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Stephen Curry, Tiger Woods and Sports World Goes Nuts Over 20yr Old Golf Star for Doing What Hasn’t Been Done Since 1951

Published 06/05/2023, 9:10 AM EDT

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Golf has become a highly popular secondary sport among NBA players, with notable enthusiasts like Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. Recently, a remarkable young golf prodigy has been causing a stir in the golfing community, attracting widespread attention and admiration from Curry and the sporting world. This talented individual has made history, prompting a wave of excitement and fascination.

In addition to being a basketball superstar in the NBA, Stephen Curry is well known for his passion for golf. Recently, he displayed his generosity by announcing a new golf tour with the objective of offering a competitive edge to talented young individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. This initiative aims to provide opportunities for these youth to showcase their skills and potentially excel in the sport.

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Rose Zhang, a 20-year-old American golfer, made history by achieving a remarkable feat not witnessed since 1951–winning her professional debut. Zhang’s exceptional talents have been evident in her previous victories, including the 2020 U.S. Women’s Amateur and the 2022 and 2023 NCAA Division I Championships.

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With a string of impressive achievements, it is clear that Zhang is on the path to becoming a future superstar, consistently leaving her mark on the history books. The golf community eagerly celebrated her remarkable victory in her inaugural professional event, recognizing her potential and eagerly anticipating her future success.

Stephen Curry, Tiger Woods, and golf world reacts to Rose Zhang

Rose Zhang’s historic achievement of winning her professional debut, a feat last accomplished by Beverly Hanson in 1951, generated immense excitement among golf fans online.

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The young star became the center of attention, with enthusiasts expressing their admiration and awe. Notably, both Stephen Curry and Tiger Woods were among those who showered praise on Zhang, recognizing her exceptional talent and applauding her remarkable accomplishment. Numerous online reactions highlighted the significance of her milestone and the bright future that lies ahead for this budding golf prodigy.

 

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Stephen Curry wrote, “That’s tough @rosezhang”

Tiger Woods said, “Incredible few weeks for Rose Zhang, defends her NCAA title and then wins in her Pro debut”

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“This is gonna be epic. What a thrill. You go, Rose! 🙌”

“She’s going to break a lot of records. Incredible player”

Congratulations Rose, we love watching you play from your friends at South Hills.

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The outpouring of support from people online towards the young golfer was truly uplifting. The golfing community eagerly awaits the emergence of a female icon, and Rose Zhang’s remarkable achievements have sparked great interest. It remains to be seen whether she will ascend to the status of a massive superstar in her field.

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Aaditya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports and has been following the game for a number of years. He is an avid fan of the NBA and follows what’s happening in the league on a daily basis. Having worked as an intern in the sports domain, his passion for writing arose from his fondness for the intricacies of the game.
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Debmallya Chakraborty