Rose Zhang entered Sunday’s ultimate spherical of the LPGA Maybank Championship with sights set on her second profession win. Three straight rounds within the 60s had her atop the leaderboard, nevertheless it wasn’t meant to be.
Zhang faltered a bit on Sunday, carding a 1-under 71 to complete the event 19-under in a tie for third. That was two photographs shy of Celine Boutier, who received in a wild 9-hole playoff in opposition to Attaya Thitikul.
Regardless of her struggles Sunday, Zhang saved the appropriate mindset after her spherical.
“I felt prefer it was a very unimaginable week for me. It’s been some time since I’ve been in competition, within the high 10, and I simply really feel actually fortunate to be in that place,” she stated.
“I nonetheless have tons to study, tons to enhance on, however I really feel prefer it’s all up from right here.”
The rookie phenom had a scorching begin, birdieing two of her first 4 holes. However she discovered herself out of place plenty of occasions all through the remainder of the spherical, and did not make essential par putts.
“I spotted what’s been working for me, what I’ve to work on. Brief recreation undoubtedly a lot wanted apply. Virtually felt like I used to be yipping it on the market,” stated Zhang.
Nonetheless, it was one other sturdy efficiency from the 20-year-old who beforehand turned the first girl to win their LPGA debut since Beverly Hanson in 1954.
She has two tournaments left in her rookie season, with a visit to Japan for the Toto Traditional on faucet subsequent week.
