Who Is Megha Ganne? 10 Things To Know About The Teenager Who Co-Leads The 2021 US Women's Open

Megha Ganne is a young professional American golfer who is drawing enough media attention currently. The 17-year-old high school junior at Holmdel High School (N.J.) is the co-leader after the first round of the US Women's Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. She shot a 4-under 67 and took a share of the lead to enter the second round with England's Mel Reid. Ganne is one of the two amateurs in the top 20 after Round 1 on Thursday.

Here are 10 things we know about Megha Ganne

• Megha Ganne was born and raised in Holmdel, New Jersey, United States. She attended Holmdel High School.
• Ganne is just a high school student but has achieved a lot even at this tender age. Though she is very young presently, she is competing in the US Women's Open and is now their co-leader. This not only drew the attention of the media but the general public also appreciated her on social media.
• Ganne has been playing Golf for a long time but started her professional career in her high school junior year. She competed in the 2017 US Women's Amateur and the 2018 US Women's Four-Ball Championship. In 2019, she played the US Women's Open in Charleston.
• The golf player is a four-time-finalist at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship at Augusta National.
• The young golfer has also participated in Scott Robertson Memorial, Diamond Resorts ANNIKA Invitational, Rolex Tournament of Champions, AJGA girls championship and Rolex Girls Junior Championship.
• According to the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings, Ganne currently holds the third rank with a total of 486 points and an average of 81 points.
• The World Amateur Golf Rankings places her at rank 71.
• Ganne's parents, Sudha and Hari Ganne immigrated to America from India. Her father introduced her to the game of golf and inspired her to make a career in sports. Her coach Katie Brenny Rudolph and supportive friends also have an important role to play in her success.
• Golf content strategist Stina Sternberg on Friday, June 4, 2021 tweeted about Ganne's success and extended her support towards the high schooler.

Sorry to interrupt, but a 17-yr-old New Jersey high schooler is in the lone lead of the U.S. Women’s Open at -5 through 17. Remember her name—Megha Ganne. She’ll likely be a world beater soon. pic.twitter.com/utGXm8aFBl

— Stina Sternberg (@StinaSternberg) June 4, 2021

• The player is verbally committed to Stanford University and will start her academic session in 2022.