Weiwei Zhang Bio
Weiwei Zhang (born 15 March 1997) is a Chinese professional golfer who competes on the LPGA Tour. A native of Hubei, China, she began playing golf at the age of nine and rose through the China LPGA Tour before taking her game international. Zhang has built a résumé that includes titles on the China LPGA Tour, the LPGA of Japan Step Up Tour, and the WPGA Tour of Australasia.
Standing 5 ft 4 in (163 cm), Zhang turned professional in 2017 and has steadily progressed through developmental circuits in Asia, the United States, and Japan. She now resides in Arcadia, California, from where she competes full-time on the LPGA Tour, where she joined for the 2022 season.
Early Life and Background
Weiwei Zhang was born on 15 March 1997 in Hubei, China. She discovered golf as a child and began playing the sport at nine years old, an early start that helped her build a strong technical foundation. Growing up in Hubei, she trained in local programs before relocating within China to further her game.
As she developed as a junior player, Zhang moved to Hainan, a region long associated with Chinese golf development. This move placed her in a more competitive environment and allowed her to access better training facilities. Her time in Hainan set the stage for her transition into the professional ranks.
Path to Professional Golf
Zhang entered the China LPGA Tour in 2015 as a teenager. In her rookie season she showed immediate promise, finishing as runner-up behind Babe Liu at the Zhuhai Classic and tying for third at the Bank of Qingdao Golden Mountain Challenge. Those early results established her as one of the circuit’s most promising young players.
She turned professional in 2017 and quickly earned opportunities outside China. That same year she joined the LPGA of Japan Tour and also won her first China LPGA Tour title at the Zhuhai Hengqin Phoenix Tree Building Challenge. Her Japan stint between 2017 and 2018 sharpened her competitive edge against stronger fields and prepared her for the next phase of her career.
Weiwei Zhang Career
Early Career (2015–2018)
Zhang’s professional foundation was built on the China LPGA Tour. After her encouraging rookie year in 2015, she added her maiden victory in 2017 at the Zhuhai Hengqin Phoenix Tree Building Challenge. She also competed on the LPGA of Japan Tour during 2017 and 2018, where her best result was a tie for fifth at the 2018 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi.
During this developmental stretch, Zhang also captured a title on the LPGA of Japan Step Up Tour, the developmental circuit. At the 2017 Earth Mondahmin Cup, she recorded a hole-in-one during the third round, a memorable moment in her early career.
China LPGA Tour Breakthrough (2019)
Back on the China LPGA Tour in 2019, Zhang enjoyed a breakout year, collecting a record four titles in a single season. Her win at the Trust Golf Thailand LPGA Masters was especially significant, as it was co-sanctioned by the China LPGA Tour, the ALPG Tour, and the Thai LPGA Tour. With that victory, she became the first player to win four times in one season on the China LPGA Tour.
The 2019 campaign cemented Zhang’s status as one of the leading players in Chinese women’s golf. Her consistency across multiple events demonstrated a maturing game and positioned her to pursue opportunities on larger international tours.
Epson Tour and LPGA Tour Era (2021–Present)
In 2021, Zhang joined the Epson Tour, the official qualifying tour of the LPGA. She recorded four top-10 finishes that year, including a runner-up result at the Prasco Charity Championship. At season’s end she finished tied for 35th at LPGA Q-School to earn full membership for the 2022 LPGA Tour.
Her rookie season on the LPGA Tour in 2022 produced a season-best tie for 10th at the Portland Classic. Zhang retained her card for 2023 by finishing tied for 38th at the LPGA Q-Series. She has continued to compete on the LPGA Tour, with major championship appearances including a T13 at the 2024 Chevron Championship.
Notable Events and Milestones
Zhang’s first major championship start came at the U.S. Women’s Open in 2017. Her career-best major result to date is a T13 at the 2024 Chevron Championship. Her record-setting four-win season on the China LPGA Tour in 2019 remains a defining milestone, and she has also added a victory on the WPGA Tour of Australasia.
Weiwei Zhang Career Wins
Across her professional career, Zhang has accumulated six titles. She has five wins on the China LPGA Tour, including the 2019 Trust Golf Thailand LPGA Masters, one win on the WPGA Tour of Australasia, and one title on the LPGA of Japan Step Up Tour.
China LPGA Tour Highlights
Zhang’s first China LPGA Tour victory came at the 2017 Zhuhai Hengqin Phoenix Tree Building Challenge. Her 2019 season, with four wins including the Trust Golf Thailand LPGA Masters, was the most prolific stretch of her career and set a single-season record on the tour.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond China, Zhang added a victory on the LPGA of Japan Step Up Tour during her early years and later captured a title on the WPGA Tour of Australasia. Her best finish on the LPGA of Japan Tour was a T5 at the 2018 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| China LPGA Tour | 5 | Multiple | — |
| WPGA Tour of Australasia | 1 | — | — |
Weiwei Zhang Family
Personal Life
Weiwei Zhang is a Chinese national who resides in Arcadia, California, while competing on the LPGA Tour. Limited public information is available about her family background or personal relationships, and she has not publicly shared extensive details about her parents, marital status, or children.
2025 Season Performance
During the 2025 LPGA Tour season, Zhang has continued her role as a full-time competitor. Her major championship appearances in 2025 included a missed cut at the Women’s PGA Championship and a T70 finish at the Evian Championship. These results reflect the demanding nature of regular LPGA Tour play as she works to maintain her card.
Building on her T13 at the 2024 Chevron Championship, Zhang has continued to pursue top finishes across the LPGA schedule. Her experience across multiple tours, including the China LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, and LPGA of Japan Tour, provides a steady foundation as she competes week in and week out.
Looking ahead, Zhang’s focus remains on consistency and contending for higher placements in major championships. With her six professional titles and a global competitive background, she remains a notable Chinese presence on the LPGA Tour heading into the remainder of the 2025 campaign.