The Wake Forest women’s golf team is making a strong push at the Suntree Country Club tournament in Melbourne, Florida, as they head into the final round tied for third place. The Demon Deacons have climbed the leaderboard, putting themselves in a great position to challenge for a top finish.
Wake Forest Moves Up the Leaderboard
After two days of competition, Wake Forest is tied for third place, just two strokes behind second-place Texas A&M. The team made a significant leap, improving by eight spots from their earlier standing. They also rank third in par-four scoring, a testament to their consistent play.
As they head into the final round, Wake Forest shares third place with No. 4 South Carolina, trailing only No. 18 Texas A&M and the tournament leader, Florida State.
Individual Player Performances
Anne-Sterre den Dunnen Shines with Strong Performance
Junior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen had a spectacular second round, jumping 28 spots on the leaderboard. She started her day with an eagle and was four-under-par through the first three holes. By the end of the round, she finished at five-under-par (-5), placing her second overall, just one stroke behind the leader.
She also leads the entire field in par-five scoring with an average of 4.50, proving her ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Carolina Chacarra’s Consistent Play Boosts Wake Forest
Senior Carolina Chacarra built on her momentum from round one, carding two birdies and moving up 15 spots on the leaderboard. She finished the second round at two-under-par (-2), bringing her total score to -1. She is now tied for fifth place overall.
Notably, Chacarra has 29 total pars, tying her for the most in the tournament field. Her consistency has been a key factor in Wake Forest’s success.
Chloe Kovelesky’s Steady Improvement
Newcomer Chloe Kovelesky showed solid improvement in round two, finishing even par (E) for the day. Her steady performance helped her climb 14 places on the leaderboard, and she now sits at +2 overall, tied for 15th place.
Other Wake Forest Performances
- Graduate Sky Sload had an up-and-down round, starting strong with a birdie but finishing the day four-over-par (+4).
- Sophomore Macy Pate played even-par through the first few holes but ended up six-over-par (+6) for the day.
Team and Player Leaderboards
Team Standings After Round Two
| Team | Round 1 | Round 2 | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Florida State | -2 | -1 | -3 |
| 2. Texas A&M | +4 | E | +4 |
| T3. South Carolina | +8 | -2 | +6 |
| T3. Wake Forest | +9 | -3 | +6 |
| 5. Ole Miss | +4 | +7 | +11 |
Wake Forest Player Standings
| Player | Round 1 | Round 2 | Total Score | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne-Sterre den Dunnen | +2 | -5 | -3 | 2nd |
| Carolina Chacarra | +1 | -2 | -1 | Tied 5th |
| Chloe Kovelesky | +2 | E | +2 | Tied 15th |
| Macy Pate | +4 | +6 | +10 | Tied 67th |
| Sky Sload | +7 | +4 | +11 | Tied 70th |
Final Round Preview
The final round will tee off at 9:00 AM ET with a shotgun start. Wake Forest will be grouped with No. 16 Ole Miss and Louisville as they aim to close the gap and secure a top finish. Fans can follow live scoring updates throughout the day.
With Anne-Sterre den Dunnen in second place overall and Carolina Chacarra in the top five, Wake Forest has a strong chance of pushing for a top finish. The team’s consistent improvement has been key, and all eyes will be on them as they compete in the final round.
