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Lottie Woad won her professional debut at the Women's Scottish Open, earning $300,000 and a two-year exemption on the LPGA Tour, after a strong performance that included key birdies and a final score of 21 under par.
Lottie Woad maintains a two-shot lead in her professional debut at the Women’s Scottish Open after a strong 5-under 67, with her game control and key birdies keeping her in front as she aims for her first LPGA win, matching Rose Zhang's record for a debut victory.
Billionaire Bill Ackman made his professional tennis debut at the Hall of Fame Open, losing in straight sets and facing heavy criticism from former pros and fans for participating in a sanctioned event with a wild card, with critics questioning the integrity and competitiveness of the match.
Billionaire financier Bill Ackman made his professional tennis debut at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island, but lost in straight sets while partnering with retired pro Jack Sock, highlighting that success in finance doesn't necessarily translate to the tennis court.
Spanish amateur golfer Josele Ballester, ranked No. 6 globally, joins Fireballs GC on a multi-year contract and will make his professional debut at LIV Golf Virginia, marking a significant step in his career under team captain Sergio Garcia.
Caitlin Clark, expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft, is known for her exceptional passing and long-range shooting. While her skills are expected to translate well to the professional level, she will need to work on her dribbling, mid-range game, and defense. Despite potential challenges, there is confidence in her ability to thrive in the WNBA, and she is anticipated to be a popular and marketable player in the league.
20-year-old golf sensation Nick Dunlap, who made history by winning the American Express PGA Tour event as an amateur, has announced his decision to turn professional and join the PGA Tour. His win gives him a tour card through 2026 and immediate exemption into major events. This move comes amidst a rising trend of young golf stars making their mark in the sport, including Ludvig Åberg, Nicolai Højgaard, Tom Kim, Min Woo Lee, and Akshay Bhatia.
After becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1991 at the American Express, 20-year-old Nick Dunlap has decided to turn pro and accept membership on the tour, making him the youngest player on tour. His victory grants him full-time PGA Tour membership through 2026, spots in lucrative signature-series events, and exemptions into major championships. Despite forfeiting the winner's purse and FedEx Cup points as an amateur, Dunlap is set to make his professional debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and has received overwhelming support from his family, teammates, and the University of Alabama.
Paul Skenes, the no. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, is set to make his professional debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Florida Complex League. Known for his power fastball and wipeout slider, Skenes has the potential to become a top pitching prospect. If he performs well, he could move up to the Pirate Low-A affiliates or even Double-A Altoona by the end of the season.
Rose Zhang finished T8 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, her first major as a professional golfer, after going 70-74-68-67 and finishing 5-under par. She battled hard and was within one shot of the lead on numerous occasions but two costly bogeys down the stretch kept her from winning. Zhang previously won her pro debut at the Mizuho Americas Open three weeks ago and would have become the first man or woman to ever win their first two tournaments as a professional.
Rose Zhang won the Mizuho Americas Open on her LPGA Tour debut just nine days after turning professional. The 20-year-old American beat Jennifer Kupcho on the second hole of a play-off to become the first woman to win on her first LPGA appearance since Beverly Hanson in 1951. Zhang spent a record 141 weeks at the top of the women's amateur rankings and also won the Augusta National Women's Amateur in April and her second straight NCAA individual title in May.
Rose Zhang made history by winning the Mizuho Americas Open on the LPGA in her professional debut, becoming the first woman to win her LPGA debut since 1951. Zhang, who had a decorated junior career and won consecutive NCAA Individual Championships, beat Jennifer Kupcho in a two-hole playoff with a par on No. 18 at Liberty National. Zhang's start to her career is being compared to that of Tiger Woods, who was similarly successful as an amateur and collegian at Stanford before finding almost immediate success as a pro on the PGA Tour.
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 won the Mizuho Americas Open on Sunday in her first professional start on the LPGA Tour, beating Jennifer Kupcho in a playoff. Zhang, who was the first woman to win back-to-back NCAA titles while at Stanford, is the first person to win on the Tour while making her pro debut since 1951. The win also gives Zhang automatic Tour membership.
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.