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Rose Zhang finishes as low amateur, wins Smyth Salver at AIG Women's Open

Stanford star Rose Zhang continued an impressive year on the course when she won the Smyth Salver on Sunday as the low amateur in just her second appearance at the AIG Women's Open.

The 19-year-old proved why she is the No. 1 amateur in the world when she was the only one to make the cut on Friday, virtually assuring herself of the honor despite tough wind conditions.

"Just to make the cut into the weekend is just really special for me to play Muirfield for another two days," Zhang said. "And to just see the entire course and play with more great players is just an experience that I won't forget.