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<h2><strong>Danielle Kang 2023: Early Life, Relationship, and Career</strong></h2>
Danielle Grace Kang was born on October 20, 1992, in San Francisco. She is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the LPGA Tour. The golfer was quite a phenom in her amateur days, as she won the U.S. Women's Amateur twice, in 2010 and 2011.
<h2><b>Early Life, College, and Amateur Career</b></h2>
Kang grew up in Southern California. She studied at Oak Park High School but was later transferred to Westlake High School. She did college at Pepperdine University in Malibu in 2010. In 2007, she was 14 years old when she qualified for the US Women’s Open. Kang played junior golf extensively with the Southern California PGA Junior Tour alongside fellow SCPGA alumni such as Lizette Salas and Brianna Do.

[caption id="attachment_1521561" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1521561 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Danielle-Kang-1.jpg" alt="Danielle Kang" width="1920" height="1344" /> April 28, 2022, Palos Verdes, California, USA: Danielle Kang during Round 1 at the Palos Verdes Championship presented by Bank of America on Thursday April 28, 2022 held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes, California. /PI Palos Verdes USA - ZUMAp124 20220428_zaa_p124_066 Copyright: xJAVIERxROJASx. Image Credits: IMAGO[/caption]

In her college days as well, Kang played on the Pepperdine golf team through the regular season in the spring of 2011. Though she was ruled academically ineligible to compete in the 2011 NCAA post-season, she stated that she was not disappointed because she wanted to focus on her future and wanted to turn pro after the US Women’s Amateur.

Kang won her first U.S. Women's Amateur in 2010, and afterwards, she competed in all four majors as an amateur in 2011. She made the cut in three of the majors. She repeated her US Open Amateur win in 2011 in August to become the first player in 15 years to win consecutive titles.
<h2><strong>Professional Career</strong></h2>
After turning professional, Kang competed in her first tournament in 2011. It was in September at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Although she entered the tournament on a sponsor's exemption, sadly, she missed the cut. The same year, she entered the 2011 LPGA Qualifying School, where she survived Stage II, shooting +5. Her score was just inside the cut line to qualify for the final stage. She finished the final stage of Q-School and tied for the 39th spot. She then earned conditional status on the LPGA Tour for 2012.

In 2012, she played 19 tournaments and made cuts in 13 of them. She earned a total of $239,184 that year and was in 52nd place on the official LPGA season-ending money list. After her success in 2012, she earned full-time status on the LPGA Tour.

For four years after turning full-time, she did not win any tournaments, but her career’s first win came at the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She then won the 2018 and 2019 Buick LPGA Shanghai tournaments. Next year, in 2020, Kang won the LPGA Drive On Championship at Inverness Club in Ohio, which was the LPGA's first tournament back after a six-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One week later, Kang won her fifth LPGA Tour event at the Marathon Classic.

Kang won the 2020 Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour. In 2022, Kang won the fifth title on the Tour at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf &amp; Country Club in Orlando, Florida.

[caption id="attachment_1521570" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1521570 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Danielle-Kang-5.jpg" alt="Danielle Kang" width="1920" height="1280" /> ROGERS, AR - SEPTEMBER 25: Danielle Kang USA reacts after chipping in for eagle on the on the 18th green to send the tournament into a playoff during the final round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club on September 25, 2022 in Rogers, AR. Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire GOLF: SEP 25 LPGA, Golf Damen - Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&amp;G Icon4392209251241. Image Credits: IMAGO[/caption]

In 2023, when she started her new season, she narrowly missed a rare back-to-back win when she lost to her longtime friend <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lydia-ko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lydia Ko</a> at the Gainbridge LPGA at the Boca Rio tournament. The two were tied against each other at 12-under after the 14th hole in the fourth round when Ko made a birdie at the 15th to take the lead, and both birdied the 16th; then both parred the final two holes. She earned $184,255 to Ko's $300,000.

In 2022, at the end of the US Women’s Open in June, the golfer announced that she would be going on a hiatus from golf. She shared that she had a tumor in her spine that needed to be treated. She then returned to the sport in late August of the same year and competed in the CP Women’s Open.
<h2><b>Personal Life</b></h2>
Kang is of Korean-American descent and was born to South Korean parents, K.S. Kang and Grace Lee. Her father used to caddy for her before he passed away in 2013 due to cancer. She has a brother, whose name is Alex Kang. He played golf for San Diego State. Kang is unmarried, but she was in a relationship from 2018 to 2021. She started dating Maverick McNealy, who is also a professional golfer from Las Vegas. The duo dated for three years before calling it quits in 2021.

[caption id="attachment_1521566" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1521566 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Danielle-Kang-3.jpg" alt="Danielle Kang" width="1920" height="1280" /> OTTAWA, ON - AUGUST 28: Danielle Kang of the United States on the 1st hole tee during the final round of the CP Womens Open on August 28, 2022, at The Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire GOLF: AUG 28 LPGA, Golf Damen - CP Womens Open Icon220828213. Image Credits: IMAGO[/caption]
<h2><strong>Professional wins and best major finishes</strong></h2>
<strong>1. LPGA Tour wins</strong>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Year</strong></td>
<td><strong>Tournament</strong></td>
<td><strong>Winning score</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2017</td>
<td>KPMG Women's PGA Championship</td>
<td>−13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018</td>
<td>Buick LPGA Shanghai</td>
<td>−13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2019</td>
<td>Buick LPGA Shanghai</td>
<td>−16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2020</td>
<td>LPGA Drive On Championship</td>
<td>−7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2020</td>
<td>Marathon Classic</td>
<td>−15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022</td>
<td>Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions</td>
<td>−16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<strong>2. Best finishes in major tournaments</strong>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Year</strong></td>
<td><strong>Tournament </strong></td>
<td><strong>Position</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2017</td>
<td>KPMG Women's PGA Championship</td>
<td>T1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018</td>
<td>Evian Championship</td>
<td>T18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018</td>
<td>US Women’s Open</td>
<td>T4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2019</td>
<td>Chevron Championship</td>
<td>T6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2020</td>
<td>Women’s British Open</td>
<td>T32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Danielle Kang

Danielle Kang 2023: Early Life, Relationship, and Career Danielle Grace Kang was born on October 20, 1992, in San Francisco. She is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the LPGA Tour. The golfer was quite a phenom in her amateur days, as she won the U.S. Women&#8217;s Amateur twice, in 2010 and 2011. Early Life, College, and Amateur Career Kang grew up in Southern California. She studied at Oak Park High School but was later transferred to Westlake High School. She did college at Pepperdine University in Malibu in 2010. In 2007, she was 14 years old when she qualified for the US Women’s Open. Kang played junior golf extensively with the Southern California PGA Junior Tour alongside fellow SCPGA alumni such as Lizette Salas and Brianna Do. April 28, 2022, Palos Verdes, California, USA: Danielle Kang during Round 1 at the Palos Verdes Championship presented by Bank of America on Thursday April 28, 2022 held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes, California. /PI Palos Verdes USA &#8211; ZUMAp124 20220428_zaa_p124_066 Copyright: xJAVIERxROJASx. Image Credits: IMAGO In her college days as well, Kang played on the Pepperdine golf team through the regular season in the spring of 2011. Though she was ruled academically ineligible to compete in the 2011 NCAA post-season, she stated that she was not disappointed because she wanted to focus on her future and wanted to turn pro after the US Women’s Amateur. Kang won her first U.S. Women&#8217;s Amateur in 2010, and afterwards, she competed in all four majors as an amateur in 2011. She made the cut in three of the majors. She repeated her US Open Amateur win in 2011 in August to become the first player in 15 years to win consecutive titles. Professional Career After turning professional, Kang competed in her first tournament in 2011. It was in September at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Although she entered the tournament on a sponsor&#8217;s exemption, sadly, she missed the cut. The same year, she entered the 2011 LPGA Qualifying School, where she survived Stage II, shooting +5. Her score was just inside the cut line to qualify for the final stage. She finished the final stage of Q-School and tied for the 39th spot. She then earned conditional status on the LPGA Tour for 2012. In 2012, she played 19 tournaments and made cuts in 13 of them. She earned a total of $239,184 that year and was in 52nd place on the official LPGA season-ending money list. After her success in 2012, she earned full-time status on the LPGA Tour. For four years after turning full-time, she did not win any tournaments, but her career’s first win came at the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She then won the 2018 and 2019 Buick LPGA Shanghai tournaments. Next year, in 2020, Kang won the LPGA Drive On Championship at Inverness Club in Ohio, which was the LPGA&#8217;s first tournament back after a six-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One week later, Kang won her fifth LPGA Tour event at the Marathon Classic. Kang won the 2020 Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour. In 2022, Kang won the fifth title on the Tour at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf &amp; Country Club in Orlando, Florida. ROGERS, AR &#8211; SEPTEMBER 25: Danielle Kang USA reacts after chipping in for eagle on the on the 18th green to send the tournament into a playoff during the final round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club on September 25, 2022 in Rogers, AR. Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire GOLF: SEP 25 LPGA, Golf Damen &#8211; Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&amp;G Icon4392209251241. Image Credits: IMAGO In 2023, when she started her new season, she narrowly missed a rare back-to-back win when she lost to her longtime friend Lydia Ko at the Gainbridge LPGA at the Boca Rio tournament. The two were tied against each other at 12-under after the 14th hole in the fourth round when Ko made a birdie at the 15th to take the lead, and both birdied the 16th; then both parred the final two holes. She earned $184,255 to Ko&#8217;s $300,000. In 2022, at the end of the US Women’s Open in June, the golfer announced that she would be going on a hiatus from golf. She shared that she had a tumor in her spine that needed to be treated. She then returned to the sport in late August of the same year and competed in the CP Women’s Open. Personal Life Kang is of Korean-American descent and was born to South Korean parents, K.S. Kang and Grace Lee. Her father used to caddy for her before he passed away in 2013 due to cancer. She has a brother, whose name is Alex Kang. He played golf for San Diego State. Kang is unmarried, but she was in a relationship from 2018 to 2021. She started dating Maverick McNealy, who is also a professional golfer from Las Vegas. The duo dated for three years before calling it quits in 2021. OTTAWA, ON &#8211; AUGUST 28: Danielle Kang of the United States on the 1st hole tee during the final round of the CP Womens Open on August 28, 2022, at The Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire GOLF: AUG 28 LPGA, Golf Damen &#8211; CP Womens Open Icon220828213. Image Credits: IMAGO Professional wins and best major finishes 1. LPGA Tour wins  Year Tournament Winning score  2017 KPMG Women&#8217;s PGA Championship −13  2018 Buick LPGA Shanghai −13  2019 Buick LPGA Shanghai −16  2020 LPGA Drive On Championship −7  2020 Marathon Classic −15  2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions −16  2. Best finishes in major tournaments  Year Tournament  Position  2017 KPMG Women&#8217;s PGA Championship T1  2018 Evian Championship T18  2018 US Women’s Open T4  2019 Chevron Championship T6  2020 Women’s British Open T32

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Rose Zhang?Â </b></h2>
Rose Zhang has become an appealing name in the golf fraternity for her decorated achievements in such a short span of time. She is renowned for her incredible swing, which she has worked really hard on. Let's explore all that the emerging LPGA star has accomplished in her career and the path she is now on.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rose Zhangâ€™s Early Life</b></h2>
Rose Zhang was born on May 24, 1993, in Arcadia, California. She has resided in the Los Angeles area her whole life. She currently lives in Irvine, California. Her parents are Haibin Zhang and Li Cai. She was introduced to the sport at the tender age of 9 when her father's friend brought over a set of clubs, and she got intrigued by them. Zhang attended the Pacific Academy in her residence's district and then went to Stanford University in 2021.

[caption id="attachment_1789221" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1789221 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1027051370h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1356" /> Rose Zhang holds the championship trophy after winning the Augusta National Women s Amateur in a playoff over Jenny Bae at Augusta National Golf Club on April 01, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY AUG20230401121 JOHNxANGELILLO[/caption]

She has had a decorated AJGA career as well. The 2016 Rolex Junior All-American champion has two AJGA victories to her name. She emerged victorious in the 2017 Girls Junior PGA Championship in July. Zhang also competed as a member of the 2017 Wyndham Cup West team. Her other notable tournaments during her junior years are the KPMG Stacy Lewis Junior All-Star Invitational, where she finished at T3, the Rolex Girs Junior Championship, the PING Heather Farr Classic, the ANA Junior Inspiration, the ANNIKA Invitational, where she finished at T5, the 2016 Polo Golf Junior Classic, where she again finished at T5, the PING Invitational, the Callaway Golf Junior Championship, where she finished at T3, and the Under Armour/Allison Lee Championship, where she emerged as a runner-up.

At the age of 16, Zhang sure added a lot more feathers to her hat than a conventional amateur golfer. She represented the USA at the Junior Solheim Cup. In the same year, Zhang was one of the youngest golfers ever to compete in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The Stanford star was also named Girls Rolex Junior Player of the Year by the AJGA. She also competed in the 2019 US Women's Open. At the Pan American Games of that year, she was in the winning mix of the US mixed-gender team and finished in 8th place in the individual competition.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â Rose Zhangâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â </b></h2>
The 20-year-old prodigal golfer has been making huge waves in the world of golf since her amateur days and now, with her debut on the LPGA Tour in 2023 and her participation in various golf tournaments having added to her career earnings, Zhang's reported net worth is estimated to be $3 million, with her career earnings tallying up to be $1,437,864 till date.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rose Zhangâ€™s Career Timeline</b></h2>
2020 was the most inspiring moment of Zhang's amateur career. She won the US Women's Amateur in August 2020. She had beaten Gabriela Ruffles, and after this tremendous win in August, she became the number one amateur golfer.

Rose Zhang won the Mark H. McCormack Medal three times in her amateur career while ranking at the apex position. She won the medal for three consecutive years, starting in 2020.

In 2021, the amateur golfer stunned everyone with her marvelous victory in the US Girls' Junior Championship. She defeated Bailey Davis with a winning score of 6 and 4. Zhang also represented Team USA in the Curtis Cup for two consecutive years, in 2021 and 2022.

In 2022, she won the NCAA Championship by three shots and then went on to clinch the second team title for Stanford University. To honor her remarkable contribution to college golf, she was awarded the Annika Award for best female college golfer of the year on her 19th birthday. She then entered the 2022 Women's British Open and finished in a tie for the 28th position.

[caption id="attachment_1789208" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1789208 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1001931327h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1411" /> Rose Zhang watches as she walks off the 18th green during the Augusta National Women s Amateur Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia on Saturday, April 3, 2021. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY AUG20210403326 KEVINxDIETSCH[/caption]

The list of her other amateur wins is as follows:
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2016 AJGA-CCJGT Junior at Yorba Linda</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2017 Junior PGA Championship, Junior America's Cup</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2018 ANA Junior Inspiration, Swinging Skirts AJGA Invitational, The PING Invitational</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2019 Toyota Junior World Cup, Swinging Skirts AJGA Invitational, and Rolex Tournament of Champions</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2020 Rolex Girls Junior Championship, The PING Invitational, and the Rolex Tournament of Champions</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2021 Molly Collegiate Invitational, Windy City Collegiate Classic, Stanford Intercollegiate, Spirit International Amateur Championship (individual)</li>
</ul>
It is every collegiate golfer's dream to play professionally. Some golfers are fortunate enough to be able to live that dream, whereas others are not. Rose Zhang is one of those fortunate golfers who was able to live her lifelong dream.

The 20-year-old decorated golfer made the announcement of debuting professionally in theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-mizuho-americas-open-made-by-a-woman-played-by-women-everything-about-lpgas-innovative-event/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Mizuho Americas Open</a>Â on May 26, 2023. She announced the delightful news on her Instagram account.

After the Stanford sophomore made the announcement, she was exempt from participating in this year's women's majors: the June 22â€“25 Women's PGA Championship at Baltusrol, the July 6â€“9 U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach, and the Aug. 10â€“13 Women's Open in Surrey, England.

[caption id="attachment_1878734" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1878734" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-06-25T230810Z_128864006_MT1USATODAY20949370_RTRMADP_3_LPGA-KPMG-WOMEN-S-PGA-CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Rose Zhang" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jun 25, 2023; Springfield, New Jersey, USA; Rose Zhang reacts after completing the 18th hole during the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Rose Zhang's start to her LPGA career sounds like something out of a movie. On June 4th, 2023, the Stanford student etched her name in the annals of golfing history by becoming the first player in 72 years to win on the LPGA Tour in her pro debut.

Her win even caught the attention of a certain Stanford alumnus, none other than Tiger Woods, who congratulated the two-time NCAA winner. After achieving such a marvelous feat, Zhang immediately accepted her LPGA Tour membership. Further went on to represent the United States at the 2023 Solheim Cup in Andalucia, Spain. In her latest outing at the LPGA Tour's first event of 2024, the golfer secured a T7 at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rose Zhangâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
The rising star became the first college-level golfer to be sponsored by the biggest brands. The golf equipment brand Callaway was among them. The Carlsbad-based brand even released Chrome Soft X Truvis "Rose"â€”limited edition golf balls to celebrate the LPGA pro's historic win. The sports apparel and equipment brand Adidas was Rose's first sponsor. The golfer signed deals with these two brands in 2022.

As she turned pro, she bagged two more sponsorships from East West Bank and Delta. She made her pro debut at Liberty National with five sponsorships in total: Adidas, Callaway, Delta, East West Bank, and USwing Eyewear. She will wear Adidas apparel and shoes on the course, along with Callaway's golf bag. Delta will appear on the left side of her headwear, and the East-West Bank will appear on her right sleeve.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â </b><b>Â Rose Zhangâ€™s Career stats</b></h2>
Currently, the 20-year-old is holding the twenty-third spot on the Rolex Women's World Golf rankings. With just one year on the LPGA Tour, Zhang has found herself with five career Top 10 finishes. In 2023, the Irvine resident impressively made 12 cuts among the 13 events she played and also had four top-10 finishes, which included the Mizuho Americas Open.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rose Zhangâ€™s Records</b></h2>
Before she rose to the top tier in the rankings, she finished in the 11th position in the LPGA major, the ANA Inspiration. Her final score at this tournament became the best score an amateur golfer has ever shot in this tournament. The previous records were held by Caroline Keggi (1988) and Michelle Wie West (2004).

In May 2023, Zhang wrote NCAA Championship history. She became the first female golfer to ever win two NCAA individual titles.

With her leading performance during her time at Stanford University, Rose Zhang brokeÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Tiger Woods's </a>record of most wins at the aforesaid university!

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1773785" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1027051377h.jpg" alt="Rose Zhang" />

Rose Zhang earned the Smyth Salver Award for low amateur. With this award, her name was added to the list of some exceptional LPGA stars like Michelle Wie West (2005), Anna Nordqvist (2008), Danielle Kang (2011), Lydia <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lydia-ko/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Ko</a>Â (2012), and Georgia Hall (2013).

Rose Zhang was ranked in the top position in the Amateur World Rankings in September 2020. She stayed at number one in the amateur world rankings for 141 weeks straight, breaking Leona Maguire's record of 135 weeks. Zhang surpassed Maguire's record in April 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â </b><b>Rose Zhang</b><b>â€™s </b><b>performance at Augusta National Women's Amateur</b></h2>
April 1, 2023, marked yet another notable moment and milestone for the young golfer. Zhang won the Augusta National Women's Amateur. She defeated Jenny Bae in the playoffs. She clinched the victory on the second playoff hole when she made par.

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On the day preceding the final round on Sunday, Zhang had a stroke lead against her opponent. Winning the Augusta National Women's Amateur helped the young star achieve the amateur version of a grand slam, as she had already triumphed in the US Girls Junior, US Women's Amateur, and NCAA Championship.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rose Zhangâ€™s S</b><b>ocial Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 40.7879%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosezhang/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@rosezhang</a></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px"><strong>Personal Information</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rose Zhang</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rose</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">24th May 2003</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Arcadia, California, United States</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">20</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">5 ft 6.5 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Haibin and Li Cai</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Bill Sida Zhang</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">American</td>
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Rose Zhang

Who is Rose Zhang?Â  Rose Zhang has become an appealing name in the golf fraternity for her decorated achievements in such a short span of time. She is renowned for her incredible swing, which she has worked really hard on. Let&#8217;s explore all that the emerging LPGA star has accomplished in her career and the path she is now on. Rose Zhangâ€™s Early Life Rose Zhang was born on May 24, 1993, in Arcadia, California. She has resided in the Los Angeles area her whole life. She currently lives in Irvine, California. Her parents are Haibin Zhang and Li Cai. She was introduced to the sport at the tender age of 9 when her father&#8217;s friend brought over a set of clubs, and she got intrigued by them. Zhang attended the Pacific Academy in her residence&#8217;s district and then went to Stanford University in 2021. Rose Zhang holds the championship trophy after winning the Augusta National Women s Amateur in a playoff over Jenny Bae at Augusta National Golf Club on April 01, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY AUG20230401121 JOHNxANGELILLO She has had a decorated AJGA career as well. The 2016 Rolex Junior All-American champion has two AJGA victories to her name. She emerged victorious in the 2017 Girls Junior PGA Championship in July. Zhang also competed as a member of the 2017 Wyndham Cup West team. Her other notable tournaments during her junior years are the KPMG Stacy Lewis Junior All-Star Invitational, where she finished at T3, the Rolex Girs Junior Championship, the PING Heather Farr Classic, the ANA Junior Inspiration, the ANNIKA Invitational, where she finished at T5, the 2016 Polo Golf Junior Classic, where she again finished at T5, the PING Invitational, the Callaway Golf Junior Championship, where she finished at T3, and the Under Armour/Allison Lee Championship, where she emerged as a runner-up. At the age of 16, Zhang sure added a lot more feathers to her hat than a conventional amateur golfer. She represented the USA at the Junior Solheim Cup. In the same year, Zhang was one of the youngest golfers ever to compete in the Augusta National Women&#8217;s Amateur. The Stanford star was also named Girls Rolex Junior Player of the Year by the AJGA. She also competed in the 2019 US Women&#8217;s Open. At the Pan American Games of that year, she was in the winning mix of the US mixed-gender team and finished in 8th place in the individual competition. Â Rose Zhangâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  The 20-year-old prodigal golfer has been making huge waves in the world of golf since her amateur days and now, with her debut on the LPGA Tour in 2023 and her participation in various golf tournaments having added to her career earnings, Zhang&#8217;s reported net worth is estimated to be $3 million, with her career earnings tallying up to be $1,437,864 till date. Rose Zhangâ€™s Career Timeline 2020 was the most inspiring moment of Zhang&#8217;s amateur career. She won the US Women&#8217;s Amateur in August 2020. She had beaten Gabriela Ruffles, and after this tremendous win in August, she became the number one amateur golfer. Rose Zhang won the Mark H. McCormack Medal three times in her amateur career while ranking at the apex position. She won the medal for three consecutive years, starting in 2020. In 2021, the amateur golfer stunned everyone with her marvelous victory in the US Girls&#8217; Junior Championship. She defeated Bailey Davis with a winning score of 6 and 4. Zhang also represented Team USA in the Curtis Cup for two consecutive years, in 2021 and 2022. In 2022, she won the NCAA Championship by three shots and then went on to clinch the second team title for Stanford University. To honor her remarkable contribution to college golf, she was awarded the Annika Award for best female college golfer of the year on her 19th birthday. She then entered the 2022 Women&#8217;s British Open and finished in a tie for the 28th position. Rose Zhang watches as she walks off the 18th green during the Augusta National Women s Amateur Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia on Saturday, April 3, 2021. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY AUG20210403326 KEVINxDIETSCH The list of her other amateur wins is as follows: 2016 AJGA-CCJGT Junior at Yorba Linda 2017 Junior PGA Championship, Junior America&#8217;s Cup 2018 ANA Junior Inspiration, Swinging Skirts AJGA Invitational, The PING Invitational 2019 Toyota Junior World Cup, Swinging Skirts AJGA Invitational, and Rolex Tournament of Champions 2020 Rolex Girls Junior Championship, The PING Invitational, and the Rolex Tournament of Champions 2021 Molly Collegiate Invitational, Windy City Collegiate Classic, Stanford Intercollegiate, Spirit International Amateur Championship (individual) It is every collegiate golfer&#8217;s dream to play professionally. Some golfers are fortunate enough to be able to live that dream, whereas others are not. Rose Zhang is one of those fortunate golfers who was able to live her lifelong dream. The 20-year-old decorated golfer made the announcement of debuting professionally in theÂ Mizuho Americas OpenÂ on May 26, 2023. She announced the delightful news on her Instagram account. After the Stanford sophomore made the announcement, she was exempt from participating in this year&#8217;s women&#8217;s majors: the June 22â€“25 Women&#8217;s PGA Championship at Baltusrol, the July 6â€“9 U.S. Women&#8217;s Open at Pebble Beach, and the Aug. 10â€“13 Women&#8217;s Open in Surrey, England. Jun 25, 2023; Springfield, New Jersey, USA; Rose Zhang reacts after completing the 18th hole during the final round of the KPMG Women&#8217;s PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports Rose Zhang&#8217;s start to her LPGA career sounds like something out of a movie. On June 4th, 2023, the Stanford student etched her name in the annals of golfing history by becoming the first player in 72 years to win on the LPGA Tour in her pro debut. Her win even caught the attention of a certain Stanford alumnus, none other than Tiger Woods, who congratulated the two-time NCAA winner. After achieving such a marvelous feat, Zhang immediately accepted her LPGA Tour membership. Further went on to represent the United States at the 2023 Solheim Cup in Andalucia, Spain. In her latest outing at the LPGA Tour&#8217;s first event of 2024, the golfer secured a T7 at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Rose Zhangâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements The rising star became the first college-level golfer to be sponsored by the biggest brands. The golf equipment brand Callaway was among them. The Carlsbad-based brand even released Chrome Soft X Truvis &#8220;Rose&#8221;â€”limited edition golf balls to celebrate the LPGA pro&#8217;s historic win. The sports apparel and equipment brand Adidas was Rose&#8217;s first sponsor. The golfer signed deals with these two brands in 2022. As she turned pro, she bagged two more sponsorships from East West Bank and Delta. She made her pro debut at Liberty National with five sponsorships in total: Adidas, Callaway, Delta, East West Bank, and USwing Eyewear. She will wear Adidas apparel and shoes on the course, along with Callaway&#8217;s golf bag. Delta will appear on the left side of her headwear, and the East-West Bank will appear on her right sleeve. Â Â Rose Zhangâ€™s Career stats Currently, the 20-year-old is holding the twenty-third spot on the Rolex Women&#8217;s World Golf rankings. With just one year on the LPGA Tour, Zhang has found herself with five career Top 10 finishes. In 2023, the Irvine resident impressively made 12 cuts among the 13 events she played and also had four top-10 finishes, which included the Mizuho Americas Open. Rose Zhangâ€™s Records Before she rose to the top tier in the rankings, she finished in the 11th position in the LPGA major, the ANA Inspiration. Her final score at this tournament became the best score an amateur golfer has ever shot in this tournament. The previous records were held by Caroline Keggi (1988) and Michelle Wie West (2004). In May 2023, Zhang wrote NCAA Championship history. She became the first female golfer to ever win two NCAA individual titles. With her leading performance during her time at Stanford University, Rose Zhang brokeÂ Tiger Woods&#8217;s record of most wins at the aforesaid university! Rose Zhang earned the Smyth Salver Award for low amateur. With this award, her name was added to the list of some exceptional LPGA stars like Michelle Wie West (2005), Anna Nordqvist (2008), Danielle Kang (2011), Lydia KoÂ (2012), and Georgia Hall (2013). Rose Zhang was ranked in the top position in the Amateur World Rankings in September 2020. She stayed at number one in the amateur world rankings for 141 weeks straight, breaking Leona Maguire&#8217;s record of 135 weeks. Zhang surpassed Maguire&#8217;s record in April 2023. Â Rose Zhangâ€™s performance at Augusta National Women&#8217;s Amateur April 1, 2023, marked yet another notable moment and milestone for the young golfer. Zhang won the Augusta National Women&#8217;s Amateur. She defeated Jenny Bae in the playoffs. She clinched the victory on the second playoff hole when she made par. Rose Zhang gets splashed with bottled water after winning the Augusta National Women s Amateur in a playoff over Jenny Bae at Augusta National Golf Club on April 1, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY AUG20230401125 JOHNxANGELILLO On the day preceding the final round on Sunday, Zhang had a stroke lead against her opponent. Winning the Augusta National Women&#8217;s Amateur helped the young star achieve the amateur version of a grand slam, as she had already triumphed in the US Girls Junior, US Women&#8217;s Amateur, and NCAA Championship. Rose Zhangâ€™s Social Media Accounts   Instagram @rosezhang  &nbsp;  Personal Information  Full Name Rose Zhang  Popular Name Rose  Date of Birth 24th May 2003  Birth Place Arcadia, California, United States  Age 20  Height 5 ft 6.5 inches  Parents Haibin and Li Cai  Siblings Bill Sida Zhang  Nationality American

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<h2><strong>Solheim Cup 2023 - History, Format, and Composition</strong></h2>
The Solheim Cup is the Ryder Cup’s sister tournament and follows the same format and structure. The International Cup is played among female golfers, and it is returning in 2023 with its 12th edition. The three-day event will begin on September 22 and conclude on September 24. The contest is being held at Finca Cortesin in Casares, Andalusia, Spain.
<h2><strong>Introduction to the Solheim Cup</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Origin and Naming</strong></li>
</ul>
The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers contested by teams representing Europe and the United States. The tournament is named after the Norwegian-American Karsten Solheim, who is known for founding the golf club manufacturing company PING and was also a driving force behind the Cup’s establishment.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Inaugural Year and Schedule Changes</strong></li>
</ul>
The inaugural Cup was held in 1990 at Lake Nona, Florida. Until 2002, the event was only played in even years. After the September 11 attacks in Europe and schedule alterations in 2001, the Solheim Cup was switched to odd-numbered years beginning in 2003.

[caption id="attachment_760222" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-760222 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-06T231208Z_1491951973_MT1USATODAY16698384_RTRMADP_3_LPGA-SOLHEIM-CUP-FINAL-DAY-SINGLES-MATCHES.jpg" alt="Matilda Castren" width="1920" height="1281" /> Sep 6, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Matilda Castren of Team Europe holds the Solheim Cup after defeating Team USA during competition rounds of the Solheim Cup golf tournament at Inverness Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

2001 was not the only year when the schedule was shuffled. Things got riled up again in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Solheim Cup will return in 2023.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>   Historical Winners</strong></li>
</ul>
The United States teams have won the Solheim Cup 10 times, and Europe has won the Cup 7 times. In 2021, Europe won in Ohio and is the current defending champion for the 2023 edition.
<h2><b>Format of the Solheim Cup</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Tournament Duration</strong></li>
</ul>
The Solheim Cup is a three-day tournament. Since 2002, there have been 28 matches—eight foursomes and eight four-balls played on days 1 and 2, and 12 singles on the final day.

Every match is worth a single point, and for every tied hole, the team gets half a point. After all matches are complete, the team with the most points wins the Cup. In cases of tied scores, the deafening team retains the cup.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Match Types and Scoring</strong></li>
</ul>
The format of the Solheim Cup is as follows:
<ol>
 	<li><strong>Day 1</strong> (Friday): Four foursomes matches in a morning session and four fourball matches in an afternoon session. A total of eight players from each team participated in each session, and not all the players competed on the first day.</li>
 	<li><strong>Day 2</strong> (Saturday): Four foursomes matches in a morning session and four fourball matches in an afternoon session. A total of eight players from each team participated in each session, just like the first day.</li>
 	<li><strong>Day 3</strong> (Sunday): 12 singles matches where all 12 players from each team participate.</li>
</ol>
[caption id="attachment_760218" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-760218 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-06T232205Z_183246143_MT1USATODAY16698401_RTRMADP_3_LPGA-SOLHEIM-CUP-FINAL-DAY-SINGLES-MATCHES-1.jpg" alt="Leona Maguire" width="1920" height="1281" /> Sep 6, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Leona Maguire of Team Europe, drinks from the Solheim Cup after defeating Team USA during competition rounds of the Solheim Cup golf tournament at Inverness Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters[/caption]
<ul>
 	<li><strong>   Tie-Breaking Rules</strong></li>
</ul>
After the completion of three days, in order to win, a team has to have the majority of the 28 points. In case there is a tie and, after three days, both teams put 14 each on the leaderboard, the team that won the previous year retains the cup.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>   Team Composition</strong></li>
</ul>
Other than the 12 playing players, there are four other golfers on the team who are not playing. Out of four non-playing members, one is a captain, and three are vice-captains.

The team captains are selected on the basis of their Solheim Cup experience and their ability to lead a team. Captains and vice captains are usually recently retired professional golfers.
<h2><strong>Team Qualification and Selection</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>U.S. Team Selection</strong></li>
</ul>
<ol>
 	<li><strong> Points System</strong></li>
</ol>
Team USA selects the top seven players from the LPGA Solheim Cup points rankings, and then the next two players in the team are the top two players in the Women's World Golf Rankings. The remaining three are chosen by the team captain. LPGA Solheim Cup points are earned for top-20 finishes on the LPGA Tour over a two-year period.
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 	<li><strong> Eligibility Criteria</strong></li>
</ol>
Members of the United States team must be current members of the LPGA Tour and meet one of these three citizenship criteria:
<ol>
 	<li>U.S. citizens by birth, regardless of their birthplace</li>
 	<li>Those who were naturalized as U.S. citizens before age 18</li>
 	<li>Those who became U.S. citizens by adoption before age 13</li>
</ol>
[caption id="attachment_757637" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-757637 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-05T002802Z_123018338_MT1USATODAY16689683_RTRMADP_3_LPGA-SOLHEIM-CUP-FIRST-DAY-FOURBALL.jpg" alt="Ally Ewing of Team USA in a listens in a huddle near the eighteenth green" width="1920" height="1280" /> Sep 4, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Ally Ewing of Team USA in a listens in a huddle near the eighteenth green after winning her match during afternoon fourball in the 2021 Solheim Cup at Inverness Club. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<ul>
 	<li><strong>European Team Selection</strong></li>
</ul>
<ol>
 	<li><strong> Points System (Pre-2005)</strong></li>
</ol>
For the European team, seven players were selected on a points system based on the results of the Ladies European Tour. This criteria allowed top European players who competed mainly on the LPGA Tour to be selected to ensure that the European team was competitive.
<ol start="2">
 	<li><strong> Points System (since 2007)</strong></li>
</ol>
Since 2007, only the top five players from the LET qualify, and another four are selected on the basis of the Women's World Golf Rankings.

[caption id="attachment_760216" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-760216 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-07T085615Z_1077198480_16698525_RTRMADP_3_GOLF.jpg" alt="Team Europe at Solheim Cup 2021" width="1920" height="1280" /> Sep 6, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Members of Team Europe pose for a championship photo after winning the 2021 Solheim Cup at Invernes Club. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY[/caption]
<ol start="3">
 	<li><b> Eligibility Criteria</b></li>
</ol>
Members of the European team must:
<ol>
 	<li>be current members of the Ladies European Tour in any category or membership;</li>
 	<li>have played in eight Ranking Events during the Qualifying Period as a member of the LET, unless the relevant player has been selected by the appointed captain for the 2023 European Team;</li>
 	<li>be a ‘European national’. In order to be a ‘European national’, the player must satisfy the criteria set out in the ‘Nationality Policy’ issued by the International Golf Federation.</li>
</ol>
<h2>2023 Solheim Cup teams</h2>
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<td>Team USA</td>
<td>Team Europe</td>
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<td colspan="2"><b>Captain</b></td>
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<td>Stacy Lewis</td>
<td>Suzann Pettersen</td>
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<td colspan="2"><b>Assistant captains </b></td>
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<tr>
<td>Morgan Pressel</td>
<td>Laura Davies</td>
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<tr>
<td>Natalie Gulbis</td>
<td>Caroline Martens</td>
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<tr>
<td>Angela Stanford</td>
<td>Anna Nordqvist<b> (playing)</b></td>
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<td colspan="2"><b>Players qualified automatically via the points system:</b></td>
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<td>Lilia Vu</td>
<td>Celine Boutier</td>
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<td>Nelly Korda</td>
<td>Carlota Ciganda</td>
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<tr>
<td>Allisen Corpuz</td>
<td>Linn Grant</td>
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<tr>
<td>Megan Khang</td>
<td>Georgia Hall</td>
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<td>Jennifer Kupcho</td>
<td>Charley Hull</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Danielle Kang</td>
<td>Anna Nordqvist</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrea Lee</td>
<td>Leona Maguire</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lexi Thompson</td>
<td>Maja Stark</td>
</tr>
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<td>Rose Zhang</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2"><b>Captain’s picks</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ally Ewing</td>
<td>Gemma Dryburgh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cheyenne Knight</td>
<td>Caroline Hedwall</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Yin</td>
<td>Emily Pedersen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Madelene Sagstrom</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Solheim Cup

Solheim Cup 2023 &#8211; History, Format, and Composition The Solheim Cup is the Ryder Cup’s sister tournament and follows the same format and structure. The International Cup is played among female golfers, and it is returning in 2023 with its 12th edition. The three-day event will begin on September 22 and conclude on September 24. The contest is being held at Finca Cortesin in Casares, Andalusia, Spain. Introduction to the Solheim Cup Origin and Naming The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers contested by teams representing Europe and the United States. The tournament is named after the Norwegian-American Karsten Solheim, who is known for founding the golf club manufacturing company PING and was also a driving force behind the Cup’s establishment. Inaugural Year and Schedule Changes The inaugural Cup was held in 1990 at Lake Nona, Florida. Until 2002, the event was only played in even years. After the September 11 attacks in Europe and schedule alterations in 2001, the Solheim Cup was switched to odd-numbered years beginning in 2003. Sep 6, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Matilda Castren of Team Europe holds the Solheim Cup after defeating Team USA during competition rounds of the Solheim Cup golf tournament at Inverness Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports 2001 was not the only year when the schedule was shuffled. Things got riled up again in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Solheim Cup will return in 2023.    Historical Winners The United States teams have won the Solheim Cup 10 times, and Europe has won the Cup 7 times. In 2021, Europe won in Ohio and is the current defending champion for the 2023 edition. Format of the Solheim Cup Tournament Duration The Solheim Cup is a three-day tournament. Since 2002, there have been 28 matches—eight foursomes and eight four-balls played on days 1 and 2, and 12 singles on the final day. Every match is worth a single point, and for every tied hole, the team gets half a point. After all matches are complete, the team with the most points wins the Cup. In cases of tied scores, the deafening team retains the cup. Match Types and Scoring The format of the Solheim Cup is as follows: Day 1 (Friday): Four foursomes matches in a morning session and four fourball matches in an afternoon session. A total of eight players from each team participated in each session, and not all the players competed on the first day. Day 2 (Saturday): Four foursomes matches in a morning session and four fourball matches in an afternoon session. A total of eight players from each team participated in each session, just like the first day. Day 3 (Sunday): 12 singles matches where all 12 players from each team participate. Sep 6, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Leona Maguire of Team Europe, drinks from the Solheim Cup after defeating Team USA during competition rounds of the Solheim Cup golf tournament at Inverness Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters    Tie-Breaking Rules After the completion of three days, in order to win, a team has to have the majority of the 28 points. In case there is a tie and, after three days, both teams put 14 each on the leaderboard, the team that won the previous year retains the cup.    Team Composition Other than the 12 playing players, there are four other golfers on the team who are not playing. Out of four non-playing members, one is a captain, and three are vice-captains. The team captains are selected on the basis of their Solheim Cup experience and their ability to lead a team. Captains and vice captains are usually recently retired professional golfers. Team Qualification and Selection U.S. Team Selection  Points System Team USA selects the top seven players from the LPGA Solheim Cup points rankings, and then the next two players in the team are the top two players in the Women&#8217;s World Golf Rankings. The remaining three are chosen by the team captain. LPGA Solheim Cup points are earned for top-20 finishes on the LPGA Tour over a two-year period.  Eligibility Criteria Members of the United States team must be current members of the LPGA Tour and meet one of these three citizenship criteria: U.S. citizens by birth, regardless of their birthplace Those who were naturalized as U.S. citizens before age 18 Those who became U.S. citizens by adoption before age 13 Sep 4, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Ally Ewing of Team USA in a listens in a huddle near the eighteenth green after winning her match during afternoon fourball in the 2021 Solheim Cup at Inverness Club. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports European Team Selection  Points System (Pre-2005) For the European team, seven players were selected on a points system based on the results of the Ladies European Tour. This criteria allowed top European players who competed mainly on the LPGA Tour to be selected to ensure that the European team was competitive.  Points System (since 2007) Since 2007, only the top five players from the LET qualify, and another four are selected on the basis of the Women&#8217;s World Golf Rankings. Sep 6, 2021; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Members of Team Europe pose for a championship photo after winning the 2021 Solheim Cup at Invernes Club. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY  Eligibility Criteria Members of the European team must: be current members of the Ladies European Tour in any category or membership; have played in eight Ranking Events during the Qualifying Period as a member of the LET, unless the relevant player has been selected by the appointed captain for the 2023 European Team; be a ‘European national’. In order to be a ‘European national’, the player must satisfy the criteria set out in the ‘Nationality Policy’ issued by the International Golf Federation. 2023 Solheim Cup teams  Team USA Team Europe  Captain  Stacy Lewis Suzann Pettersen  Assistant captains   Morgan Pressel Laura Davies  Natalie Gulbis Caroline Martens  Angela Stanford Anna Nordqvist (playing)  Players qualified automatically via the points system:  Lilia Vu Celine Boutier  Nelly Korda Carlota Ciganda  Allisen Corpuz Linn Grant  Megan Khang Georgia Hall  Jennifer Kupcho Charley Hull  Danielle Kang Anna Nordqvist  Andrea Lee Leona Maguire  Lexi Thompson Maja Stark  Rose Zhang  Captain’s picks  Ally Ewing Gemma Dryburgh  Cheyenne Knight Caroline Hedwall  Angel Yin Emily Pedersen  Madelene Sagstrom

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