https://www.cbc.ca/sports/golf/golf-rose-zhang-mizuho-americas-open-1.6865464
Phenom Rose Zhang won the first Mizuho Americas Open with a playoff win over Jennifer Kupcho. Zhang became the first player to win in her professional debut in 72 years, and won a week after defending her NCAA title.
The slam dunk eagle from @jenniferkupcho earlier in the round 🚨
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Rose Zhang with the clutch recovery shot on 12 😳 pic.twitter.com/Rd5I10zFKC
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Easy par for Rose Zhang. She continues to hold the lead by one stroke pic.twitter.com/whCO9KHT8d
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A CLUTCH par on 17 👏
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What. A. Shot. 🔥
Rose Zhang knocks one close on the second playoff hole at Liberty National
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“I’ll continue to work hard, and hopefully people can follow along.”
People will definitely follow along, Rose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/o0aFcCDJVS
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Giving Rose her flowers 🌹
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First time LPGA Champion Rose Zhang speaks to the media after winning in her professional debut at Liberty National! https://t.co/nIj5Put43h
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In the LPGA Golf Pool, Joe Nezezon had the best week with 34 points.
Points for Mizuho Americas Open
| Place | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose Zhang | 15 |
| 2 | Jennifer Kupcho | 10 |
| 3 | Hae Ran Ryu | 9 |
| 4 | Ayaka Furue | 8 |
| 4 | Eun-Hee Ji | 8 |
| 4 | Aditi Ashok | 8 |
| 7 | Ashleigh Buhai | 5 |
| 7 | Leona Maguire | 5 |
| 7 | Yuka Saso | 5 |
| 10 | Danielle Kang | 2 |
| 10 | Stephanie Kyriacou | 2 |
| 10 | Atthaya Thitikul | 3 |
Here are final round highights from the LPGA’s Youtube page: