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. 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. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open at 16 years of age. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Womens Amateur win. 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. The writers gathered round laughed too. 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. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? [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]. She celebrated her victory by flying to Evian, France, where she competed in another LPGA major, the Amundi Evian Championship, and made the cut. It was I cant, honestly, she said laughing. "Understanding what tempo I have really helps me calm down on the golf course. At the 2019 U.S. Womens Open, Pinnell saw Lydia Ko in the clubhouse and reintroduced himself to the 15-time LPGA winner. 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. For now, I don't really have any intention of turning professional. An Irvine teen has risen to No. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. He is always there to check in with how I am feeling before and after the rounds. MORE: Rose Zhang completes rare double with dominant victory at U.S. 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. Seeing her hang around on LPGA starts only further cemented the idea. Tempo is biggest thing for her. I learned so much in so short a time while spending time with you at The Open. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. February 27, 2023 at 11:54 AM. When shes not golfing, she can be found doing homework, surfing the web, watching Chinese variety shows and hanging out with friends. AUGUSTA, Ga. Rose Zhang approached the microphone with a smile. 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. To be in a position to earn Rolex Player of the Year honors again in 2020 was arduous. No mens or womens player in school history has won her first three starts, and just six womens golfers in program history have won three times in their entire careers. 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. This is the first tournament of the2023 Golfweek Junior Tournament Series. 21.8301. Shes obviously spent many hours of work. His ability to recognize anything from small details to major mistakes has greatly improved the consistency of my swing. 6 in Golfweeks girls junior rankings and No. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Stanford star Rose Zhang continued an impressive year on the course when she won the Smyth Salver at the AIG Women's Open. That was very frustrating since she started golf late and had only been playing for two and half years. Maybe someday Woods will ask for a snapshot with her. Coming from that week, I learned a lot, and could gain more improvement on my game. In June 2022, Adidas announced its first name, image, and likeness deal with Zhang, making her the companys first student athlete. She never gets away from that, said Pinnell. ; Players who represented the country they moved to in . She takes the game seriously, yet accepts the results as they come. 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. He believes so much in his players and loves what he is doing to help junior golfers grow. 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.. 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. 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. The day-to-day grind caught up withZhang around the beginning of theyear, whenshe battled tendinitis in her arm and wrist. He not only teaches Alice the skill of golf technology , but also he teaches her mental guidance and how to become a good player. As Georges student for the past 6 years, to say that he has helped my golf game is an understatement. Zhang carries a 4.6 grade-point average. George has taught some of the best players in the world and helped them to where they are now in their careers. He is very experienced and is truly an amazing person. A perfect Zhang story, but not often told, occurred at the 2020 Ping Invitational. George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. [1], Zhang attended Pacific Academy and enrolled at Stanford University in 2021.[3][4]. In school, Zhang has the benefit of a deep roster to provide motive her to work each day. She competed in the2019 U.S. Womens Openat 16 years of age. She then clinched Stanfords second NCAA team title by winning the final match, 3 and 1. Last 104 weeks. 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 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. When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing, she said. Im pretty in tune in knowing what my body is doing," she said. That time was tough mentally and physically, said Zhang, who could not practice for several weeks. 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. Thats been the fun part. He helps me stay driven.. I dont really want to take any bad memories away from here.. Subscribe now. 2021 Won her first three college tournaments as a Stanford freshman, breaking Tiger Woods record. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). 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. That was very frustrating since she started golf late and had only been playing for two and half years. For a player who easily grasps big-picture perspectives, the value of a back-up plan surely isnt lost on her. Within 10 minutes, I had it, Zhang told her coach after the tournament. She won the U.S. Womens Amateur title in 2020, the U.S. Girls Junior Amateur title in July and has held the No. And she is the No. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. That all changed five years ago when she swung a golf club for the first time. "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. She started playing golf after her father Henry got golf clubs from a friend. 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. Shes won her first three tournaments. Zhang headed to the range afterwards, took slow practice swings to sync up her tempo and reviewed her fundamentals. Through her slowed-down swings, Zhang realized that she was taking the club back too inside which was causing her to miss shots. 8 Georgia, 1up, Won her semifinal match vs. No. 1-ranked amateur womens golfer on Earth. It was my honor to push your scooter at The Open. While her coach said any number of things can sidetrack a burgeoning career be it injuries, other hobbies or a burnout he doesnt expect it to happen to Zhang. The last couple days weve seen really nice crowds coming out to watch them play. 2023 Rose Zhang initially thought tennis would be her calling. 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. Yes favorite part about college life is team camaraderie. Pinnell, 75, credits Zhangs father Henry for her strong mental approach, saying that she thrives on the challenges he presents. Have we seen the future of womens golf, and is her name Rose Zhang? BY EMILIA MIGLIACCIO AUGUST 1, 2021 Not the case with Pinnell, who spends a lot of time with Zhangworking on structure in the golf swing. But thats not the answer, he said with a laugh. George has taught some of the best players in the world and helped them to where they are now in their careers. My first lesson with George was 3 years ago. I think its our responsibility to just be excited and happy to be on this golf course and to be able to be in contention. Since then, Zhangs diligence toward golf has paid off in wins. Im pretty in tune in knowing what my body is doing, she said. We are so lucky to be working with a truly talented coach. It's been a great month of golf for me so far thanks to George Pinnell! Top finishers will win automatic exemptions into the prestigious Golfweek International Junior Invitational Nov 4-5 in Florida. 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. I only wish we could see him more often. He not only teaches Alice the skill of golf technology , but also he teaches her mental guidance and how to become a good player. If youve ever played at Oak Creek Golf Club, you may have seen her out on the course. 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. 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. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings for more than 53 weeks. I have been working with George since I was 14. Zhang enrolled at Pacific Academy to start her seventh-grade year. In total the Players that have received instruction from George have accounted for 350+ tournament wins on the Professional, College and Junior levels. 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 Irvine, California native has just won the Stanford Intercollegiate by four shots after rounds of 65, 65 and 67 for a 16-under 197 to tie teammate Rachel Heck for Stanford's 54-hole scoring record. Could she recall the last time shed made a triple? What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? Stanford star's incredible start begs question: Has a historic college season just begun? And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. This July, Zhang won the U.S. She put her club in her bag and said, 'OK, Dad, lets go to dinner and get ready for tomorrow,' Pinnell recalled. Zhang began playing golf at age 9 and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. Thank you for all to George Pinnell! Within a couple of months, she was competing in tournaments. 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. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! 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. 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. 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. Ive struggled so much through my high school career, but George was always there to guide me in the right direction. #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. That was a big deal, she says, laughing. When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing," she said. 19. 1-ranked amateur in the world to turn professional. Furthermore, George has shown genuine care for my mental and wellbeing outside of lessons when Im traveling for a golf tournament. 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. 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. 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. It was my honor to push your scooter at The Open. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). She played with Bronte Law, Atthaya Thitikul and Angel Yin. We got so much TV coverage. If it wasnt for Henry, Rose wouldnt be the player she is today.. 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 am definitely extremely grateful and blessed to have him as a coach, mentor, and friend. In the golf circles Im pretty well known, but at school I really dont say anything, she told me. He is very experienced and is truly an amazing person. I just think that college is the place where Ill be able to play even better, shoot better scores and mature as a person and character., Rose Zhang during the final round of the Augusta National Womens Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. Its like having another me there to share the experiences.. He asked Ko if he could introduce Zhang to her and snap a few photos of the pair. Zhang arrived at Stanford with a string of amateur accomplishments to her name to match what Woods achieved in the unpaid game. Personal life [ edit] Zhang was born in Arcadia, California and resides in Irvine, California. 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. AUGUSTA, Ga. Rose Zhang is the World No. I think inside of her, shes got a lot of confidence.. Thats when Pinnell realized there was more to Zhang than the athletic teenager he first met whose swing still needed some tweaking. 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. 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. Working with you has been an amazing opportunity. Henry, who is usually on the bag, followed every shot at Augusta from outside the ropes. She was just warming up. Thanks for everything George. Over the past three years, George has been my coach/swing coach. My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life and in my character, said Zhang. Theyve given me a flexible schedule to work with and when I come back from a tournament they help me catch up.. Tiger Woods played two years at Stanford. Aug 28, 2021. 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 won the 2020 U.S. Women's Amateur and the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship. Only the top 30 American women were invited. 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. 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. 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. She was named by American Junior Golf Association as the 2019 Girls Rolex Junior Player of the Year. 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. I dont set specific goals, but try to keep myself in a strict practice, said Zhang. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! 1765.2275. In total the Players that have received instruction from George have accounted for 350+ tournament wins on the Professional, College and Junior levels. He will be back in a guest role capacity, as will April Rose Pengilly (plays Chloe Brennan), and Melissa Bell (plays Lucy Robinson). The multi-year deal was announced on the morning of Zhang entering the U.S. Womens Open.[12]. [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. Wins. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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. The Cardinal roster includes the reigning NCAA individual champion and player of the year, Rachel Heck, and first-team All-American Angelina Ye. Her father is her part-time caddie. Rose Zhang (born May 24, 2003 [1]) is an American amateur golfer. 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. 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. Her natural tempo is beautifully smooth and unteachable. I really enjoyed everything about Stanford. Hes worked with 50 AJGA All-Americans over the years, including a young Kevin Na and Anthony Kim. But she doesnt like to hear that. we learned a lot from him. We appreciate your high standards, your persistence, your encouragement, and your sense of humor. 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. 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. Rose Zhang presented with McCormack medal at The Spirit. Rose Zhang was 138 yards from finishing her week in style. Zhang and Stanford have one more tournament on the fall schedule, the Pac-12 Preview in Hawaii the first week of November. Having spent her youth dabbling in other sports like . 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. Former colleague Beth Ann Nichols quotes Stanford womens golf coach Anne Walker as saying: Walker expanded on that notion to the Stanford website. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Women's Amateur win. They will join Neighbours icons Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Ryan Moloney, and Jackie Woodburne, who were already confirmed as back on board for the reboot. Zhang, 17, has won everything that can be won in womens amateur golf. 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. She jumped in with LPGA Hall of Fame champ Patty Sheehan. 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Your hard work ethics are a good path for me to follow. 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. Over the past three years, George has been my coach/swing coach. 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 has a verbal commitment to golf for Stanford University after high school. She also got to play at the inaugural Augusta National Womens Amateur in Georgia last spring. In recent years, players of Zhangs caliber have bypassed college golf or made their stays short. As Georges student for the past 6 years, to say that he has helped my golf game is an understatement. Created in 2014, the ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel is annually given to the top female U.S. collegiate golfer; the winner voted on by players, coaches and members of the college golf media. Rose Zhang is now three for three in college starts, winning the Stanford Invitational this weekend with a school-record-tying 16-under total. She asked for it while rep- resenting America at the Junior Ryder Cup in Paris in 2018. His way of teaching golf is very professional, and he is very experienced and nice with good personality. Unlike sports such as soccer and basketball, golf has a steep start-up cost before you even arrive at the range with equipment. First, she stays in the present. Your hard work ethics are a good path for me to follow. Shes an extremely humble youngster. It changed my daily schedule that I was so used to., Although frustrating at times, the break was a turning point in Zhangs career.