‘Goat of All Goats’: Rose Zhang’s Meaningful Message Makes Way Into Golf World’s Heart Hours After Her First Major Failure as a Pro

Earlier this month, Rose Zhang sent ripples through the golf world by winning the Mizuho Americas Open, her first-ever tournament as a professional. In doing so, she became the only LPGA player in 72 years to win on her pro debut.

Consequently, fans’ expectations were through the roof as she entered the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship last week. Even though she fell short of a miraculous feat, Zhang’s latest social media update has got fans showering her with love and praise. Let’s dive in to learn more!

Rose Zhang shares heartfelt update on social media after Women’s PGA Championship loss

Just moments before the final round at Baltusrol was suspended due to thunderstorms, Rose Zhang had once again become the subject of much buzz. The 20-year-old prodigy had kicked off the day with back-to-back birdies after starting seven strokes behind 54-hole leader Leona Maguire. Following four steady pars, another pair of birdies on the 7th and 8th came to pass. Zhang’s electrifying start saw her surge up the leaderboard until she was just one shot off the lead at one point.

Many golf fans wondered if the Stanford product would do the impossible. After all, no player in LPGA’s decades-long history had emerged winner on their first two starts as a pro. To further fuel everyone’s expectations, Zhang made another birdie at the 11th once play recommenced.

Later, however, the golfer fell behind after two costly bogeys on No. 13 and 16. She later finished her day on 4-under 67, three strokes behind eventual winner Ruoning Yin. Regardless, the young golfer will be content with her strong showing, especially with the US Women’s Open drawing near.

On Monday, she even took to Instagram to share her experience from the recently-concluded major.

“@kpmgwomenspga – you were an absolute treat,” read the caption accompanying her post. “Couldn’t be more thankful to play my first major as a pro in front of such incredible and supportive crowds this week!! Energy was seriously immaculate.”

Zhang’s T8 finish at Baltusrol also saw her take home $214,811 in winnings.

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The LPGA sensation also made her next goal abundantly clear, further writing, “Next up -> @uswomensopen.” So far, the post has received a great deal of love from Zhang’s fans and well-wishers.

Zhang wins over the golf world with her beautiful Instagram post

After a record-setting amateur career, Rose Zhang is currently making huge strides as a professional as well. The LPGA star now has a win and another top-10 finish in her first two starts as a pro. “Goat of all goats,” commented amateur golfer and 2021 ANWA runner-up Emilia Migliaccio.

Meanwhile, one Zhang fan revealed, “showed up thursday at mizuho cuz i’m a gigantic golf nerd, showed up sunday at baltusrol cuz you’re awesome. see u next time you’re in town!”

“You’re going to have a fabulous career,” wished another.

After her latest showing, Zhang also climbed up to No. 45 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. “Fun to watch. Be rooting for you at pebble,” said one fan, wishing her well for the year’s third major.

“Congratulations on a well-played tournament! Good luck at Pebble Beach,” wrote another golf enthusiast. 

Do you think Rose Zhang will be able to win the US Women’s Open next month? What was your favorite moment from Baltusrol? Tell us in the comments!