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Rose Zhang won her pro debut at the Mizuho Americas Open, earning LPGA status, 500 CME Group points, and $412,500 in official earnings. Her victory also boosted her to 62nd in the Rolex Rankings, a rise of 420 spots, and made her eligible for the U.S. Solheim Cup team.
Rose Zhang wins the Mizuho Americas Open in her professional debut, securing immediate LPGA Tour membership. The 20-year-old golfer beat Jennifer Kupcho in a playoff to capture her first LPGA Tour title and first professional victory. Zhang's win makes her the quickest golfer to win an LPGA Tour title, beating Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, and Lydia Ko. Despite her success, Zhang remains focused on doing her best and being an influence to younger generations.
Rose Zhang made history by becoming the first woman to win their LPGA Tour debut in 72 years at the Mizuho Americas Open. Tiger Woods congratulated her on Twitter, referencing her recent NCAA Championship win. Zhang won the tournament in a playoff against Jennifer Kupcho, despite not logging a single birdie in her final round. Fans drew comparisons between Zhang and Woods, as she surpassed his college victory record at Stanford.
Rose Zhang, the two-time NCAA champion, shot a 6-under 66 in her professional debut at the Mizuho Americas Open, taking a 2-shot lead into the final round. The former Stanford star had six birdies in a bogey-free round on a raw, overcast day at Liberty National. Cheyenne Knight, Atthaya Thitikul, and Aditi Ashok are tied for second place. Zhang, who was the No. 1 women's amateur for 141 weeks, won the Augusta National Women's Amateur this year and her second straight NCAA title last month.
Rose Zhang, the two-time NCAA champion, takes a 2-shot lead into the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open in her professional debut after shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday. Cheyenne Knight, Atthaya Thitikul, and Aditi Ashok are tied for second place. Zhang, who won 12 of 20 events in her two years in college, had six birdies in a bogey-free round. She won the Augusta National Women's Amateur this year and her second straight NCAA title last month.