In the lead since the start of the tournament, the representative of Stanford University and world number 1 amateur Rose Zhang suffered during the last day on the course of the Augusta National but finally imposed herself on her 4th participation!
After two flawless rounds in 66 and 65 on the nearby Champions Retreat course, Rose Zhang made history this Saturday in Augusta for the final round of the Augusta Women’s Amateur.
Undisputed world number 1, she arrived at the start of the 3rd and last lap with a very comfortable lead of 5 strokes over her first pursuer, but on the legendary Masters course, the 19-year-old Californian seemed to have all the trouble in the world. world to manage their stress.
By conceding a double bogey at 1, then bogeys at 4, 5 and 7, she revived hope among her rivals who were not asking for so much.
The interruption of the game at midday did not change anything and his final 76 was not enough for Zhang to win at the end of the 54 holes.
Joined in the standings by her compatriot Jenny Bae author of a card of 70, it was necessary to resort to a play-off in which Zhang ended up winning thanks to a long putt for birdie at 10 the second hole of dam.
A performance worthy of a champion. Congratulations to Rose Zhang, winner of the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur. #ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/RtgGXtCW4f
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 1, 2023
Knighted by Tiger
“I can’t rank my victories, confided the one who has already won the title in the US Amateur women, the US Amateur Junior and last year by teams in the NCAA university championship.
“Each tournament has a particular flavor and is associated with a special moment,” she continued. But this victory, here in Augusta, represents the pinnacle of prestige. It’s a truly unique victory. I am very grateful.”
The amateur world number 1 immediately received the congratulations of Tiger Woods who was very happy to see a representative of Stanford, the University whose colors he wore, triumph at Augusta.
Congratulations Rose on such an amazing achievement. Making us Cardinal proud.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 2, 2023
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