He is really good at reading players minds, so be prepared to communicate. 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. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? I am truly grateful for everything George has taught me in both golf and life. Rose just kind of takes it in stride, Pinnell said. Privacy Policy. She celebrated her victory by flying to Evian, France, where she competed in another LPGA major, the Amundi Evian Championship, and made the cut. 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 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings for more than 53 weeks. My daughter Alice ziyi Zhao is lucky and proud to have George Pinnell as her golf coach, she likes his teaching very much. During the extended range session, Zhang is intensely focused on the second key to her success her fundamentals. 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). That all changed five years ago when she swung a golf club for the first time. 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. Could she recall the last time shed made a triple? Best Rank. Stanford, Zhang victorious at Windy City Collegiate. Im pretty in tune in knowing what my body is doing," she said. We all should learn the life lessons, attitude and the tenacious fighting spirit that you have toward difficulties that you face. He'll return for her title defense in the latter, which begins Monday at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. "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. Learn how to socialize with other people.. Former colleague Beth Ann Nichols quotes Stanford womens golf coach Anne Walker as saying: Walker expanded on that notion to the Stanford website. Her father is her part-time caddie. She won the NCAA Regional for an eighth victory, then finished T-2 at the NCAA Championship. she improved much under his good teaching and is on the way to succeed as a junior golfer step by step. Last 104 weeks. This is where I think some of the best teaching happens. 2017 Junior PGA Championship, Junior Americas 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. But she has realized that she needs to limit her circle and try to shut out any external stuff that may be negative.. I think shes going to blow any hard worker Ive ever had on my team away, said Cardinal coach Anne Walker. Nov 02, 2021. We got so much TV coverage. She had picked up her fathers club a few months earlier and happened to make contact with a ball. This is the first tournament of the2023 Golfweek Junior Tournament Series. The information and support he gives to his players is really valuable. Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. And I think she has that in the back of her mind, but again, would never say it. 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. [5][6], Zhang won the U.S. Women's Amateur in August 2020 after defeating Gabriela Ruffels in the final on the 38th hole. 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. 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. 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. This will be Zhang's second U.S. Women's Open start. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. I really enjoyed everything about Stanford. I really love the game of golf, she says. The next day, Zhang shot 67 and won the tournament. They like to keep it tight with few loose-moving parts. 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. Her natural tempo is beautifully smooth and unteachable. Statistics. A. 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. Watching her overall, the big word that I take away is the sheer joy of watching a very patient player. Its a rapid rise Pinnell wishes he could credit to his own coaching. But what does it actually take to reach this levelof achievement? She feels she has a tremendous amount of learning to do, even though shes way ahead. He cares about, and checks scores, for every single tournament his players compete in, no matter how big or small the tournament is. 1 in Golfstat and also boast the top-ranked amateur and college player in sophomore Rose Zhang.. Applied Divisor. Aside from 11th in last years ANA, she made the cut in Evian Championship this year. First, she stays in the present. Then I readjust what I need to do.. Oct 17, 2021. 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. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. This is where I think some of the best teaching happens. Someday she hopes to play on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. That was very frustrating since she started golf late and had only been playing for two and half years. His way of teaching golf is very professional, and he is very experienced and nice with good personality. This mainly affected players from the former Soviet Union, such as Viktor Onopko, and the former Yugoslavia, such as Davor uker. She won the U.S. Womens Amateur title in 2020, the U.S. Girls Junior Amateur title in July and has held the No. 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. The first question asked of her was to describe the adventure on the par-5 13th. She won the 2020 U.S. Women's Amateur and the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship. 2022 won her fifth college tournament at the Carmel Cup setting a Pebble Beach Golf Links Womens record with a 63. Zhang chalked it up to bad course management. Personal life [ edit] Zhang was born in Arcadia, California and resides in Irvine, California. George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. From all indications, Rose Zhang has adjusted well to college life. Through her slowed-down swings, Zhang realized that she was taking the club back too inside which was causing her to miss shots. 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.. 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. At the 2019 U.S. Womens Open, Pinnell saw Lydia Ko in the clubhouse and reintroduced himself to the 15-time LPGA winner. 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. Before that I looked at schools around California like USC, UCLA and Stanford, said Zhang who has not participated in CIF-Southern Section golf. For a player who easily grasps big-picture perspectives, the value of a back-up plan surely isnt lost on her. Rose Zhang defeated Gabriela Ruffles in 38 holes to claim the title. She cites her putting game as one of her strengths. Pinnell was uncertain how Zhang would handle the Country Club of Charleston course on short rest. The discipline and focus are off-the-charts high. She takes the game seriously, yet accepts the results as they come. I spent time last year with Dave when he, myself and Martin Vousden visited the late Bill Robertsons widow Caroline. Thats been the fun part. We all should learn the life lessons, attitude and the tenacious fighting spirit that you have toward difficulties that you face. He knows how to encourage golfers to face the challenges and he knows everything about the growth of a good junior golfer in the process. Rose Zhang kicked off her sophomore season with a Pebble Beach course record and later a dominating victory at the Carmel Cup. I am definitely extremely grateful and blessed to have him as a coach, mentor, and friend. It's been a great month of golf for me so far thanks to George Pinnell! Her game is clearly ready for that next step. 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. Theyve given me a flexible schedule to work with and when I come back from a tournament they help me catch up.. Amateur, but the first to win the Amateur before the Junior, Won the 2020Rolex Girls Junior Championship, 2020 ANA Inspiration Low Amateur, breaking Michelle Wie's scoring record (T11th), 2019 winner at the Toyota Junior World Cup, Swinging Skirts AJGA Invitational and Rolex Tournament of Champions, Represented Team USA at the 2019 Junior Solheim Cup and Pan-American Games, Four-time Curtis Cup Player of the Year for Southern California. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open and was on the gold medal team at the 2019 Pan American Games. We appreciate your high standards, your persistence, your encouragement, and your sense of humor. She never gets away from that, said Pinnell. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing," she said. Watching her overall, the main word I take away is shes a joy to be around and a very patient player.. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. Home What makes Rose Zhang the No. The Irvine, Calif., resident has committed to enroll at Stanford University in the fall of 2021. In nine college rounds, the Irvine, Calif., native has shot par or better eight times, is a collective 23 under par and has an impressive stroke average of 69.11. And I think she knows that. Most important, he loves what he does and he is driven by that love. She also credits her father for developing her into a tough competitor. The last couple days weve seen really nice crowds coming out to watch them play. The day-to-day grind caught up withZhang around the beginning of theyear, whenshe battled tendinitis in her arm and wrist. 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. That was a big deal, she says, laughing. 5 Auburn, 5&4, Won her championship match vs. No. He believes so much in his players and loves what he is doing to help junior golfers grow. She has a lot of great opportunities and when she has those opportunities she has the mental fortitude to stay patient, stay calm, stay focussed. I think inside of her, shes got a lot of confidence.. She won the 2020 U.S. As we know, amateur success doesnt guarantee riches in professional golf. MORE: Rose Zhang completes rare double with dominant victory at U.S. Subscribe now. For now, I don't really have any intention of turning professional. 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. I was just like, Oh well, Ill just act natural, Zhang said. Its just more hassle to go around and see which courses I can play at.. 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. For me, Im learning so much from watching her, said Stanford womens coach Anne Walker. Her patience is just unreal. She then clinched Stanfords second NCAA team title by winning the final match, 3 and 1. Zhang began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. 1-ranked amateur in September after finishing T-11 at the ANA Inspiration. 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. 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. She did not hit one shot on the range. In this time of Thanksgiving, we want to express our appreciation for you. For us, Coach George Pinnell has been the best coach ever to help my daughter Alesia Barry succeed as a junior golfer. (Photo courtesy of Stanford). She played with Bronte Law, Atthaya Thitikul and Angel Yin. Stanford freshman Rose Zhang at Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex. View Full List Women used to not be allowed to even practice there.. February 27, 2023 at 11:54 AM. That time was tough mentally and physically, said Zhang, who could not practice for several weeks. And it helped me gain confidence in what I really want to do in the future.. Many expect the No. Top finishers will win automatic exemptions into the prestigious Golfweek International Junior Invitational Nov 4-5 in Florida. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Womens Amateur win. It was my honor to push your scooter at The Open. And not only does he teach my daughter golf skills, he also coaches her on mental guidance and how to be a better person. Now, with a Girls Junior PGA and ANA Junior Inspiration championship under her belt (which landed her an LPGA. PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. - No. She practices every day after school. Most important, he loves what he does and he is driven by that love. On Sunday at the Stanford Invitational, Zhang finished her third college start for the Cardinal with her third victory. 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. Coaches, ADs and staff who do not have current access may request their free account here. She won the U.S. Women's Amateur title in. 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. Only the top 30 American women were invited. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 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. Shes competing in her third Girls Junior PGA Championship an event she won in 2017 and finished as runner-up last year which gets underway Tuesday at Keney Park Golf Course in Hartford, Conn. Its a far cry from where Zhangs competitive golf career began, as a 10-year-old on the Southern California PGA Junior Development Tour. First, she stays in the present. Annika Sorenstam played two years at Arizona, as did Lorena Ochoa. He not only teaches Alice the skill of golf technology , but also he teaches her mental guidance and how to become a good player. In 2022, Callaway Golf announced its first name, image, and likeness deal with Zhang, making her the companys first student athlete. Getty Images. True, so lets not hand the precocious teenager a trophy cabinet full of major silverware just yet. [1], Zhang attended Pacific Academy and enrolled at Stanford University in 2021.[3][4]. 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 was always very into my golf game and didnt really have time to talk to other people. In 2019, Zhang was one of the youngest competitors in theAugusta National Womens Amateur. 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. He cares about, and checks scores, for every single tournament his players compete in, no matter how big or small the tournament is. [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. But remember the name: Zhang looks like the real deal. The same goes for junior golf, too. Girls' Junior Am. He helps me stay driven.. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. Rose Zhang presented with McCormack medal at The Spirit. and After pleasantries are exchanged at the elevator, Rose goes into game-face mode. My first lesson with George was 3 years ago. 34. she improved much under his good teaching and is on the way to succeed as a junior golfer step by step. Coming from that week, I learned a lot, and could gain more improvement on my game. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! Shell be three back of the leader and the next thing you know, she finds a way to get something done.. Yes favorite part about college life is team camaraderie. Within a couple of months, she was competing in tournaments. She was just warming up. Rose Zhang was 138 yards from finishing her week in style. 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. 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It changed my daily schedule that I was so used to., Although frustrating at times, the break was a turning point in Zhangs career. This is a list of sportspeople who have moved to compete for another country.Not included in this list are: Players who could choose to play for a new country after the dissolution of their former country. George Pinnell has worked with Zhang for six years and said the laser-focused teen rarely has time away from her golf and studies. Thanks to George, I am always able to find my confidence again and focus on my game. 1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking since September 2020. What makes Rose Zhang the No. Shes an extremely humble youngster. Its been 19 years since Lorena Ochoa had what many consider the most dominant single season in womens college golf history. 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. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open and was on the gold medal team at the 2019 Pan American Games . 19. This is Augusta National. Unlike sports such as soccer and basketball, golf has a steep start-up cost before you even arrive at the range with equipment. 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. Golfweekrecently caught up with Heather Daly-Donofrio, a former LPGA player and tour executive who leads the program. George has taught some of the best players in the world and helped them to where they are now in their careers. 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. Coach George has been a critical factor for my daughter, Angie Zhang, in her golf pursuit. We see the success of Rose Zhang: her wins, her clutch putts and her consistency. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings for more than 53 weeks. But what does it actually take to reach this level of achievement? 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. You are a fighter with a kind and big heart to create miracles in your players. Thanks for everything George. 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. 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 began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. 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. In total the Players that have received instruction from George have accounted for 350+ tournament wins on the Professional, College and Junior levels. And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. 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. 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. 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. At the 2019 Pan American Games, she was on the winning U.S. mixed-gender team and placed eighth in the individual competition. 1 amateur? 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. She was different.. 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. 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. During the extended range session, Zhang is intensely focused on the second key to her success her fundamentals. 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. Rose Zhang makes it three in a row at Stanford Intercollegiate. And not only does he teach my daughter golf skills, he also coaches her on mental guidance and how to be a better person. Junior and U.S. Annual AGW dinners at the Open Championship would not have taken place if not for the sterling work of Dave and former AGW treasurer Bob Davies. If it wasnt for Henry, Rose wouldnt be the player she is today.. The information and support he gives to his players is really valuable. She is disciplined beyond belief.. He also teaches parents some advanced ideas about golf and how to become a good parent of a good golfer. 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 has high expectations for me and he sacrificed a lot of time and effortfor me. Zhang is the only high school student, by the way, among the top 20 female amateur golfers in the world. Zhang headed to the range afterwards, took slow practice swings to sync up her tempo and reviewed her fundamentals. The WORLD AMATEUR GOLF RANKING ranks male and female amateur golfers by assessing performance at thousands of amateur golf tournaments and championships, worldwide. I dont set specific goals, but try to keep myself in a strict practice, said Zhang. In this time of Thanksgiving, we want to express our appreciation for you. We could not thank George enough for devoting some of his time to Angie's interest! She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open at 16 years of age. An Arizona Wildcat sophomore in 2001-02, Ochoa won her first seven tournaments starts before finishing second at Pac-10 Championship in April. It was Zhangs turn to be confused. 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. But she has realized that she needs to limit her circle and try to shut out any external stuff that may be negative.. Within 10 minutes, I had it, Zhang told her coach after the tournament. We are so lucky to be working with a truly talented coach. AUGUSTA, Ga. Rose Zhang is the World No. 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. He not only teaches Alice the skill of golf technology , but also he teaches her mental guidance and how to become a good player. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Women's Amateur win. In 2019, Zhang was one of the youngest competitors in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. [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. 21.8301. 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. That kind of self-awareness is only possible for someone who constantly works within themselves to achieve peak performance. we learned a lot from him. "Understanding what tempo I have really helps me calm down on the golf course. 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.