Zhang Leads by Two in Stunning Pro Debut at Mizuho Americas Open

Rose Zhang leads a historic event for women's golf in her first start as a professional.
After shooting a bogey-free, 6-under 66 in the third round, Zhang holds a two-stroke lead over three other golfers: Cheyenne Knight, Atthaya Thitikul, and Aditi Ashok.
seven other women before Zhang have also won in their pro debuts, with Hinako Shibuno being the most recent in 2019.
Zhang was the top-ranked amateur golfer in the world for 141 weeks and recently won her second straight NCAA championship.
If Zhang were to win, she would cement her status as a rising star in women's golf and inspire young girls around the world.