Amid the 2023 AIG Women’s Open, Rose Zhang Becomes the Flag Bearer of Support as a Fellow Golfer Makes a Dominating Comeback

Breakthrough stories in golf are more than awe-inspiring. They are tremendous motivators for the world to realize that anything is possible as long as we keep a positive and open mind.

Ladies’ golf, in particular, is filled with such stories. Be it Nelly Korda at the professional circuit or up-and-coming stars in the Amateur tournaments, there are several female golfers whose potential is beyond normal. LPGA Pro Rose Zhang’s friend and former peer from the amateur circuit is one of those turn-around stories with boundless potential.

Rose Zhang’s friend from Stanford is making an extraordinary comeback

While she was at the prestigious University in California, LPGA Tour’s very own female Tiger Woods, earned numerous titles thanks to her competitive streak. However, Zhang isn’t the only one who liked to win at the amateur circuit. Another cardinal with just as much passion and competitiveness has long been turning heads in the amateur tournaments.

Rachel Heck is one of those names in the amateur circuits that you can’t help but know. She won 6 singles tournament titles in her freshman year and became a popular personality in the golfing cosmos. She also won the individual NCAA title and followed that with two wins in her sophomore year. A tragic need for surgery abruptly halted her progress in February, although she was away from the sport since October 2022 due to Mono.

But now, finally, the rising star from Tennessee is back and already preparing to claim more titles. While processing the stress of the final Major Championship at the AIG Women’s Open, Rose Zhang shared the story about her friend on her Instagram saying, “Ahhh, too excited for this comeback.” 

She added a beautiful picture of her former Stanford buddy. The USGA also shared the comeback story on their Twitter (now X) account mentioning her leave of absence from golf. But the highlight is how the amateur golfer made her comeback just in time and is now only two rounds away from winning the title at the US Women’s Amateur tournament in Bel-Air.

This title grab for the most important and prestigious tournament is bound to make her one of the most popular female golfers on the amateur circuit.

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LPGA Pro Rose Zhang, is just as thrilled about Heck’s return to the golfing world as the Amateur players. The young woman is a driving

Why was Rachel Heck missing in action?

In the midst of her spectacular run playing for the NCAA, Heck fell into an unlucky trap. Sadly, she first fell victim to Mono soon after winning her two titles in her sophomore year. Rachel Heck had to take a little time off. But that wasn’t all.

When she was getting ready to pick up her golf clubs again, the Amateur golfer learned that she was suffering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and in need of surgery. She had to take an indefinite leave from playing Amateur golf, but that didn’t stop her from cheering for her peers.

Now that she’s making a comeback, her peers, including Rose Zhang, are thrilled to see what the amateur golfer will achieve next.

What do you think of Rachel Heck’s return to Amateur golf? Do you think she should turn pro too, following in the footsteps of Rose Zhang? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.

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