Months After Toppling Tiger Woods, LPGA Phenom Rose Zhang Gets Brutally Honest About the Burden of Soaring ‘Attention’

Rose Zhang, who is often compared to Tiger Woods, is quite similar to the GOAT. While she is currently trying her luck at the CP Women’s Open, she is exceptionally remembered for her decorated amateur career which was quite amazing just like Woods’ amateur career. She even likes the fact that she is admired a lot by her fans which keeps her motivated to play even better.

On top of that, the attention she received after winning her debut tournament in June generated immense excitement and lofty expectations from her fanbase. She also acknowledged this recently during a conversation on Business Beyond the Game, affirming the prevailing sentiments.

Rose Zhang talks about how she handles attention and expectation

In a recent appearance on Business Beyond the Game, Zhang delved into various topics, including her strategy for brand partnerships, the seamless transition from collegiate golf to her professional career, and her insightful thoughts on how the LPGA can capitalize on its current momentum.

When asked by the host Eric Jackson about how she handles the attention, the Stanford star stated, “There’s certainly a lot more attention. There’s a lot more expectation, but I really just take it all as a stride.” The 20-year-old golfer further confessed that she does at times make an error while competing but one of her biggest traits is to embrace everything.

She even clarified that she is embracing every part and step that she is taking. Zhang further stated, “It’s more of a gratitude towards them that they expected a lot of out of me and they expect me to play well.” The American professional golfer also feels encouraged and she takes it as a positive approach to all the attention she gets in regard to considering her for the future of women’s golf. 

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Eric Jackson then took to his Twitter (now X) handle and shared the video with the caption: “Business Beyond the Game is back this week with one of golf’s rising stars @rosezhang. Some consider her to be the future of women’s golf. She doesn’t mind the hype ”

Well, Zhang’s extraordinary performance in her debut event, coupled with the immense anticipation and enthusiasm from her supporters, has led to comparisons of her being the future of women’s golf.

A look into the rising star Rose Zhang’s golfing journey

Zhang has rapidly established herself as a rising star in women’s golf, capturing attention across the industry. Her remarkable journey began in June, following her consecutive NCAA title wins for Stanford. In an extraordinary display of skill, she triumphed in her debut on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour, a feat that had not been achieved since 1951 by Beverly Hanson. 

Zhang’s talent is guided by the experienced mentorship of LPGA veteran Michelle Wie West, earning her admiration from numerous figures in the professional golf community, including fellow Stanford alum Tiger Woods. Her exceptional start has garnered widespread applause, solidifying her status as one of the sport’s brightest prospects. Keeping this in mind, do you agree with what Zhang just shared in the video? Let us know in the comments below.

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