Demon Deacons Set for Prestigious Jackson T. Stephens Cup

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. – Following a dominant exhibiting on the ANNIKA Intercollegiate, securing each the crew and particular person titles, Wake Forest girls’s golf returns to motion on the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Shoreaces in Lake Bluff, Ill. from Sept. 15-17.

The Demon Deacons have already obtained a number of preseason accolades, incomes top-15 rankings throughout the board – No. 11 within the WGCA Coaches Poll, No. 12 by Golf Channel, and No. 13 by Golfweek journal. Individually, junior Macy Pate was named to Golf Channel’s Preseason All-American Third Team, whereas freshman Chloe Kovelesky earned a spot on the honorable point out checklist.

Wake Forest is one among two ACC groups taking part within the event and is amongst a gaggle of extremely aggressive squads, all ranked inside the high 15 by Golfweek. Monday’s competitors options two rounds of stroke play, adopted by a closing spherical on Tuesday, the place the person champion can be topped. Teams will then face off in match play to crown the crew 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 crew scores beneath par, the crew secured its first crew title of the 2025-26 season on the ANNIKA Intercollegiate at Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, Minn. Leading the Deacs was freshman Chloe Kovelesky, recording her lowest 54-hole rating in her profession with a 207 (-9). Claiming her second collegiate title, Kovelesky penciled in three under-par rounds of 71, 67 and 69. Additionally, graduate pupil Morgan Ketchum and senior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen every grabbed top-10 finishes, Ketchum’s first as a Demon Deacon.

Wake Forest on the Stephens Cup

This marks Wake Forest’s fourth consecutive look on the occasion. Last day trip, the squad positioned third total through the stroke play portion of the occasion and defeated South Carolina 4.5-0.5 in match play. The Deacs have two particular person titles on the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, the latest of which was in 2024-25, the place then-senior Carolina Chacarra shot a 66-70-70 to win the person title by 4 strokes.

Where to Watch

Live scoring can be out there through Scoreboard with dwell protection on the Golf Channel on the following occasions:

 

• 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

Round One Tee Times off Hole 10  (Live scoring through Scoreboard)

Round Two Tee Times off Hole 1

Course Overview

• Shoreacres – Lake Bluff, Ill.
• Par 72 – 6,207 yds
• Nestled alongside the pristine shoreline of Lake Michigan in Lake Bluff, Illinois, Shoreacres stands as one of the revered and quietly prestigious golf golf equipment within the United States. As the fifth version of the Jackson T. Stephens Cup unfolds, Shoreacres offers a becoming stage. It is basic in character, demanding in play, and completely aligned with a event constructed on legacy and excellence. Built in 1916 and designed by famend Golden Age architect Seth Raynor, Shoreacres is likely one of the most enduring examples of classical golf course structure within the United States. Raynor’s signature method, outlined by daring inexperienced complexes, strategic shot values, and a masterful use of pure landforms, has made the course each a connoisseur’s favourite and a real take a look at of aggressive play.