NCAA Champion Rose Zhang Makes History with Victory in LPGA Debut
- Rose Zhang became the first woman in 72 years to win in her pro debut on the LPGA Tour.
- Zhang defeated Jennifer Kupcho in a playoff to claim the Mizuho Americas Open title.
- The victory earned Zhang an automatic LPGA Tour membership and $412,500 in prize money.
- Zhang is a rising star who has dominated amateur golf and turned pro 10 days ago.
- Zhang's win heightens expectations for her career and could help raise the profile of women's golf.
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