University of Minnesota Athletics
2021-22 Women's Golf Roster
Zhang, Karen
Karen Zhang
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- MacNeil Secondary
- Hometown:
- Richmond, B.C.
Bio
2020-21 | SENIOR SEASON:
2019-20 | JUNIOR SEASON:
Did not compete • Academic All-Big Ten
2019-20 | SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Appeared at Minnesota Invitational as an individual (79-76--155, +11) • Played for the Gophers at the Princess Anne Invitational where she finished tied for 60th (78-74-73--225, +15) • Tied for 78th at the Cardinal Cup (79-79-80--238, +22) • Tied for 43rd at The Gold Rush (80-80-74--234, +18) • Finished in a tie for 43rd at the Juli Inkster Invitational (72-77-80--229, +13) • Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
2018-19 | FRESHMAN SEASON:
Made collegiate debut at Minnesota Invitational and finished tied for 64th • Competed with the team for the first time at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate and placed in a tie for 69th (74-84-74—232) • Closed out the fall season at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown and carded her best 54-hole score of the year and tournament score to par with a +14, 230 (75-78-77—230) • Finished 72nd to start second half of the season at the Moon Golf Invitational (76-76-76--228, +12) • Tied for 64th at the Gold Rush (82-74-79--235, +19) • Had a strong performance at the Juli Inkster Invitational, finishing tied for 46th (78-78-72--228, +12) • Played on the squad at the Lady Buckeye Invitational, finishing 73rd (81-81-85--247, +31) • Closed out the season tied for 42nd at the Big Ten Championship, her best finish of the season (79-72--151, +7)
HIGH SCHOOL:
Was an honor roll student throughout high school and most valuable player on the varsity golf team • earned the provincial title for British Columbia and played on team British Columbia at the Girls Junior Americas Cup.
PERSONAL:
Parents are Michelle Chen and Sam Zhang • Has one sister, Janet, who played golf at Penn • Hobbies include swimming, tennis and spending time with her dog, Pluto • Chose the U for the great team and city vibe and snowy winters • Plans to major in psychology.
CAREER BESTS
CAREER STATS
Did not compete.
2019-20 | JUNIOR SEASON:
Did not compete • Academic All-Big Ten
2019-20 | SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Appeared at Minnesota Invitational as an individual (79-76--155, +11) • Played for the Gophers at the Princess Anne Invitational where she finished tied for 60th (78-74-73--225, +15) • Tied for 78th at the Cardinal Cup (79-79-80--238, +22) • Tied for 43rd at The Gold Rush (80-80-74--234, +18) • Finished in a tie for 43rd at the Juli Inkster Invitational (72-77-80--229, +13) • Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
2018-19 | FRESHMAN SEASON:
Made collegiate debut at Minnesota Invitational and finished tied for 64th • Competed with the team for the first time at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate and placed in a tie for 69th (74-84-74—232) • Closed out the fall season at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown and carded her best 54-hole score of the year and tournament score to par with a +14, 230 (75-78-77—230) • Finished 72nd to start second half of the season at the Moon Golf Invitational (76-76-76--228, +12) • Tied for 64th at the Gold Rush (82-74-79--235, +19) • Had a strong performance at the Juli Inkster Invitational, finishing tied for 46th (78-78-72--228, +12) • Played on the squad at the Lady Buckeye Invitational, finishing 73rd (81-81-85--247, +31) • Closed out the season tied for 42nd at the Big Ten Championship, her best finish of the season (79-72--151, +7)
HIGH SCHOOL:
Was an honor roll student throughout high school and most valuable player on the varsity golf team • earned the provincial title for British Columbia and played on team British Columbia at the Girls Junior Americas Cup.
PERSONAL:
Parents are Michelle Chen and Sam Zhang • Has one sister, Janet, who played golf at Penn • Hobbies include swimming, tennis and spending time with her dog, Pluto • Chose the U for the great team and city vibe and snowy winters • Plans to major in psychology.
CAREER BESTS
| Round: | 72 - 3x, MR: Juli Inkster Invitational (3/9/20) |
| Finish: | T-42nd - Big Ten Championship (4/19/19 - 4/21/19) |
| Tournament Score: | 225 - Princess Anne Invitational (10/4/19 - 10/6/19) |
| Tour. Score to Par: | +7 - Big Ten Championship (4/19/19 - 4/21/19) |
CAREER STATS
| Year | Tournaments | Rounds | Strokes | Average | Low Round |
| 2018-19 | 8 | 23 | 1782 | 77.48 | 72 |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 14 | 1081 | 77.21 | 72 |
| 2020-21 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2021-22 | -- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Totals | 13 | 37 | 2863 | 77.38 | 72 |
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