Player record

Xiaolong “Sherry” Zhong

Xiaolong “Sherry” Zhong won the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Portland Golf Club in Oregon. She was 50 and making her first appearance in the national championship for amateur women aged 50 and older.¹²

Championship results

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1 result

2026
U.S. Senior Women’s AmateurU.S. Senior Women's Amateur

WinnerScore 1 up

A championship debut at fifty

She led stroke-play qualifying, the preliminary rounds decided by total strokes. On her way to the final, she beat past champions Nadene Gole and Lara Tennant. Her 1-up victory over Amandine Vincent was decided by one hole.¹

Sources & record notes

Identity

Xiaolong “Sherry” Zhong

USGA: 2026 U.S. Senior Women's Amateur final recap

Sources for this history

Zhong wins the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur USGA
Opening recap, final three holes and Notable section: Xiaolong “Sherry” Zhong’s first championship appearance at age 50, medalist honors, victories over Gole and Tennant, club change for the wind on No. 17, fifteen-foot putt, matching pars on No. 18, and final score 1 up.
Consulted 2026-11-13
2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Fast Facts USGA
Eligibility and Schedule of Play rows: amateur women aged 50 and older; two opening stroke-play rounds followed by match play, ending October 1, 2026.
Consulted 2026-11-13

Result sources

2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur WinnerScore 1 upUSGA: 2026 U.S. Senior Women's Amateur final recap