Rose Zhang’s meteoric rise in professional golf has been nothing short of impressive. After turning professional in 2023, she quickly secured two LPGA victories. This included a historic victory at her professional debut in the Mizuho Americas Open. She became the first LPGA player since 1951 to win on debut. However, in 2025, her performance has seen a noticeable decline.

She has currently dropped to 55th in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings from her career-high of 12th last year. Her position in the CME points list has also slipped to 80th. Much of this decline comes from her choice to balance her education with her golf career, limiting her appearances on tour.

Zhang’s commitment to completing her communications degree at Stanford has necessitated her absence from several LPGA eve

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