Monday, September 15
Lake Bluff, Ill.
All Day
Wake Forest University
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Jackson T. Stephens Cup
Photo by: Kaitlyn Stocum / Wake Forest Athletics
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During their 2024 appearance, the team placed third overall while alum Carolina Chacarra (‘25) secured the individual title.
LAKE BLUFF, Ill. - Following a dominant showing at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate, securing both the team and individual titles, Wake Forest women's golf returns to action at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Shoreaces in Lake Bluff, Ill. from Sept. 15-17.
The Demon Deacons have already received multiple preseason accolades, earning top-15 rankings across the board – No. 11 in the WGCA Coaches Poll, No. 12 by Golf Channel, and No. 13 by Golfweek magazine. Individually, junior Macy Pate was named to Golf Channel's Preseason All-American Third Team, while freshman Chloe Kovelesky earned a spot on the honorable mention list.
Wake Forest is one of two ACC teams participating in the tournament and is among a group of highly competitive squads, all ranked within the top 15 by Golfweek. Monday's competition features two rounds of stroke play, followed by a final round on Tuesday, where the individual champion will be crowned. Teams will then face off in match play to crown the team title.
Participating Teams (Golfweek Preseason Poll)
Stanford (1)
Oregon (2)
Texas (3)
USC (4)
Northwestern (9)
Wake Forest (13)
South Carolina (14)
Last Time Out
Following back-to-back team scores under par, the team secured its first team title of the 2025-26 season at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate at Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, Minn. Leading the Deacs was freshman Chloe Kovelesky, recording her lowest 54-hole score in her career with a 207 (-9). Claiming her second collegiate title, Kovelesky penciled in three under-par rounds of 71, 67 and 69. Additionally, graduate student Morgan Ketchum and senior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen each grabbed top-10 finishes, Ketchum's first as a Demon Deacon.
Wake Forest at the Stephens Cup
This marks Wake Forest's fourth consecutive appearance at the event. Last time out, the squad placed third overall during the stroke play portion of the event and defeated South Carolina 4.5-0.5 in match play. The Deacs have two individual titles at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, the most recent of which was in 2024-25, where then-senior Carolina Chacarra shot a 66-70-70 to win the individual title by four strokes.
Where to Watch
Live scoring will be available via Scoreboard with live coverage on the Golf Channel at the following times:
Wake Forest Lineup
Round One Tee Times off Hole 10 (Live scoring via Scoreboard)
Course Overview
The Demon Deacons have already received multiple preseason accolades, earning top-15 rankings across the board – No. 11 in the WGCA Coaches Poll, No. 12 by Golf Channel, and No. 13 by Golfweek magazine. Individually, junior Macy Pate was named to Golf Channel's Preseason All-American Third Team, while freshman Chloe Kovelesky earned a spot on the honorable mention list.
Wake Forest is one of two ACC teams participating in the tournament and is among a group of highly competitive squads, all ranked within the top 15 by Golfweek. Monday's competition features two rounds of stroke play, followed by a final round on Tuesday, where the individual champion will be crowned. Teams will then face off in match play to crown the team title.
Participating Teams (Golfweek Preseason Poll)
Stanford (1)
Oregon (2)
Texas (3)
USC (4)
Northwestern (9)
Wake Forest (13)
South Carolina (14)
Last Time Out
Following back-to-back team scores under par, the team secured its first team title of the 2025-26 season at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate at Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, Minn. Leading the Deacs was freshman Chloe Kovelesky, recording her lowest 54-hole score in her career with a 207 (-9). Claiming her second collegiate title, Kovelesky penciled in three under-par rounds of 71, 67 and 69. Additionally, graduate student Morgan Ketchum and senior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen each grabbed top-10 finishes, Ketchum's first as a Demon Deacon.
Wake Forest at the Stephens Cup
This marks Wake Forest's fourth consecutive appearance at the event. Last time out, the squad placed third overall during the stroke play portion of the event and defeated South Carolina 4.5-0.5 in match play. The Deacs have two individual titles at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, the most recent of which was in 2024-25, where then-senior Carolina Chacarra shot a 66-70-70 to win the individual title by four strokes.
Where to Watch
Live scoring will be available via Scoreboard with live coverage on the Golf Channel at the following times:
- Monday, September 15 from 5-8 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, September 16 from 4-7 p.m. ET
- Wednesday, September 17 from 4-7 p.m. ET
Wake Forest Lineup
- Chloe Kovelesky
- Finished T1 and -9 at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate
- Morgan Ketchum
- Finished 7th and -3 at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate
- Anne-Sterre den Dunnen
- Finished T8 and -2 at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate
- Casey Weidenfeld
- Finished T30 and +6 at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate
- Macy Pate
- Finished T36 and +8 at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate
Round One Tee Times off Hole 10 (Live scoring via Scoreboard)
- Macy Pate (9:24 a.m. ET)
- Casey Weidenfeld (9:36 a.m. ET)
- Anne-Sterre den Dunnen (9:48 a.m. ET)
- Morgan Ketchum (10 a.m. ET)
- Chloe Kovelesky (10:12 a.m. ET)
- Macy Pate (2:24 p.m. ET)
- Casey Weidenfeld (2:36 p.m. ET)
- Anne-Sterre den Dunnen (2:48 p.m. ET)
- Morgan Ketchum (3 p.m. ET)
- Chloe Kovelesky (3:12 p.m. ET)
Course Overview
- Shoreacres - Lake Bluff, Ill.
- Par 72 - 6,207 yds
- Nestled along the pristine shoreline of Lake Michigan in Lake Bluff, Illinois, Shoreacres stands as one of the most revered and quietly prestigious golf clubs in the United States. As the fifth edition of the Jackson T. Stephens Cup unfolds, Shoreacres provides a fitting stage. It is classic in character, demanding in play, and perfectly aligned with a tournament built on legacy and excellence. Built in 1916 and designed by renowned Golden Age architect Seth Raynor, Shoreacres is one of the most enduring examples of classical golf course architecture in the United States. Raynor's signature approach, defined by bold green complexes, strategic shot values, and a masterful use of natural landforms, has made the course both a connoisseur's favorite and a true test of competitive play.
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