On the heels of a record-setting amateur career, capped this week by a second straight NCAA individual women’s championship, Rose Zhang announced Friday she will turn professional, a move that brings immediate American star power to the LPGA Tour.
Zhang’s eagerly anticipated announcement, according to officials in the amateur and professional ranks of women’s golf, had been in the works for only a few days after the Stanford all-American became the first woman to claim consecutive NCAA titles.
“Wow… it’s finally happening,” Zhang posted to her Instagram page. “I am excited to announce that I am officially turning professional next week! The endless love, support and inspiration from so many people brought me to this point of my golf career.” Zhang is scheduled to play in her first tournament as a professional at next week’s Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, courtesy of an exemption.Not long after her announcement, the U.S. Golf Association also provided Zhang an exemption into the U.S. Women’s Open, which will be held for the first time at Pebble Beach Golf Links, beginning July 6.Zhang also has received an exemption into August’s Women’s British Open at Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey, England.
“I am truly blessed to have a packed summer schedule that includes all four of the Major Championships and want to thank @pga, @usga, @therandagolf and all of the title sponsors for such incredible opportunities at the start of my career,” Zhang wrote.Zhang’s amateur career concluded with a comeback triumph at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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