Rose Zhang battles back injury to finish eighth at Portland Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Rose Zhang encountered a back injury following a 'topped' shot during the first round of the Standard Portland Classic. She received treatment during the third round but managed to close with a score of 68, securing a tie for eighth place. This event marks her first top-10 finish since late March, potentially impacting her hopes for qualifying for the U.S. Solheim Cup team. Zhang is currently ranked 73rd in the Rolex Rankings and is set to compete in the upcoming CPKC Women's Open, the last event before team qualifying ends.
- •Zhang finished the Portland Classic tied for eighth place.
- •She received physio treatment during her third round.
- •This is her first top-10 finish since March.
- •Zhang ranks 73rd in the Rolex Rankings.
- •The next qualifying event is the CPKC Women's Open.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rose Zhang's 'topped' shot led to back injury at LPGA Portland Classic
"It's Zhang's first top-10 finish since late March.
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