Charles Wang (golfer)

Charles Wang
Wang in December 2015
Personal information
Born (1997-02-04) 4 February 1997 (age 27)
Beijing, China
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Sporting nationality China
Career
CollegeNorthwestern University
Turned professional2015
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]

  1. ^ a b "Notebook: Schniederjans in the mix". PGA Tour. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Charles Wang profile". NUSports.com. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "Dynamic Duo". Northwestern University. Retrieved 26 December 2015.