If it wasnt for Henry, Rose wouldnt be the player she is today.. I think shes going to blow any hard worker Ive ever had on my team away, said Cardinal coach Anne Walker. He not only teaches Alice the skill of golf technology , but also he teaches her mental guidance and how to become a good player. She defeated then reigning U.S. Womens Amateur champion Gabriela Ruffles on the 36th hole to crown herself the champ last year, and officially became the No. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. I am definitely extremely grateful and blessed to have him as a coach, mentor, and friend. 1st. She also got to play at the inaugural Augusta National Womens Amateur in Georgia last spring. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. LPGA TourMi Hyun KimHyun Hee MoonShi Hyun AhnAra KohIrene ChoRussy GulyanamittaHana KimSarah LeeJi Young LeeNa On MinAngela ParkAnna RawsonSung Ah Yim, Mini TourRyan CarterAndrew PatipaksiriLalita Patipaksiri, Japanese PGA TourJay Choi WinnerDavid Oh, Cactus Tour / Symetra TourJoy TrotterLalita Patipaksiri, Top AmateursKristen Park- USGA ChampionHenna ChoPatty ChawalithmethaRoy KimTiffany Lua UCLA & 2 time Curtis Cup Player. He operated in another age when local newspapers actually covered golf extensively, amateur and professional, back when people read local newspapers. How the U.S. Women's Am champ defied her coach's orders to win - Golf 1 amateur? For all of us, its a good time for us to get away from home and develop, said Pinnell of college, and be on our own. 1-ranked amateur in September after finishing T-11 at the ANA Inspiration. I was always very into my golf game and didnt really have time to talk to other people. If youve ever played at Oak Creek Golf Club, you may have seen her out on the course. In school, Zhang has the benefit of a deep roster to provide motive her to work each day. I loved the campus, the practice facility, the academic opportunities there and my coach and my teammates.. 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. Not the case with Pinnell, who spends a lot of time with Zhangworking on structure in the golf swing. Unlike sports such as soccer and basketball, golf has a steep start-up cost before you even arrive at the range with equipment. Pinnell doesnt speak unless Zhang initiates. 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. In this time of Thanksgiving, we want to express our appreciation for you. 1-ranked amateur in the world to turn professional. He is really good at reading players minds, so be prepared to communicate. Zhang was born in Arcadia, California and resides in Irvine, California. That kind of self-awareness is only possible for someone who constantly works within themselves to achieve peak performance. 1-ranked amateur in Septemberafter finishing T-11 at the ANA Inspiration. When on the road with Zhang at an event, the coach and pupil have a most unusual pre-game routine. When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing, she said. First, she stays in the present. Within 10 minutes, I had it, Zhang told her coach after the tournament. ; Players who represented the country they moved to in . 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. Shell be three back of the leader and the next thing you know, she finds a way to get something done.. It's a rapid. And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. LPGA TourMi Hyun KimHyun Hee MoonShi Hyun AhnAra KohIrene ChoRussy GulyanamittaHana KimSarah LeeJi Young LeeNa On MinAngela ParkAnna RawsonSung Ah Yim, Mini TourRyan CarterAndrew PatipaksiriLalita Patipaksiri, Japanese PGA TourJay Choi WinnerDavid Oh, Cactus Tour / Symetra TourJoy TrotterLalita Patipaksiri, Top AmateursKristen Park- USGA ChampionHenna ChoPatty ChawalithmethaRoy KimTiffany Lua UCLA & 2 time Curtis Cup Player. The last couple days weve seen really nice crowds coming out to watch them play. 5 Auburn, 5&4, Won her championship match vs. No. 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. Rose Zhang, who is the top-ranked junior golfer in the world and a My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life and in my character, said Zhang. He'll return for her title defense in the latter, which begins Monday at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. His ability to recognize anything from small details to major mistakes has greatly improved the consistency of my swing. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? She has interests in business and management but remains undecided on a major. She never gets away from that, said Pinnell. Yes, the messages were from Zhangs number, the 12-year-old golfer Pinnell was coaching. George and I have become good friends during our time spent together during the last few years. 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. In 2019, Zhang was one of the youngest competitors in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. And after some lessons, she entered a nine-hole tournament to test her game. She was different.. Zhang processes things differently, he said. If I had a coach like you, I would give everything I have to fight for victories. Rose Zhang - AJGA Share via Email: Americas No.1 junior golfer, Share via Twitter: Americas No.1 junior golfer, Share via LinkedIn: Americas No.1 junior golfer, Share via Facebook: Americas No.1 junior golfer, IRVINES ARTISTIC SWIMMING TEAM MAKES A SPLASH. But she doesnt like to hear that. Within 10 minutes, I had it, Zhang told her coach after the tournament. 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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. Annika Sorenstam played two years at Arizona, as did Lorena Ochoa. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. He helps me stay driven.. We are so lucky to be working with a truly talented coach. She doesnt make many mistakes. Pinnell, 75, credits Zhangs father Henry for her strong mental approach, saying that she thrives on the challenges he presents. Ive always told Rose, if you can take care of the golf ball, everything else will take care of itself. Hes worked with 50 AJGA All-Americans over the years, including a young Kevin Na and Anthony Kim. He is always there to check in with how I am feeling before and after the rounds. Rose Zhang kicked off her sophomore season with a Pebble Beach course record and later a dominating victory at the Carmel Cup. 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. My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life and in my character, said Zhang. Shes too busy self-correcting. The same goes for junior golf, too. 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.. She did not hit one shot on the range. Thanks to George, I am always able to find my confidence again and focus on my game. It was tough to sit down and take a break to rest my wrist and arm. Zhang made the cut, finishing T-55 at 7-over 291 at age 16. We, and all of those who you touch, owe you a deep, thank you, from the heart. Zhang chalked it up to bad course management. 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. In June 2022, Adidas announced its first name, image, and likeness deal with Zhang, making her the companys first student athlete. I got to test my game against them, Zhang said, so that was certainly a special experience.. She jumped in with LPGA Hall of Fame champ Patty Sheehan. Golfer Rose Zhang Shows Championship Mettle At US Girls - PressBox The best womens amateur golfer in the world signed with Stanford. An Arizona Wildcat sophomore in 2001-02, Ochoa won her first seven tournaments starts before finishing second at Pac-10 Championship in April. Thats when Pinnell realized there was more to Zhang than the athletic teenager he first met whose swing still needed some tweaking. Much was expected from Zhang upon her arrival in Palo Alto. Her golf schedule forces her to miss plenty of school time. Teen Golfer Rose Zhang Interview - Yahoo Her game is clearly ready for that next step. The 2023 Golfweek Southwest Junior Open returns May 27-28, to award winning Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, AZ. Oct 17, 2021. 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. The day-to-day grind caught up withZhang around the beginning of theyear, whenshe battled tendinitis in her arm and wrist. The day-to-day grind caught up with Zhang around the beginning of the year, when she battled tendinitis in her arm and wrist. 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. MORE: Rose Zhang completes rare double with dominant victory at U.S. There are too many stories of beacons of light that burned out as soon as money became all important. 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. She defeated then reigning U.S. Women's Amateur champion Gabriela Ruffles on the 36th hole to crown herself the champ last year, and officially became the No. In May 2022, Zhang won the individual NCAA Championship by 3 shots. But composure has hardly been a struggle for Zhang. It was amazing, Zhang says. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Women's Amateur win. 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. 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. 1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking since September 2020. Rose Zhang Player Profile - Amateur Golf 1-ranked amateur womens golfer on Earth. Im pretty in tune in knowing what my body is doing, she said. I learned so much in so short a time while spending time with you at The Open. Youre kidding me, Pinnell replied. 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. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. During the extended range session, Zhang is intensely focused on the second key to her success her fundamentals. Girls' Junior on Saturday at Columbia Country Club in historic fashion. A. No way.. Terms of Service In the golf circles Im pretty well known, but at school I really dont say anything, she told me. If I had a coach like you, I would give everything I have to fight for victories. 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. 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 asked Ko if he could introduce Zhang to her and snap a few photos of the pair. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. That kind of self-awareness is only possible for someone who constantly works within themselves to achieve peak performance. But were these questions really from a middle schooler, when they read more like something a 20-year-old would ask? 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. And she is the No. Stanford junior Rachel Heck out indefinitely with shoulder injury If it wasnt for Henry, Rose wouldnt be the player she is today.. Rose Zhang (born May 24, 2003[1]) is an American amateur golfer. Georges knowledge and experience gives him the ability to be direct and speak to what changes should be made to improve my performance. Zhang made the final round and finished 17th. Just a month and a half into taking lessons, Rose had begun entering tournaments. My first lesson with George was 3 years ago. Walker credits Pinnell for not only being a swing coach but a mentor, too. In May 2022, Zhang won the individualNCAA Championshipby 3 shots. She also credits her father for developing her into a tough competitor. He is very experienced and is truly an amazing person. 6 in Golfweeks girls junior rankings, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. 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. If she heard me say that, shed be furious at me.. 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. 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. As we know, amateur success doesnt guarantee riches in professional golf. 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. I was always very into my golf game and didnt really have time to talk to other people. 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. The multi-year deal was announced on the morning of Zhang entering the U.S. Womens Open.[12]. Tempo is biggest thing for her. You are a fighter with a kind and big heart to create miracles in your players. Through her slowed-down swings, Zhang realized that she was taking the club back too inside which was causing her to miss shots. This is the first tournament of the2023 Golfweek Junior Tournament Series. Home What makes Rose Zhang the No. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! Furthermore, George has shown genuine care for my mental and wellbeing outside of lessons when Im traveling for a golf tournament. We are so lucky to be working with a truly talented coach. An Irvine teen has risen to No. 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. Tempo is biggest thing for her. Pinnell, like so many others, believes Zhang could be a generational type of player:I think that is in her veins.. Card On Top - Stanford University Athletics 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. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open and was on the gold medal team at the 2019 Pan American Games. What characteristics about Zhang make her stand out from her competition? Remember The Name: Rose Zhang - Alistair Tait Golf Meet America's best junior golfer - Irvine Standard 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. 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. 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. Teen Golfer Rose Zhang Interview | Teen Vogue They like to keep it tight with few loose-moving parts. To have that vibe around the program is a blast Its a special time for Stanford golf.. We see the success of Rose Zhang: her wins, her clutch putts and her consistency. Its like having another me there to share the experiences.. And I think she has that in the back of her mind, but again, would never say it. She showed up to the course in jeans and a T-shirt and looked around at the other players wearing more traditional attire. After several minutes she threw the club back in the bag and told her father Ive got it and that it was time to have a nice dinner and rest. She then clinched Stanford's second NCAA team title by winning the final match, 3 and 1. Rose Zhang, who is the top-ranked junior golfer in the world and a student at Irvine's Pacific Academy, signs with Stanford She is a senior at Pacific Academy in Irvine Pacific Academy's Rose.