Professional golfer
Rose Zhang
Rose Zhang is one of the most accomplished golfers in women’s golf history. The Irvine, California native dominated junior and amateur golf, won two NCAA individual titles at Stanford, and turned professional in 2023. She won her first LPGA Tour start and remains one of the tour’s most compelling yo
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- May 24, 2003Arcadia, California
- Hometown
- Irvine, California
- College
- Stanford University
- LPGA debut
- 2023
- LPGA wins
- 2Current official profile total
- Amateur No. 1
- 141 weeksLongest reign in women’s golf history
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
A generational amateur
Before turning professional, Zhang became the longest-reigning No. 1 women’s amateur golfer in history, spending 141 weeks atop the world rankings.
Career
An extraordinary Stanford résumé
Zhang won 12 times in only 20 Stanford events, including back-to-back NCAA individual championships—the first woman to accomplish that.
- Two-time NCAA individual champion
- 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion
- 2020 U.S. Women’s Amateur champion
- 2021 U.S. Girls’ Junior champion
Professional debut
She won immediately
Zhang won the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open in her first LPGA Tour start as a professional, defeating Jennifer Kupcho in a playoff.
Playing style
Composed, precise and technically polished
Her game is built around elite ball-striking, strong iron play and a calm competitive temperament. She is especially impressive when she can control approach-shot distances and avoid costly mistakes.
International stage
Already an Olympian and Solheim Cup player
Zhang represented the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics and has been part of major American team environments, including the Solheim Cup.
- 2024 Paris Olympics
- U.S. Curtis Cup teams
- 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup team
Equipment
A long-term Callaway player
Callaway has sponsored Zhang since she was 13. Reported recent equipment includes a Callaway driver, fairway woods, irons, wedges, an Odyssey putter and Callaway Chrome Tour X+ golf ball.
- Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond driver
- Callaway X Forged Star irons
- Callaway Opus wedges
- Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Double Wide putter
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Wins the U.S. Women’s Amateur
Zhang captured one of the most prestigious titles in amateur golf.
Wins the U.S. Girls’ Junior
She added a major national junior championship to her résumé.
Wins her first NCAA individual title
Zhang led Stanford to the NCAA championship as a freshman.
Wins the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
She claimed the ANWA title during her record-setting Stanford career.
Turns professional
Zhang left Stanford after two seasons and began her LPGA career.
Wins her professional debut
She won the Mizuho Americas Open in a playoff.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FM Championship | Strong closing performance | 2026-08-30 |
| The Standard Portland Classic | Competed in the event | 2026-08-15 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- Callaway Quantum Triple DiamondReported setupReported WITB · 2025-12-01
- Irons
- Callaway X Forged StarReported 5-PW setupReported WITB · 2025-12-01
- Wedges
- Callaway OpusReported 54° and 58° setupReported WITB · 2025-12-01
- Putter
- Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Double WideReported setupReported WITB · 2025-12-01
- Ball
- Callaway Chrome Tour X+Reported setupReported WITB · 2025-12-01
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Watch her approach play and decision-making. Zhang already has the technical package; the next step is converting that consistency into major-championship victories.