Rising golf star Rose Zhang is joining The Bay Golf Club’s ownership group, adding her name to an impressive list of investors that includes NBA champions Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
The 21-year-old phenom, who made headlines by winning her LPGA Tour debut after a stellar amateur career, announced her investment on Monday.
“The Bay Area has been more than just a place where I play golf – it’s become my home and community,” Zhang said.
It’s a natural fit for the Stanford student-athlete, who’s looking to make her mark both on and off the course. She’s particularly excited about working alongside Curry, whose approach to sports and life mirrors her own values.
“Having athletes like Steph Curry, who exemplifies the values of work ethic, faith, and family that resonate with me, involved in this team made it an honor to have this opportunity as my first business investment.”
The Bay GC is on fire this season. They’re undefeated through three matches, sitting pretty at the top of the TGL standings halfway through the season.
Their star-studded team of Wyndham Clark, Ludvig Aberg, Shane Lowry and Min Woo Lee has been unstoppable, racking up wins against New York GC (9-2), Boston Common GC (5-4), and Atlanta Drive GC (6-5).
For Zhang, this investment is about more than just business. Growing up in a traditional Chinese household in California, she sees it as a chance to change the face of golf.
“I want to help drive a different audience to the sport,” she explained. “TGL is doing a great job of exposing new parts of the game by highlighting players’ personalities and bringing in fun elements.”
The investment group also includes Avenue Capital Group CEO Marc Lasry and Olympic athletes Leonardo Fioravanti and Kanoa Igarashi.
Zhang’s particularly excited about giving back to the community that shaped her youth golf career. Having played AJGA events throughout California, she’s now focused on creating new opportunities for the next generation of players.
“The energy in the Bay Area, with its drive for success and diverse cultures, deeply resonates with me,” she said. “This is my chance to help create new pathways for young golfers.”
