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. We all should learn the life lessons, attitude and the tenacious fighting spirit that you have toward difficulties that you face. Terms of Service 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. We appreciate your high standards, your persistence, your encouragement, and your sense of humor. Heck won five straight tournaments to cap her freshman year in the spring. During the extended range session, Zhang is intensely focused on the second key to her success her fundamentals. It's a rapid. February 27, 2023 at 11:54 AM. I think shes going to blow any hard worker Ive ever had on my team away, said Cardinal coach Anne Walker. Take Rose Zhang, for example. 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. 2021 Won her first three college tournaments as a Stanford freshman, breaking Tiger Woods record. Within a couple of months, she was competing in tournaments. 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. 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. She did not hit one shot on the range. In 2019, Zhang was one of the youngest competitors in theAugusta National Womens Amateur. All rights reserved. Rose Zhang. She defeated then reigning U.S. Women's Amateur champion Gabriela Ruffles on the 36th hole to crown. 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. Only the top 30 American women were invited. 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. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Personal life [ edit] Zhang was born in Arcadia, California and resides in Irvine, California. He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. She is the second consecutive individual title winner for the Cardinal. 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. He'll return for her title defense in the latter, which begins Monday at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. Thats when Pinnell realized there was more to Zhang than the athletic teenager he first met whose swing still needed some tweaking. Zhang decided to compete at the Thunderbird International Junior tournament in Arizona the week before the U.S. Womens Open. Rose Zhang defeated Gabriela Ruffles in 38 holes to claim the title. The Irvine, Calif., resident has committed to enroll at Stanford University in the fall of 2021. She then clinched Stanford's second NCAA team title by winning the final match, 3 and 1. But her achievements have not come without routine discipline and a dedicated work ethic, and Zhang has honed in on what her keys are to success. Shes more golf genius than I realised, but that doesnt surprise me., Her patience is unreal. Thank you for all to George Pinnell! 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. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Women's Amateur win. We all should learn the life lessons, attitude and the tenacious fighting spirit that you have toward difficulties that you face. He cares about, and checks scores, for every single tournament his players compete in, no matter how big or small the tournament is. Top finishers will win automatic exemptions into the prestigious Golfweek International Junior Invitational Nov 4-5 in Florida. 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. 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. We use TrackMan a lot., This impeccable self-awareness of the basics helps Zhang both technically and mentally on the course. The last couple days weve seen really nice crowds coming out to watch them play. Zhang chalked it up to bad course management. There are too many stories of beacons of light that burned out as soon as money became all important. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. During my first few classes, George already corrected nearly unnoticeable but very crucial mistakes in just my set up that I had never even realized. Zhang began playing golf at age 9and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. 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. Her natural tempo is beautifully smooth and unteachable. What characteristics about Zhang make her stand out from her competition? Girls' Junior Am. She also credits her father for developing her into a tough competitor. And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. The West Coast Junior Open will feature daily coverage on and will be ranked by both the Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings and The Junior Golf Scoreboard. Point average. We, and all of those who you touch, owe you a deep, thank you, from the heart. George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. Zhang began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. An Irvine teen has risen to No. 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. The world's top-ranked female amateur and two-time USGA champion won her third consecutive tournament to begin her collegiate career on Sunday, claiming the individual title at the Stanford Intercollegiate by four shots over Sara Kouskova of Texas. Pinnell, 75, credits Zhangs father Henry for her strong mental approach, saying that she thrives on the challenges he presents. 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. And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. That event was definitely very hard, Zhang said. George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. That was a big deal, she says, laughing. George once told me that a player doesnt know how good a coach is, until they know how much he or she, cares. When on the road with Zhang at an event, the coach and pupil have a most unusual pre-game routine. That time was tough mentally and physically, said Zhang, who could not practice for several weeks. Your hard work ethics are a good path for me to follow. And we spend a lot of time on fundamentals: swing plane, club path and positions at the top, which is very important to get club back on plane. And it helped me gain confidence in what I really want to do in the future.. He has a very personal style where he has individual chats with her, where he listens to her as much as she listens to him. Shell be competing for the U.S. in the Pan American Games in August, Pinnell said. 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. Less than 12 hours after nationals, she turned pro, having competed against in her two-year stint in Tucson 1,880 golfers and beated all but 15 of them. 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 use TrackMan a lot., This impeccable self-awareness ofthe basics helps Zhang both technically and mentally on the course. 1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking since September 2020. 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. I spent time last year with Dave when he, myself and Martin Vousden visited the late Bill Robertsons widow Caroline. This July, Zhang won the U.S. Girls Junior becoming the first player to win the U.S. Womens Am before the Junior. Furthermore, George has shown genuine care for my mental and wellbeing outside of lessons when Im traveling for a golf tournament. Many expect the No. He believes so much in his players and loves what he is doing to help junior golfers grow. [7], Following the win, Zhang rose to number 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in September 2020 after finishing T-11 at the 2020 ANA Inspiration, an LPGA major. She also got to play at the inaugural Augusta National Womens Amateur in Georgia last spring. Zhang has a snapshot of herself with Irvines best-known golfer: Tiger Woods. My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life and in my character, said Zhang. She was on the cusp of winning the 72nd US Girls' Junior Championship at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Md., but had lost the. I have been working with George since I was 14. But composure has hardly been a struggle for Zhang. Stanford, Zhang victorious at Windy City Collegiate. We, and all of those who you touch, owe you a deep, thank you, from the heart. She played with Bronte Law, Atthaya Thitikul and Angel Yin. 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. Over the past three years, George has been my coach/swing coach. But what does it actually take to reach this levelof achievement? The Cardinal, who also are missing senior Brooke Seay because of a concussion, are ranked No. This July, Zhang won the U.S. If it wasnt for Henry, Rose wouldnt be the player she is today.. She also credits her father for developing her into a tough competitor. Getty Images. 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. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! Zhang began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. But she doesnt like to hear that. This mainly affected players from the former Soviet Union, such as Viktor Onopko, and the former Yugoslavia, such as Davor uker. She celebrated her victory by flying to Evian, France, where she competed in another LPGA major, the Amundi Evian Championship, and made the cut. Coach George has been a critical factor for my daughter, Angie Zhang, in her golf pursuit. Not surprisingly, the Cardinal are the No. Privacy Policy. I am truly grateful for everything George has taught me in both golf and life. On Sunday at the Stanford Invitational, Zhang finished her third college start for the Cardinal with her third victory. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open and was on the gold medal team at the 2019 Pan American Games . Zhang and Stanford have one more tournament on the fall schedule, the Pac-12 Preview in Hawaii the first week of November. 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.. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). Shes won her first three tournaments. Pinnell, like so many others, believes Zhang could be a generational type of player:I think that is in her veins.. They pile into a car, driven by Henry, and usually head to the course in silence. 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. To be out there together with him is pretty cool, she said. she improved much under his good teaching and is on the way to succeed as a junior golfer step by step. 1 women's amateur and one of the favorites to win the Augusta National Women's Amateur. 5 Auburn, 5&4, Won her championship match vs. No. She does some amazing things, said George Pinnell, who has been Zhangs coach going on seven years. 21.8301. 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). Zhang enrolled at Pacific Academy to start her seventh-grade year. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Womens Amateur win. (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. And we spend a lot of time on fundamentals: swing plane, club path and positions at the top, which is very important to get club back on plane. 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. AUGUSTA, Ga. Rose Zhang approached the microphone with a smile. That kind of self-awareness is only possible for someone who constantly works within themselves to achieve peak performance. If I had a coach like you, I would give everything I have to fight for victories. That was very frustrating since she started golf late and had only been playing for two and half years. George and I have become good friends during our time spent together during the last few years. In the golf circles Im pretty well known, but at school I really dont say anything, she told me. We see the success of Rose Zhang: her wins, her clutch putts and her consistency. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? Several people say this reminds them of when Tiger was here back in the 90s., I do believe that the best sports psychologist in the world is a square clubface at impact. Rory McIlroy. He helps me stay driven.. Most important, he loves what he does and he is driven by that love. 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. I learned so much in so short a time while spending time with you at The Open. Before our friend referred us to Coach George, Angie was at a standstill and shot in the upper 80s and even 90s with consistent back pain after her freshman Fall season in December 2019. George has taught some of the best players in the world and helped them to where they are now in their careers. The highlight of her career so far: taking a celebratory leap into Poppies Pond at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage after winning the 2018 ANA Junior Inspiration. Her game is clearly ready for that next step. Through her slowed-down swings, Zhang realized that she was taking the club back too inside which was causing her to miss shots. Zhang began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. [7], Following the win, Zhang rose to number 1 in theWorld Amateur Golf Rankingin September 2020 after finishing T-11 at the2020 ANA Inspiration, an LPGA major. Best Rank. She won the 2020 U.S. [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. 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. 20022023 Irvine Company, LLC. In 2019, Zhang was one of the youngest competitors in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. It's been a great month of golf for me so far thanks to George Pinnell! Its been 19 years since Lorena Ochoa had what many consider the most dominant single season in womens college golf history. [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]. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Sometimes I tend to quick it up and I definitely feel it. It helps make me relax and believe in what I do, she says. It was my honor to push your scooter at The Open. Im pretty in tune in knowing what my body is doing," she said. Zhang arrived at Stanford with a string of amateur accomplishments to her name to match what Woods achieved in the unpaid game. So he asked her who was writing the messages during their next lesson. We see the success of Rose Zhang: her wins, her clutch putts and her consistency. Junior and U.S. She lost her lead after a second-round 75 on the challenging Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. Which is what makes Roses reaction to a tough loss all the more impressive.
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