Charles Wang (golfer)
| Charles Wang | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
 Wang in December 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
4 February 1997 Beijing, China |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 120 lb (54 kg; 8.6 st) |
| Nationality |
 China |
| Career | |
| College | Northwestern University |
| Turned professional | 2015 |
| Current tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
Wang Shouqian (Chinese: 王首谦; pinyin: Wáng Shǒuqiān, born 4 February 1997), known as Charles Wang in the west, is a Chinese professional golfer. In December 2015 at age 18, Wang qualified for the Web.com Tour through Q School. He had survived all three previous stages of Q School, and was the youngest player in the field at the final stage.[1]
Wang was born in Beijing.[2] At the age of six, he participated in his first junior tournament. In 2010, he came to the United States to attend Sarasota Christian School.[3] He won the IMG Leadbetter Junior Championship in 2011.
Wang attended Northwestern University for the 2014–15 academic year and played on the golf team.[4] He turned pro in the spring of 2015.[1]
Wang is an accomplished violinist.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Notebook: Schniederjans in the mix". PGA Tour. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ "Charles Wang profile". NUSports.com. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ Balog, Tom (28 October 2013). "Blazer boys have their sights set on becoming the school's first-ever state championship team". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- 1 2 "Dynamic Duo". Northwestern University. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
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