Stanford sophomore Rose Zhang, essentially the most adorned participant in novice women’s golf historical past, introduced on Friday that she’s turning professional.

The first lady to win two NCAA Division I particular person nationwide championships, Zhang will make her LPGA debut at subsequent week’s inaugural Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey.

“The endless love, support and inspiration from so many people brought me to this point of my golf career,” Zhang posted to Instagram. “From my teammates to my coaches and trainers, to my friends and family — you have all been integral in my journey, shaping me as a person and player while making sacrifices for my success. You have made it possible for me to pursue my dreams.”

The United States Golf Association, shortly after Zhang’s announcement, granted her a particular exemption Friday into the U.S. Women’s Open, which can be performed July 6-9 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.

The 20-year-old Zhang, from Irvine, California, additionally has been given an exemption and is anticipated to compete within the AIG Women’s Open at Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey, England, on Aug. 10-13.

She is a three-time winner of the McCormack Medal, which is given yearly to the highest novice participant on the earth by the R&A. She held the No. 1 rating within the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking for a document 141 consecutive weeks, courting again to September 2020.

In two seasons at Stanford, Zhang gained 12 instances in 20 begins, together with eight instances in 10 occasions this season. Tiger Woods gained 11 instances in 26 begins throughout his profession with the Cardinal.

Zhang gained the Annika Award as the highest women’s participant in school golf the previous two seasons. She twice set NCAA single-season scoring data with a 69.68 common as a freshman and 68.81 as a sophomore. She had a 69.42 common in 62 collegiate rounds.

“Stanford is truly a special place with special people,” Zhang wrote in her put up. “I would never take these incredible memories and experiences for granted. With that in mind, while I am pursuing my professional career, I will continue to earn my degree in the years to come. Stanford fam forever.”

As an novice, Zhang gained the 2020 U.S. Women’s Amateur, 2021 U.S. Girls’ Junior and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in April.

“It’s cliche to say, but I never dreamed of having the opportunity to coach the greatest female amateur of all-time,” Stanford coach Anne Walker stated in an announcement. “Rose Zhang has led our team with class both on and off the golf course every day for two years. She’s broken every record, won every championship and taken our team to the top of college golf. I’m quite certain I’ll never coach anyone quite like Rose again — she’s a generational player.”