University of Minnesota Athletics

2018-19 Women's Golf Roster

Zhang Karen
Photo by: Brad Rempel
Zhang Karen
Photo by: Brad Rempel
(Photo/Craig Lassig)
Karen Zhang
Karen Zhang
Karen Zhang
Karen Zhang

Karen Zhang

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    MacNeil Secondary
  • Hometown:
    Richmond, B.C.
2020-21 | SENIOR SEASON:
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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