Charles Wang (golfer)
| Charles Wang | |
|---|---|
 Wang in December 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 4 February 1997 Beijing, China |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Sporting 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.[citation needed]
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[edit]
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Dynamic Duo". Northwestern University. Retrieved 26 December 2015.