Andy Zhang

Andy Zhang (born 14 December 1997) is a Chinese professional golfer who spent much of his childhood in Beijing, China. He first became interested in golf at age six, and began working with a coach at age seven. At the age of ten, he moved to Bradenton, Florida in the United States to pursue golf.[1] After professional golfer Paul Casey withdrew from the 2012 U.S. Open due to an injury, Zhang, who became an alternate after performing well in sectional qualifying, was put into the field for the Open, one of the four men's major golf championships. He is the youngest player to ever participate in the U.S. Open at the age of 14.[2] On 6 January 2015, Zhang, a Class of 2016 recruit, verbally committed to play college golf for the University of Florida, picking the Gators over Oklahoma State, Texas and Florida State, among others.[3]

Andy Zhang
Personal information
Born	(1997-12-14) 14 December 1997 Beijing, China
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Sporting nationality	China
Residence	Bradenton, Florida
Career
College	University of Florida
Turned professional	2018
Current tour(s)	Korn Ferry Tour
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP
U.S. Open	CUT: 2012
The Open Championship	DNP

Zhang reached #7 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking before relinquishing his amateur status,[4] turning professional in 2018.[5]