After Her Recent Profound Performance, Is Rose Zhang Playing at the 2023 AIG Women’s Open?

The 5th major event for the LPGA is almost upon us. The AIG Women’s Open is approaching fast, starting next week on the 10th of August at the Walton Health Golf Club in the southern parts of England. It is among the most prestigious events for women’s golf and dates back to the 70s when the trophy resembled two candlesticks as compared to the sleek design awarded these days.

144 women golfers are on the roster and preparing hard for the challenges. Qualifying for the prestigious event was a rigorous process and fans are looking forward to finding out if their favorite LPGA stars will be playing at the event, Rose Zhang in particular. Let’s find out.

Is Rose Zhang playing at the 2023 AIG Women’s Open?

Ever since she appeared on the radar of the golfing community, Rose Zhang has not ceased to deliver surprises. Not for nothing is she often compared to the legendary PGA GOAT Tiger Woods. Her intense competitiveness coupled with her abilities on the greens has quickly made her a fan favorite.

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She has been on the LPGA Tour’s circuit long before she turned pro back in May 2023, and instantly claimed her maiden title at the Mizuho Americas Open. Last year, at Muirfield, Zhang claimed the 28th spot at the 2022 AIG Women’s Open, making her a shoo-in for this year’s 5th Major Tournament. The top 30 from the event last year also qualified for the event this year as per the AIG Women’s Open Field.

The former World Amateur Golf Ranker is also among the top 120 in the LPGA Race to CME Globe Season. Therefore, Rose Zhang is definitely qualified to play at the Walton Health Golf Club next week. Since turning pro, the LPGA’s rising star has played at 5 tournaments, and even though she missed the cut at the Dana Open, her performance at the other 4 events has been awe-inducing.

Rose Zhang’s performance at the LPGA so far

One of the best golfers from Stanford University, Rose Zhang is following in the footsteps of her alumnus Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie West. Not only did the rookie star win her very first pro event on the LPGA Tour but she also consistently remained in the top 10 of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (T8), the US Women’s Open (T9), and the Amundi Evian Championship (T9).

Zhang also has an inspiring legacy at the NCAA, and she even forewent the record set by Leona Maguire for holding the top position on the World Amateur Golf Rankings for the longest time. She has several accolades to her name from her amateur years and even played at the Junior Ryder Cup event.

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