Teen Golf Star Aphrodite Deng Rising | Jacksonville News

A sixteen-year-old golf phenom, Aphrodite Deng, is already ranked number two by the AJGA and eyeing the top spot on the LPGA tour—while committed to Stanford. Making her U.S. Women’s Open debut, she led for much of day one and finished tied for 17th, a standout debut. Formerly an ice skater, she pivoted to golf during the pandemic, with her parents and manager backing her every step. With the Amundi Evian Championship looming in July, Deng’s relentless drive and competitive fire—forged on the ice—are propelling her toward greatness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42a3b7b655262a59