My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life and in my character, said Zhang. Zhang began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. 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. With the technology and his ability to analyze my swing effectively, my game has really improved greatly in each stage of junior and amateur golf. Many expect the No. Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire, Scoring average: 69.68 (NCAA single season record), Wins: 4 (2021 Molly Intercollegiate, 2021 Windy City Collegiate, 2021 Stanford Intercollegiate, 2022 NCAA Championships), Low round: -8 (2022 Juli Inkster Invitational 3rd Round, 64), Low tournament: -16 (2021 Stanford Intercollegiate), 1st at the Molly Intercollegiate (73-72-68=213, -3), 1st at the Windy City Collegiate (72-70-70=212, -4), 1st at the Stanford Intercollegiate (65-65-67=197, -16), Tied for 4th at the Lamkin Invitational (69-73-75=217, +1), 2nd at the Gunrock Invitational (66-68-68-202, -14), 2nd at the Juli Inkster Invitational (72-69-64-205, -11), Tied for 10th at the Ping/ASU Invitational (70-69-64=213, -3), 2nd at the Pac-12 Championships (69-70-66=205, -8), 2nd at the NCAA Stanford Regional (69-70-66=205, -8), 1st at the NCAA Championships (68-70-69-75=282, -6), Lost her quarterfinal match vs. No. We see so many coaches with elite talent who dont totally know what to do with that talent, said Walker, and they get overwhelmed with it themselves., Rose Zhang hugs Ingrid Lindblad on the 18th green during the final round of the Augusta National Womens Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2019/07/09/rose-zhang-golf-amateur-us-womens-open-lpga/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, No. Rose Zhang overcame a shaky front nine to shoot a 3-over 75 on Monday, capping her stellar freshman season by becoming Stanford's second straight individual NCAA champion. I was just like, Oh well, Ill just act natural, Zhang said. She's already 263rd on the Rolex Womens World Golf Rankings. At the2019 Pan American Games, she was on the winning U.S.mixed-gender teamand placed eighth in theindividual competition. In nine college rounds, the Irvine, Calif., native has shot par or better eight times, is a collective 23 under par and has an impressive stroke average of 69.11. Her father is her part-time caddie. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. He will be back in a guest role capacity, as will April Rose Pengilly (plays Chloe Brennan), and Melissa Bell (plays Lucy Robinson). I have been working with George since I was 14. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). 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Its a far cry from where Zhangs competitive golf career began, as a 10-year-old on the Southern California PGA Junior Development Tour. 1-ranked women's amateur in the world. From all indications, Rose Zhang has adjusted well to college life. Rose Zhang kicked off her sophomore season with a Pebble Beach course record and later a dominating victory at the Carmel Cup. I think shes going to blow any hard worker Ive ever had on my team away, said Cardinal coach Anne Walker. Rose Zhang makes it three in a row at Stanford Intercollegiate He asked Ko if he could introduce Zhang to her and snap a few photos of the pair. She showed up to the course in jeans and a T-shirt and looked around at the other players wearing more traditional attire. When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing, she said. Zhang chalked it up to bad course management. She also sets difficult challenges for herself, which include making 100 4-foot putts in a row, so when I play in tournaments Ive already been in a competitive game mode, Zhang explained. He is always there to check in with how I am feeling before and after the rounds. Pinnell was uncertain how Zhang would handle the Country Club of Charleston course on short rest. the U.S. Girls Junior Amateur title in July, Heck won five straight tournaments to cap her freshman year in the spring. 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. He is very experienced and is truly an amazing person. 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. In May 2022, Zhang won the individual NCAA Championship by 3 shots. If she heard me say that, shed be furious at me.. As we know, amateur success doesnt guarantee riches in professional golf. Georges knowledge and experience gives him the ability to be direct and speak to what changes should be made to improve my performance. 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But her achievements havenot come without routine discipline and a dedicated work ethic, and Zhang has honed in on what her keys are to success. Seeing her hang around on LPGA starts only further cemented the idea. Its just more hassle to go around and see which courses I can play at.. That was a big deal, she says, laughing. Aside from 11th in last years ANA, she made the cut in Evian Championship this year. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) "A lot of us want a little more than just golf," said Stanford sophomore Angelina Ye, who finished 15th and walked most of the back nine with Zhang. As Georges student for the past 6 years, to say that he has helped my golf game is an understatement. Her patience is just unreal. She has a lot of great opportunities and when she has those opportunities she has the mental fortitude to stay patient, stay calm, stay focussed. 6 in Golfweek's girls junior rankings and No. Sep 28, 2021. Pinnell, 75, credits Zhangs father Henry for her strong mental approach, saying that she thrives on the challenges he presents. This is where I think some of the best teaching happens. His list of players include a PGA Tour Champion, a LPGA Tour Champion, an USGA Champion, 2-NCAA All-Americans, and 31 Polo Junior All-Americans. This is the first tournament of the2023 Golfweek Junior Tournament Series. I just think that college is the place where Ill be able to play even better, shoot better scores and mature as a person and character., Rose Zhang during the final round of the Augusta National Womens Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. The greatest golf coach you've (probably) never heard of Win or lose, when Zhang walks away from Team USA and returns to the usual isolating amateur summer, spending hours alone in the confines of her mind, a new Rose Zhang will emerge. The Cardinal, who also are missing senior Brooke Seay because of a concussion, are ranked No. Statistics. The same goes for junior golf, too. 19. Which is what makes Roses reaction to a tough loss all the more impressive. Thats when Pinnell realized there was more to Zhang than the athletic teenager he first met whose swing still needed some tweaking. Unlike sports such as soccer and basketball, golf has a steep start-up cost before you even arrive at the range with equipment. She also credits her father for developing her into a tough competitor. Now 16, shes soared up the amateur rankings, featured on the LPGA and verbally committed to Stanford in the class of 2021. She put her club in her bag and said, OK, Dad, lets go to dinner and get ready for tomorrow, Pinnell recalled. Teen Golfer Rose Zhang Interview - Yahoo Stanford golfer Rose Zhang lands Adidas' first NIL deal She did not hit one shot on the range. I think her mentality is, I can beat you. Now, she would never say that, and she would kill me for saying that, but yeah. Zhang arrived at Stanford with a string of amateur accomplishments to her name to match what Woods achieved in the unpaid game. Divisor. If it wasnt for Henry, Rose wouldnt be the player she is today.. She put her club in her bag and said, 'OK, Dad, lets go to dinner and get ready for tomorrow,' Pinnell recalled. He is very experienced and is truly an amazing person. That would be Irvine resident Rose Zhang, a senior at Pacific Academy, a high-academics kindergarten-through-12th-grade private school in Irvine. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Top 10 Finishes. Rose Zhang, who is the top-ranked junior golfer in the world and a Its like having another me there to share the experiences.. That was very frustrating since she started golf late and had only been playing for two and half years. On a school day, practice begins for Zhang at 2:30 p.m. and ends at 7:30, consisting of 200-300 golf balls on the range and an hour each for chipping and putting. I was always very into my golf game and didnt really have time to talk to other people. The Irvine, Calif., resident has committed to enroll at Stanford University in the fall of 2021. (Photo courtesy of Stanford). ; Players who represented the country they moved to in . The best womens amateur golfer in the world signed with Stanford. I learned more about how complicated the world can be., Zhang also learned about external voices thosethatcan be detrimental, if you listen to the wrong ones. Shes obviously spent many hours of work. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings for more than 53 weeks. My daughter Alice ziyi Zhao is lucky and proud to have George Pinnell as her golf coach, she likes his teaching very much. [1], Zhang attended Pacific Academy and enrolled at Stanford University in 2021.[3][4]. Stanford Cardinal golfer Rose Zhang lands Adidas' first NIL deal Golf Home Scores Schedule Rankings Stats Standings How To Watch PGA TOUR rose135z 21.0K followers View profile rose135z 92. That time was tough mentally and physically, said Zhang, who could not practice for several weeks. He has helped her get to a place where she can focus on what she needs to do. 6 in Golfweeks girls junior rankings and No. In 2019, Zhang was one of the youngest competitors in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Tiger Woods played two years at Stanford. Stanford star's incredible start begs question: Has a historic college Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Womens Amateur win. Most important, he loves what he does and he is driven by that love. Junior Rachel Heck, the 2021 NCAA individual champion . The 16-year-old phenom is a junior at Pacific Academy in Irvine, where she holds a 4.6 GPA, which is all the more amazing since she missed 50 days of school last year for tournaments. 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. she improved much under his good teaching and is on the way to succeed as a junior golfer step by step. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings for more than 53 weeks. I only wish we could see him more often. Your hard work ethics are a good path for me to follow. Rose Zhang - Wikipedia We are so lucky to be working with a truly talented coach. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/04/03/whats-next-world-no-1-rose-zhang-augusta-loss-maturing/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Shes too busy self-correcting. Copyright 1996 - Coach George has been a critical factor for my daughter, Angie Zhang, in her golf pursuit. Zhang has a snapshot of herself with Irvines best-known golfer: Tiger Woods. 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. His list of players include a PGA Tour Champion, a LPGA Tour Champion, an USGA Champion, 2-NCAA All-Americans, and 31 Polo Junior All-Americans. And my ability to play under pressure is pretty good. Before nodding off the night before tournaments, Zhang likes to mentally prepare herself by listening to audio recordings of the Bible. It was really a special day for women in golf. As a team, Stanford shot an even-par 284 on Monday, the best round of the day by two shots over San Jose State, who sits two strokes back of the Cardinal with 18 holes left to play on Tuesday. 16 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). She played with Bronte Law, Atthaya Thitikul and Angel Yin. I spent time last year with Dave when he, myself and Martin Vousden visited the late Bill Robertsons widow Caroline. Its a rapid rise Pinnell wishes he could credit to his own coaching. I just think that college is the place where I'll be able to play even better, shoot better scores and mature as a person and character. Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine debrief after some dominant performances at Blessings and Colonial before paying tribute to the late Richard Sykes. I duck-hooked a drive, Zhang began as she went blow-by-blow through the triple-bogey eight that derailed her run at the Augusta National Womens Amateur title. She jumped in with LPGA Hall of Fame champ Patty Sheehan. With the technology and his ability to analyze my swing effectively, my game has really improved greatly in each stage of junior and amateur golf. 1-ranked team in the Womens Golf Coaches Association polls, having won all three team titles so far this fall. Much was expected from Zhang upon her arrival in Palo Alto. Watching her overall, the main word I take away is shes a joy to be around and a very patient player.. 1-ranked amateur in September after finishing T-11 at the ANA Inspiration. And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. Zhang shot a 3-over-75 to cap the national title at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is really good at reading players minds, so be prepared to communicate. Nov 02, 2021. When I first came to him when I was 11, his way of teaching really intrigued me with all the technology he had including Trackman, his side/front swing cameras, and his large TVs. Take Rose Zhang, for example. What makes Rose Zhang the No. Rose Zhang during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. Rose Zhang - Women's Golf - Stanford University Athletics She won the NCAA Regional for an eighth victory, then finished T-2 at the NCAA Championship. He'll return for her title defense in the latter, which begins Monday at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. She said: Woods won two of his first three tournaments in the 1994/95 American college season. My first lesson with George was 3 years ago. I am truly grateful for everything George has taught me in both golf and life. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open at 16 years of age. Zhang has a verbal commitment to golf for Stanford University after high school. Rose Zhang: "I'm Truly Blessed to be Able to Play Against the Best" George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. In school, Zhang has the benefit of a deep roster to provide motive her to work each day. She won the 2020 U.S. Women's Amateur and the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship. She practices every day after school. In 2019, Zhang advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Girls' Junior and helped the USA win a mixed team gold medal in the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Not many reading this will know of the Dave Hamilton. She does some amazing things, said George Pinnell, who has been Zhangs coach going on seven years. Rose Zhang was 138 yards from finishing her week in style. He cares about, and checks scores, for every single tournament his players compete in, no matter how big or small the tournament is. Now Im going to Seattle University on a golf scholarship, I can certainly say that Ive grow a tremendous amount as an athlete in the golf game and as a wholesome individual because of his genuine care and teachings. But she doesnt like to hear that. 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. And not only does he teach my daughter golf skills, he also coaches her on mental guidance and how to be a better person. Personal life [ edit] Zhang was born in Arcadia, California and resides in Irvine, California. The multi-year deal was announced on the morning of Zhang entering the U.S. Women's Open.[13]. I dont really want to take any bad memories away from here.. Utah high school boys basketball: UHSAA rankings, state tournament Watching her overall, the big word that I take away is the sheer joy of watching a very patient player. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Women's Amateur win. Shes never said that to me.. Hes worked with 50 AJGA All-Americans over the years, including a young Kevin Na and Anthony Kim. Thanks to George, I am always able to find my confidence again and focus on my game. Over the past year Zhang, who won the 2020 U.S. Womens Amateur, has learned how quickly life can change after suffering a wrist injury that plagued her throughout the second half of 2020 and left her sidelined for six weeks over the winter.
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