NCAA Champion Rose Zhang Makes Impressive Professional Debut at Mizuho Americas Open
- Rose Zhang, who recently won her eighth NCAA title, shot a 2-under 70 in her first round as a pro.
- Zhang is five shots behind leader Lauren Hartlage, who had a career-best round with seven birdies and an eagle.
- Zhang made five birdies but struggled with her putter, leading to three bogeys.
- Aditi Ashok, the first woman from India on the LPGA Tour, sits in second place after shooting 5-under.
- Hartlage leads following her impressive first round featuring an eagle and five birdies.