Tiger Woods hails Rose Zhang as 20-year-old wins on professional debut
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#6C21Y)
- American is seen by many as the future of women's golf
- Zhang wins Mizuho Americas Open on second playoff hole
Rose Zhang became the first player to win on their pro LPGA Tour debut in 72 years, capturing the Mizuho Americas Open on the second hole of a playoff against Jennifer Kupcho on Sunday.
The last female player to win as a pro in her debut was Beverly Hanson, who edged Babe Zaharias to take the Eastern Open in 1951.
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