a little over half year, he was able to get Angie's confidence back and she started shooting within 70s which was previously very rare for her. After Augusta National, what's next for World No. 1 Rose Zhang I am definitely extremely grateful and blessed to have him as a coach, mentor, and friend. 2022 won her fifth college tournament at the Carmel Cup setting a Pebble Beach Golf Links Womens record with a 63. And when she shot 3 over on the first two holes Thursday, Pinnell thought, This is going to be really hard., But on the other hand, I know Rose, Pinnell said. USGA A week before the U.S. Women's Amateur, Rose Zhang wasn't even sure she would be able to tee it up in the event. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Womens Amateur win. Zhang began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings for more than 53 weeks. And after some lessons, she entered a nine-hole tournament to test her game. She finished as the runner-up and arrived on a red-eye flight to South Carolina on Tuesday, two days before the major began. George graciously took her in and then trained her with his life-lessons, his advanced technology equipment, skillful instructions, and star-student- role-model setting. Rose Zhang: "I'm Truly Blessed to be Able to Play Against the Best" You are a fighter with a kind and big heart to create miracles in your players. Zhang started playing when she was 9 after she picked up one of her dads golf clubs and took a swing. The tournament is open to any players age 13-19 who meet the eligibility requirements and are not yet affiliated with a college golf team. It feels like Rose Zhang wins a lot more than she loses. So what This is where I think some of the best teaching happens. Rose Zhang - World Amateur Golf Ranking Player Profile She does some amazing things, said George Pinnell, who has been Zhangs coach going on seven years. Steady on, I hear you say, youre the man whos always saying predict future superstars at your peril. 1 amateur? Ive always told Rose, if you can take care of the golf ball, everything else will take care of itself. My first lesson with George was 3 years ago. Golfweekrecently caught up with Heather Daly-Donofrio, a former LPGA player and tour executive who leads the program. Its quite difficult, she said, because a lot of courses have closed down their short-game areas and their putting greens, and there are a lot of people who want to play golf so there are a lot of busy tee times.