It's been a great month of golf for me so far thanks to George Pinnell! 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. Junior Rachel Heck, the 2021 NCAA individual champion . Her swings may look effortless and her rhythm unmatchable, but effortlessness is only achieved in daily, boring work 300 range balls, 100 straight 4-footers and then taking that work to the course. She can be as good as she wants to be, Pinnell said. Rose Zhang (born May 24, 2003 [1]) is an American amateur golfer. 19. and She was named by American Junior Golf Association as the 2019 Girls Rolex Junior Player of the Year. She had an old head on young shoulders, Pinnell said. Rose Zhang Player Profile - Amateur Golf George quickly put her back on track for progress and health. Subscribe now. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. Not surprisingly, the Cardinal are the No. She never gets away from that, said Pinnell. Its a rapid rise Pinnell wishes he could credit to his own coaching. Rose Zhang was 138 yards from finishing her week in style. She did not hit one shot on the range. Zhang was born in Arcadia, California and resides in Irvine, California. 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. 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. 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 amateur? This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Rose Zhang won the U.S. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. George has taught some of the best players in the world and helped them to where they are now in their careers. 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. 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. Tempo is biggest thing for her. Zhang arrived at Stanford with a string of amateur accomplishments to her name to match what Woods achieved in the unpaid game. Zhang made the final round and finished 17th. 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. Pinnell, 75, credits Zhangs father Henry for her strong mental approach, saying that she thrives on the challenges he presents. He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. The last couple days weve seen really nice crowds coming out to watch them play. 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. She celebrated her victory by flying to Evian, France, where she competed in another LPGA major, the Amundi Evian Championship, and made the cut. Through her slowed-down swings, Zhang realized that she was taking the club back too inside which was causing her to miss shots. 21.8301. And as a parent I learn quite a bit from him as well. 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. Its just more hassle to go around and see which courses I can play at.. 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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. Having spent her youth dabbling in other sports like . As we know, amateur success doesnt guarantee riches in professional golf. Her natural tempo is beautifully smooth and unteachable. My daughter Alice ziyi Zhao is lucky and proud to have George Pinnell as her golf coach, she likes his teaching very much. Zhang also won the PING Invitational this year to become the first juniors-level two-time PING Invitational champion. Top finishers will win automatic exemptions into the prestigious Golfweek International Junior Invitational Nov 4-5 in Florida. Terms of Service Amateur Championships in August, battling a left wrist injury that had her considering withdrawing from the tournament at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. 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. Rose Zhang: "I'm Truly Blessed to be Able to Play Against the Best" Stanford junior Rachel Heck out indefinitely with shoulder injury This mainly affected players from the former Soviet Union, such as Viktor Onopko, and the former Yugoslavia, such as Davor uker. Still, her early accomplishments have been nothing but stellar. Golfer Rose Zhang Shows Championship Mettle At US Girls - PressBox 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. she improved much under his good teaching and is on the way to succeed as a junior golfer step by step. Rose Zhang defeated Gabriela Ruffles in 38 holes to claim the title. She's a golf prodigy and the world's No. 1 amateur. Her season at 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. I think shes going to blow any hard worker Ive ever had on my team away, said Cardinal coach Anne Walker. She also credits her father for developing her into a tough competitor. She competed in the2019 U.S. Womens Openat 16 years of age. The next day, Zhang shot 67 and won the tournament. She acted so naturally, in fact, she ended up winning the one-day event, setting in motion the start of a promising career that soon crossed paths with Pinnell, who began coaching her about five years ago. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? As Georges student for the past 6 years, to say that he has helped my golf game is an understatement. Not even Stanford alumni Tiger Woods managed that. My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life and in my character, said Zhang. Zhang and Stanford have one more tournament on the fall schedule, the Pac-12 Preview in Hawaii the first week of November. Zhang began playing golf at age 9and now, at 18, is the best amateur player in the world. Phil Mickelson won three NCAA titles at ASU. The Irvine, Calif., resident has committed to enroll at Stanford University in the fall of 2021. I think her mentality is, I can beat you. Now, she would never say that, and she would kill me for saying that, but yeah. 8 Georgia, 1up, Won her semifinal match vs. No. But were these questions really from a middle schooler, when they read more like something a 20-year-old would ask? In school, Zhang has the benefit of a deep roster to provide motive her to work each day. 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. 2023 The WORLD AMATEUR GOLF RANKING ranks male and female amateur golfers by assessing performance at thousands of amateur golf tournaments and championships, worldwide. She was curious and dedicated, willing to put in the time needed to improve her game, asking the sort of questions that proved to the longtime coach his pupil was impressive beyond just driving distance and a knack for reading greens. 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. One hole costs Rose Zhang at Augusta, but she's only - Golf Channel Ive always told Rose, if you can take care of the golf ball, everything else will take care of itself. I loved the campus, the practice facility, the academic opportunities there and my coach and my teammates.. Thanks for everything George. 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. But what does it actually take to reach this level of achievement? (Photo courtesy of Stanford). 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. 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. Girls' Junior on Saturday at Columbia Country Club in historic fashion. I am definitely extremely grateful and blessed to have him as a coach, mentor, and friend. I only wish we could see him more often. 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. She put her club in her bag and said, OK, Dad, lets go to dinner and get ready for tomorrow, Pinnell recalled. the U.S. Girls Junior Amateur title in July, Heck won five straight tournaments to cap her freshman year in the spring. Stanford, Zhang victorious at Windy City Collegiate. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings for more than 53 weeks. And not only does he teach my daughter golf skills, he also coaches her on mental guidance and how to be a better person. This is the first tournament of the2023 Golfweek Junior Tournament Series. This is where I think some of the best teaching happens. [5][6], Zhang won the U.S. Women's Amateur in August 2020 after defeating Gabriela Ruffels in the final on the 38th hole. The information and support he gives to his players is really valuable. Predicting how child prodigies will fare in the future is a bit like trying to guess winning lottery numbers. Heck won five straight tournaments to cap her freshman year in the spring. It was Zhangs turn to be confused. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. During the extended range session, Zhang is intensely focused on the second key to her success her fundamentals. Zhangs father was on the bag during her low-am run at the 2020 ANA and her U.S. Women's Amateur win. She is the second consecutive individual title winner for the Cardinal. Zhang headed to the range afterwards, took slow practice swings to sync up her tempo and reviewed her fundamentals. First, she stays in the present. On Sunday at the Stanford Invitational, Zhang finished her third college start for the Cardinal with her third victory. I think inside of her, shes got a lot of confidence.. 16 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. Shell be three back of the leader and the next thing you know, she finds a way to get something done.. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open at 16 years of age. To be in a position to earn Rolex Player of the Year honors again in 2020 was arduous. I learned a lot more about the real world, she said. All rights reserved. A perfect Zhang story, but not often told, occurred at the 2020 Ping Invitational. And I think she has that in the back of her mind, but again, would never say it. Nov 02, 2021. It feels like Rose Zhang wins a lot more than she loses. So what I dont really want to take any bad memories away from here.. You are a fighter with a kind and big heart to create miracles in your players. The multi-year deal was announced on the morning of Zhang entering the U.S. Women's Open.[13]. February 27, 2023 at 11:54 AM. He cares about, and checks scores, for every single tournament his players compete in, no matter how big or small the tournament is. I was just like, Oh well, Ill just act natural, Zhang said. 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. We, and all of those who you touch, owe you a deep, thank you, from the heart. 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. Among them a two-time Mark H McCormack Medal winner (2020 and 2021) as the leading player on the World Amateur Golf Ranking; 2020 U.S. Womens Amateur champion; 2021 U.S. Girls Champion; two-time Rolex Junior Player of the Year; a member of the victorious 2021 U.S. Curtis Cup team; low amateur in the 2020 ANA Inspiration with an 11th place finish. What makes Rose Zhang the No. 1 amateur? She and her coach detail the 1-ranked amateur in Septemberafter finishing T-11 at the ANA Inspiration. 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. He helps me stay driven.. Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine debrief after some dominant performances at Blessings and Colonial before paying tribute to the late Richard Sykes. 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. So he asked her who was writing the messages during their next lesson. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. 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. What makes Rose Zhang the No. 1 amateur? She and her coach detail the Sometimes I tend to quick it up and I definitely feel it. 6 in Golfweeks girls junior rankings and No. What is it about Zhang that makes her so good? That event was definitely very hard, Zhang said. The day-to-day grind caught up with Zhang around the beginning of the year, when she battled tendinitis in her arm and wrist. Point average. 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. When I didnt play golf I heard a lot more voices than when I was practicing," she said. 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. For a player who easily grasps big-picture perspectives, the value of a back-up plan surely isnt lost on her. Coach George has been a critical factor for my daughter, Angie Zhang, in her golf pursuit. 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. Maybe someday Woods will ask for a snapshot with her. 20022023 Irvine Company, LLC. 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. Working with you has been an amazing opportunity. 1 women's amateur and one of the favorites to win the Augusta National Women's Amateur. They have done wonders for me, Zhang said of Pacific Academys teachers and staff. 11. 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. This is the first tournament of the2023 Golfweek Junior Tournament Series. Rose Zhang outlasts defending champion Gabriela Ruffels to win U.S Privacy Policy. FORE HIRE Launches "Women Who Want to Work in Golf" Program It was amazing, Zhang says. She was different.. She made just two bogeys over 54 holes en route to shooting a school-record-tying 16-under 197 at the Stanford Golf Club. Your hard work ethics are a good path for me to follow. Dave looked hale and healthy and said he still played golf a few times a week. That kind of self-awareness is only possible for someone who constantly works within themselves to achieve peak performance. 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. 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 was just warming up. Shes obviously spent many hours of work. Pinnell, like so many others, believes Zhang could be a generational type of player:I think that is in her veins.. He asked Ko if he could introduce Zhang to her and snap a few photos of the pair. 1-ranked amateur in September after finishing T-11 at the ANA Inspiration. And she is the No. ; Players who represented the country they moved to in . In May 2022, Zhang won the individualNCAA Championshipby 3 shots. 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. He not only teaches Alice the skill of golf technology , but also he teaches her mental guidance and how to become a good player. 2020 U.S. Women's Open: Rose Zhang - USGA 1-ranked team in the Womens Golf Coaches Association polls, having won all three team titles so far this fall. Among them a two-time Mark H McCormack Medal winner (2020 and 2021) as the leading player on the World Amateur Golf Ranking; 2020 U.S. Women's Amateur champion; 2021 U.S. Girls' Champion; two-time Rolex Junior Player of the Year; a member of the victorious 2021 U . She was named byAmerican Junior Golf Associationas the 2019 Girls Rolex Junior Player of the Year. She doesnt make many mistakes. Furthermore, George has shown genuine care for my mental and wellbeing outside of lessons when Im traveling for a golf tournament. 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. Shell be competing for the U.S. in the Pan American Games in August, Pinnell said. I am definitely extremely grateful and blessed to have him as a coach, mentor, and friend. In total the Players that have received instruction from George have accounted for 350+ tournament wins on the Professional, College and Junior levels. Shot 64 to finish 2nd stage Japan Q-school to finish 3rd!!! He has helped her get to a place where she can focus on what she needs to do. We all should learn the life lessons, attitude and the tenacious fighting spirit that you have toward difficulties that you face. For me, Im learning so much from watching her, said Stanford womens coach Anne Walker. I dont set specific goals, but try to keep myself in a strict practice, said Zhang. 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. Applied Divisor. She competed in the 2019 U.S. Women's Open and was on the gold medal team at the 2019 Pan American Games . 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. In 2019, Zhang advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Girls' Junior and helped the USA win a mixed team gold medal in the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Coming from that week, I learned a lot, and could gain more improvement on my game. On her 19th birthday she was presented with the Annika Award for best female college golfer of the year. In May 2022, Zhang won the individual NCAA Championship by 3 shots. 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. And not only does he teach my daughter golf skills, he also coaches her on mental guidance and how to be a better person. Rose Zhang - World Amateur Golf Ranking Player Profile George has taught some of the best players in the world and helped them to where they are now in their careers. Georges knowledge and experience gives him the ability to be direct and speak to what changes should be made to improve my performance. 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. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. My daughter Alice ziyi Zhao is lucky and proud to have George Pinnell as her golf coach, she likes his teaching very much. Zhang is No. She practices every day after school. [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. She then clinched Stanford's second NCAA team title by winning the final match, 3 and 1. 1-ranked amateur womens golfer on Earth. The multi-year deal was announced on the morning of Zhang entering the U.S. Womens Open.[12]. The Cardinal roster includes the reigning NCAA individual champion and player of the year, Rachel Heck, and first-team All-American Angelina Ye. Top 10 Finishes. Remember The Name: Rose Zhang - Alistair Tait Golf She had picked up her fathers club a few months earlier and happened to make contact with a ball. 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. 5 Auburn, 5&4, Won her championship match vs. No. You are a fighter with a kind and big heart to create miracles in your players. 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.