Rose Zhang starts with a bang as 20-year-old wins on LPGA Tour debut

The 20-year-old American is the first player to win on the LPGA Tour in their professional debut since Beverly Hanson in 1951

FAST START: Rose Zhang holds up the trophy after winning the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament. Pic: AP Photo/Adam Hunger

Rose Zhang enjoyed a dream start to her professional career with victory in her first event in the Mizuho Americas Open.

Zhang, who only joined the paid ranks nine days ago, defeated Jennifer Kupcho on the second hole of a play-off after the pair had finished tied on nine under par at Liberty National Golf Club.