The discipline and focus are off-the-charts high. Stanford, Zhang victorious at Windy City Collegiate. [8][9]She has won three times theMark H. McCormack Medalas the top-ranked amateur at the end of the 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons.[10][11]. And when Rose makes a mistake when shes playing, you dont get too nervous, because she has a way of rectifying and really coming back strong.. 6 in Golfweeks girls junior rankings and No. She did not hit one shot on the range. Rose Zhang has also been No. Through her slowed-down swings, Zhang realized that she was taking the club back too inside which was causing her to miss shots. I spent time last year with Dave when he, myself and Martin Vousden visited the late Bill Robertsons widow Caroline. A. In 2019, Zhang was one of the youngest competitors in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Rose Zhang - Women's Golf - Stanford University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Stanford Athletics Main Navigation Menu Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Fencing Football Golf Gymnastics Sailing Soccer Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Water Polo Women's Sports He is very experienced and is truly an amazing person. The last couple days weve seen really nice crowds coming out to watch them play. 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. 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. Golfweekrecently caught up with Heather Daly-Donofrio, a former LPGA player and tour executive who leads the program. I am definitely extremely grateful and blessed to have him as a coach, mentor, and friend. Its just more hassle to go around and see which courses I can play at.. Players field: 43 of top 50 in OWGR, no Tiger, CL: Few devils in details of Tour's event restructure, Rahm falters with 76 in wind: 'It's f**king hard', Pod: Blessings, Colonial, & remembering Sykes, Day after Pebble record, Zhang wins fall opener, Zhang low am; likely headed back to Stanford. Shell be three back of the leader and the next thing you know, she finds a way to get something done.. Zhang is the only high school student, by the way, among the top 20 female amateur golfers in the world. 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. She cites her putting game as one of her strengths. Someday she hopes to play on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. [5][6], Zhang won theU.S. Womens Amateurin August 2020 after defeatingGabriela Ruffelsin the final on the 38th hole. His ability to recognize anything from small details to major mistakes has greatly improved the consistency of my swing. George has been a critical part of my development as a player both physically and mentally as he has provided me great advice not only in golf but in life as well. Zhang shot a 3-over-75 to cap the national title at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Girls' Junior becoming the first player to win the U.S. Womens Ambefore theJunior. Ive always told Rose, if you can take care of the golf ball, everything else will take care of itself. George and I have become good friends during our time spent together during the last few years. Steve also is in the Southern California Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and was the first journalist to receive the Contribution to Education award from the Orange County Department of Education. But what does it actually take to reach this levelof achievement? 6 in Golfweek's girls junior rankings and No. Shes more golf genius than I realised, but that doesnt surprise me., Her patience is unreal. And I think she has that in the back of her mind, but again, would never say it. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. Seeing her hang around on LPGA starts only further cemented the idea. And not only does he teach my daughter golf skills, he also coaches her on mental guidance and how to be a better person. Amanda Jessie Carlson first saw artistic swimming at age 8 when neighbors invited her to an annual water show by the Meraquas of Irvine. He not only teaches Alice the skill of golf technology , but also he teaches her mental guidance and how to become a good player. And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. The LPGA can be a lonely life, said Ye. PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. - No. If I had a coach like you, I would give everything I have to fight for victories. This will be Zhang's second U.S. Women's Open start. 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 only wish we could see him more often. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open at 16 years of age. This mainly affected players from the former Soviet Union, such as Viktor Onopko, and the former Yugoslavia, such as Davor uker. Zhang processes things differently, he said. My daughter Alice ziyi Zhao is lucky and proud to have George Pinnell as her golf coach, she likes his teaching very much. 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. Hes always been the one to push me further and that really helps me get into the grit mindset,which takes over into my golf game, said Rose. The first question asked of her was to describe the adventure on the par-5 13th. His way of teaching golf is very professional, and he is very experienced and nice with good personality. Zhang, 17, has won everything that can be won in womens amateur golf. Her natural tempo is beautifully smooth and unteachable. She won the NCAA Regional for an eighth victory, then finished T-2 at the NCAA Championship. #JustSaying: I do believe that the best sports psychologist in the world is a square clubface at impact. Rory McIlroy, Photograph courtesy of the Ladies European Tour, Shes everything I thought she would be. Former colleague Beth Ann Nichols quotes Stanford womens golf coach Anne Walker as saying: Walker expanded on that notion to the Stanford website. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Last 104 weeks. Rose Zhang, who is the top-ranked junior golfer, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Rose Zhang, who is the top-ranked junior golfer in the world and a student at Irvines Pacific Academy, signs with Stanford, Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday, March 4, Orange County girls water polo Top 10: Orange Lutheran finishes No. The Cardinal roster includes the reigning NCAA individual champion and player of the year, Rachel Heck, and first-team All-American Angelina Ye. But when I'm ready, I think I will know it when I'm ready.. Working with you has been an amazing opportunity. 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 has a snapshot of herself with Irvines best-known golfer: Tiger Woods. She competed in the2019 U.S. Womens Openat 16 years of age. Thats been the fun part. 1-ranked amateur in September after finishing T-11 at the ANA Inspiration. Within 10 minutes, I had it, Zhang told her coach after the tournament. It was tough to sit down and take a break to rest my wrist and arm. On her 19th birthday she was presented with the Annika Award for best female college golfer of the year. Less than a week after the death of Renton Laidlaw, news comes that fellow golf writer Dave Hamilton has gone to that great press tent in the sky. Much was expected from Zhang upon her arrival in Palo Alto. She started playing golf after her father Henry got golf clubs from a friend. Point average. Her game is clearly ready for that next step. 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. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. Nov 02, 2021. Since then, Zhangs diligence toward golf has paid off in wins. BY EMILIA MIGLIACCIO AUGUST 1, 2021 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. That time was tough mentally and physically, said Zhang, who could not practice for several weeks. Zhang and Stanford have one more tournament on the fall schedule, the Pac-12 Preview in Hawaii the first week of November. The worlds number woman amateur has wasted no time in living up to that billing in her debut season in the tough grind that is American college golf. But thats not the answer, he said with a laugh. Coach George has been a critical factor for my daughter, Angie Zhang, in her golf pursuit. Zhang has also signed with Amundi, Beats, Uswing and Paradox. 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. She never gets away from that, said Pinnell. For us, Coach George Pinnell has been the best coach ever to help my daughter Alesia Barry succeed as a junior golfer. She losther lead after a second-round75 on the challenging Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, Oklahoma. During the extended range session, Zhang is intensely focused on the second key to her success her fundamentals. Rose just kind of takes it in stride, Pinnell said. The writers gathered round laughed too. Amateur Championships in August, battling a left wrist injury that had her considering withdrawing from the tournament at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. Annika Sorenstam played two years at Arizona, as did Lorena Ochoa. While Zhang had fun meeting the 22-year-old star, she didnt seem overwhelmed by the experience like other amateurs who Pinnell has introduced to pros in the past. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Heck won five straight tournaments to cap her freshman year in the spring. How much of that history Rose Zhang is aware of is unknown, but the 18-year-old Stanford freshman is likely to learn more of it in the coming week as she embarks on one of the more anticipated college debuts in recent memoryand starts to follow the legend of Ochoa. Most important, he loves what he does and he is driven by that love. 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 put her club in her bag and said, OK, Dad, lets go to dinner and get ready for tomorrow, Pinnell recalled. Pinnell, 75, credits Zhangs father Henry for her strong mental approach, saying that she thrives on the challenges he presents. And not only does he teach my daughter golf skills, he also coaches her on mental guidance and how to be a better person. 1-ranked team in the Womens Golf Coaches Association polls, having won all three team titles so far this fall. she improved much under his good teaching and is on the way to succeed as a junior golfer step by step. 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. Through her slowed-down swings, Zhang realized that she was taking the club back too inside which was causing her to miss shots. As we know, amateur success doesnt guarantee riches in professional golf. She's already 263rd on the Rolex Womens World Golf Rankings. He will be back in a guest role capacity, as will April Rose Pengilly (plays Chloe Brennan), and Melissa Bell (plays Lucy Robinson). I am truly grateful for everything George has taught me in both golf and life. 1 Stanford women's golf and sophomore Rose Zhang own two-shot leads following 36 holes at the Therese Hession Regional Challenge at Palos Verdes Golf Club. This July, Zhang won the U.S. Girls Junior becoming the first player to win the U.S. Womens Am before the Junior. The current No.1 on the Women's World Amateur Golf Ranking, the 19-year-old won the US Women's Amateur in 2020, is a two-time Curtis Cup winner, has played in. George and I have become good friends during our time spent together during the last few years. Zhang enrolled at Pacific Academy to start her seventh-grade year. Tempo is biggest thing for her. 8 Georgia, 1up, Won her semifinal match vs. No. She'll be competing for the U.S. in the Pan American Games in August, Pinnell said. But before enrolling this fall, Zhang insisted she was looking forward Stanford and determined to continue to work on her game before attempting to play professionally. 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. 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. American Junior Golf Association 1980 Sports Club Drive Braselton, GA 30517 (877) 373-2542 (770) 868-4200 (Phone) (770) 868-4211 (Fax) [email protected] Shell be competing for the U.S. in the Pan American Games in August, Pinnell said. He is always there to check in with how I am feeling before and after the rounds. The information and support he gives to his players is really valuable. Im pretty in tune in knowing what my body is doing," she said. 8 in the womens World Amateur Golf Ranking. He is really good at reading players minds, so be prepared to communicate. She was named by American Junior Golf Association as the 2019 Girls Rolex Junior Player of the Year. 1st. In recent years, players of Zhangs caliber have bypassed college golf or made their stays short. Pinnell didnt hear that story until a week later, and in that moment he finally understood why she rarely contacts him during a tournament with questions. To be in a position to earn Rolex Player of the Year honors again in 2020 was arduous. It's been a great month of golf for me so far thanks to George Pinnell! George has been a critical part of my development as a player both physically and mentally as he has provided me great advice not only in golf but in life as well. In the golf circles Im pretty well known, but at school I really dont say anything, she told me. He cares about, and checks scores, for every single tournament his players compete in, no matter how big or small the tournament is. (Photo courtesy of Stanford). Rose Zhang defeated Gabriela Ruffles in 38 holes to claim the title. Theyve given me a flexible schedule to work with and when I come back from a tournament they help me catch up.. Zhang arrived at Stanford with a string of amateur accomplishments to her name to match what Woods achieved in the unpaid game. When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing," she said. 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. Only one American has earned LPGA Player of the Year honors since 1994 and that was Arkansas graduate Stacy Lewis in 2012 and 2014. Zhang began playing golf at age 9and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. Not the case with Pinnell, who spends a lot of time with Zhangworking on structure in the golf swing. You are a fighter with a kind and big heart to create miracles in your players. Girls' Junior on Saturday at Columbia Country Club in historic fashion. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! Having spent her youth dabbling in other sports like . Could she recall the last time shed made a triple? (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). But she has realized that she needs to limit her circle and try to shut out any external stuff that may be negative.. During the extended range session, Zhang is intensely focused on the second key to her success her fundamentals. After the round she went out to the range and started taking slow methodical swings with a 9-iron, going through the fundamentals that shes worked on with Pinnell all these years. 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. Graduated from Pacific Academy in Irvine, Calif. Two-time McCormack Medal winner, given to the world's top amateur golfer, Joins Lydia Ko (2011-13), New Zealand, and Leona Maguire (2015-17), of the Republic of Ireland as multiple recipients of the McCormack Medal, Competed in fourLPGA major championships in 2021, making the cut in the Amundi Evian Championship, Represented Team USA at the 2021 Curtis Cup, Finished third at the 2021 Augusta National Women's Amateur, Earned runner-up finish in the LPGA Symetra Tour's Carlisle Arizona Women's Golf Classic, Just the eighth player to win both the U.S. 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. He'll return for her title defense in the latter, which begins Monday at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. His way of teaching golf is very professional, and he is very experienced and nice with good personality. She has interests in business and management but remains undecided on a major. I love Rose, said another future Cardinal teammate Rachel Heck, I think everybody does. Zhang said she watched how LPGA players went about their business at the ANA Inspiration in 2018, a tournament Zhang qualified for when she won the ANA Junior Inspiration tournament as a 14-year-old. Zhang is No. We see the success of Rose Zhang: her wins, her clutch putts and her consistency. Best Rank. George once told me that a player doesnt know how good a coach is, until they know how much he or she, cares. In this time of Thanksgiving, we want to express our appreciation for you. 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. I could go on, but you get the drift. Nov 4, 2021 TRINITY, Texas Rose Zhang and Stanford University teammate Rachel Heck are the top two amateur golfers in the world and lead a world-class American women's team this week at the. 2 Oregon, 3&1, Also won the Spirit International individual and team titles with teammate Rachel Heck and Team USA, T12th at 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur, Finished T40th in U.S. Women's Open (June 2-5) at Pine Needles, Helped Team USA to 15.5-4.5 win in 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion, Played for Team USA at the Arnold Palmer Cup (July 1-3) in Geneva, Switzerland, Made cut at 2022 Evian Championship (July 21-24), Low amateur and Smyth Salver winner at AIG Women's Open (Aug. 4-7), Represented Team USA at World Amateur Team Championship (Aug. 24-27). I learned a lot more about the real world, she said. What characteristics about Zhang make her stand out from her competition? She defeated then reigning U.S. Women's Amateur champion Gabriela Ruffles on the 36th hole to crown. 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. I am truly grateful for everything George has taught me in both golf and life. He is always there to check in with how I am feeling before and after the rounds. Pinnell doesnt speak unless Zhang initiates. 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. The fact that you will drive all the way to The Olympic Club, in San Francisco and back, proves that you are a real champion deserving of all the accolades, titles and trophies that your players win. He helps me stay driven.. Stanford star Rose Zhang continued an impressive year on the course when she won the Smyth Salver at the AIG Women's Open. Most important, he loves what he does and he is driven by that love. The Cardinal, who also are missing senior Brooke Seay because of a concussion, are ranked No. She did not hit one shot on the range. 6 in Golfweeks girls junior rankings, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. After pleasantries are exchanged at the elevator, Rose goes into game-face mode. 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. She never gets away from that, said Pinnell. George Pinnell has worked with Zhang for six years and said the laser-focused teen rarely has time away from her golf and studies. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! Your hard work ethics are a good path for me to follow. In June 2022, Adidas announced its first name, image, and likeness deal with Zhang, making her the companys first student athlete. She can be as good as she wants to be, Pinnell said. Zhang headed to the range afterwards, took slow practice swings to sync up her tempo and reviewed her fundamentals. 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. Rose Zhang kicked off her sophomore season with a Pebble Beach course record and later a dominating victory at the Carmel Cup. If I had a coach like you, I would give everything I have to fight for victories. 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. Zhang is No. 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. Over the past three years, George has been my coach/swing coach. Predicting how child prodigies will fare in the future is a bit like trying to guess winning lottery numbers. 16 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. Youre kidding me, Pinnell replied. Reigning U.S. Women's Amateur champion Rose Zhang spoke to the media before competing in the 2020 U.S. Women's Open at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.. 1 amateur? Rose Zhang. From all indications, Rose Zhang has adjusted well to college life. An Arizona Wildcat sophomore in 2001-02, Ochoa won her first seven tournaments starts before finishing second at Pac-10 Championship in April. She feels she has a tremendous amount of learning to do, even though shes way ahead. Zhang wins collegiate debut at the Molly Invitational. Unlike sports such as soccer and basketball, golf has a steep start-up cost before you even arrive at the range with equipment. But she doesnt like to hear that. I think inside of her, shes got a lot of confidence.. Zhang committed to Stanford in the spring of her sophomore year. If Stanford is to repeat as NCAA champion, it may have to do so without one of its best players. It was Zhangs turn to be confused. 1 for a reason: Stanford freshman phenom Rose Zhang holds on to win individual title wire-to-wire at 2022 NCAA Championship", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rose_Zhang&oldid=1126143045, Winners of ladies' major amateur golf championships, Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 2017 Junior PGA Championship, Junior America's 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, This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 19:41. Aside from 11th in last years ANA, she made the cut in Evian Championship this year. On her 19th birthday she was presented with the Annika Award for best female college golfer of the year. The best womens amateur golfer in the world signed with Stanford. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. This is where I think some of the best teaching happens. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? If it wasnt for Henry, Rose wouldnt be the player she is today.. This July, Zhang won the U.S. But remember the name: Zhang looks like the real deal. That kind of self-awareness is only possible for someone who constantly works within themselves to achieve peak performance. She asked for it while rep- resenting America at the Junior Ryder Cup in Paris in 2018. We appreciate your high standards, your persistence, your encouragement, and your sense of humor. Here's a look at this season's current boys basketball statewide leaders in points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, free throws and 3-pointers. Ive struggled so much through my high school career, but George was always there to guide me in the right direction. 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. George has taught some of the best players in the world and helped them to where they are now in their careers. He believes so much in his players and loves what he is doing to help junior golfers grow. Its a passion.. First, she stays in the present. She practices every day after school. She played with Bronte Law, Atthaya Thitikul and Angel Yin. She was different.. Rose Zhang (born May 24, 2003[1]) is an American amateur golfer. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? 21.8301. The information and support he gives to his players is really valuable. Zhang has a verbal commitment to golf for Stanford University after high school. 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. Her father has been with her every step of the way and has been very instrumental for Rose on her mental outlook on the game and on life, said Pinnell. Not only did the Irvine, Calif., native learn the importance of flushing a bad shot, she discovered how important it is to remain composed when television cameras are around. Zhang made the final round and finished 17th. I have been working with George since I was 14. Which is what makes Roses reaction to a tough loss all the more impressive. Personal life [ edit] Zhang was born in Arcadia, California and resides in Irvine, California. 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. "Being able to tune out the voices I dont want to listen to and finding my inner-circle was very important., Rose is very open to people and very accepting of people, said Pinnell, and she loves to help as many people as she can. We could not thank George enough for devoting some of his time to Angie's interest! Her father has been with her every step of the way and has been very instrumental for Rose on her mental outlook on the game and on life, said Pinnell. George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. I learned so much in so short a time while spending time with you at The Open. She won the 2020 U.S. Women's Amateur and the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship. My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life and in my character, said Zhang. She put her club in her bag and said, 'OK, Dad, lets go to dinner and get ready for tomorrow,' Pinnell recalled. Home What makes Rose Zhang the No. I think, for me, I have a lot of maturing to do, said Rose, whod just knocked the socks off a half a dozen scribes with her clear and sunny perspective. Tempo is biggest thing for her. In May 2022, Zhang won the individual NCAA Championship by 3 shots. U.S. Women's Open Playing Record Its just I think sometimes you cant really be too hard on yourself, she said, especially when you are on the greatest stage of amateur golf. The (alias Rose Zhang) at the Callaway Tour Fitting Center with a Mavrik Hybrid George Pinnell, PGA 1.5K views 2 years ago 10:15 Rotate to a Better Golf Swing - Golf with Michele Low. 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.