Rising Star Award Recipient: Rose Zhang

Rose Zhang has taken the LPGA by storm since turning professional in May 2023 – winning her first event, and finishing in the Top 10 in her first 3 Major Championships: the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, and The Amundi Evian Championship. By winning the Mizuho Americas Open, Rose became the first woman to win in their professional debut since 1951. Prior to turning professional, Rose won the prestigious 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur in April, followed by completing her 2023 Stanford Season by defending her NCAA title – becoming the back-to-back Champion for the Women’s Individual Championship. A member of the 2023 Solheim Cup Team for USA, Rose’s professional career is just getting started as she continues to make history in the sport.

Born and raised in Irvine, CA, Rose has represented the United States in elite team competitions over the years and is also proud of her Chinese heritage, where she hopes to make a long-term impact on the game. Away from the golf course, Rose is enjoying student life at one of the most prestigious Universities in the world. Like most Stanford student-athletes, she has a demanding course load and regimented training schedule, yet has managed to find balance and excel in both the classroom and on the course. Rose has seen success off the golf course in the NIL space, where she was named the first-ever NIL ambassador globally for Adidas and Callaway.

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