Women's Golf Brings in Idaho Transfer, Helen Zhou

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's golf adds its second transfer of the summer by signing Hong-Hong "Helen" Zhou from the University of Idaho. She will be the first student-athlete in program history to be a native of China and the second from an Asian country.

Zhou is one of four international players on the Osprey squad this upcoming season. It will also be the fifth consecutive year with at least four international players on the team.

She played two tournaments during her freshman season at Idaho before deciding to join UNF. Her average score this past season was 79.67 per round with a career-best tournament score of 21-over 234 at the Coeur D'Alene Resort Invite.

Helen Zhou

Hometown: Guangdong, China
Previous School: University of Idaho
Best 54: 21-over 234
Scoring Avg. (2021-22): 79.67

Notes: Played in two tournaments for Idaho as a freshman...averaged 79.67 during the 2021-22 season...finished tied for 76th at the Coeur D'Alene Resort Invite...best tournament finish was 21-over 234 at CDA Resort Invite...also had season-low round (4-over 76) at CDA Resort Invite...scored 59 total pars and four birdies during season...attended Ningbo HD School in China...born on Sept. 20, 2002...majoring in psychology.

Chose UNF because "they have a competitive program with a great coaching staff. Florida is a fantastic environment and temperature for golf players to practice year-round on high-quality courses."

Coach's Thoughts: "Helen [Zhou] will make a great addition to our program and add to our already talented returners. She is extremely hard working, passionate and motivated to make an impact immediately. We are looking forward to having her join the Osprey family."
-- head coach Joanne Berglund

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