Zheng Sampson-Yunhe (born 16 July 2001), commonly known as Sampson Zheng, is a Chinese professional golfer. He plays on the Asian Tour, where he was runner-up at the 2024 Indonesia Open. He won the 2023 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball.
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Early life and amateur career
Zheng was born in Tianjin, China and picked up a golf club for the first time when he was nine. He grew up in Japan, and attended high school in Florida.
Zheng attended the University of California, Berkeley between 2020 and 2024. Playing with the California Golden Bears men's golf team he was named All-American and Cal Golf Most Valuable Player his junior and senior years.
In 2023, Zheng shot a 65 in third round, an amateur course record, at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, to finish runner-up after he lost a playoff to Australian Jasper Stubbs. He won the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship alongside Aaron Du at Kiawah Island Club.
Professional career
Zheng turned professional mid-way through 2024 and joined the Asian Tour. He tied for 4th in the International Series England and was the halfway leader at the Indonesia Open, ultimately losing in a play-off.
In 2025, Zheng was in contention in the International Series Philippines, ultimately finishing tied 4th.
Zheng made his major debut at the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club, having finished second in Final Qualifying at West Lancashire with rounds of 68 and 69.
Amateur wins
2018 Daniel Berger Junior Championship
2020 Florida Collegiate Invitational
2023 John Burns Intercollegiate, U.S. Amateur Four-Ball (with Aaron Du)
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Playoff record
Asian Tour playoff record (0–1)
Results in major championships
CUT = missed the half way cut
Team appearances
Arnold Palmer Cup (representing the International team): 2023
Bonallack Trophy (representing Asia-Pacific): 2023
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