Kovelesky and Pate Earn Invites to Augusta National Women’s Amateur

In her second year with the Demon Deacons, Kovelesky ranks 29th on the WAGR and 10th in the nation, via Scoreboard. Entering her junior season with the Deacs, Pate ranks 36th on the WAGR and 20th nationally. 

Wake Forest boasts a stellar history of competitors at the ANWA throughout the years. Since its inception, the Deacs have had a player in every final round at Augusta, including women’s golf alums Jennifer Kupcho and Emilia Migliaccio. Kupcho won the event in 2019, and Migliaccio was runner-up in 2021 after a tiebreaker.

Beginning a week before the Masters Tournament in April 9, an international field of 72 women amateurs will compete over 54 holes of stroke play. A cut will take place after 36 holes, advancing the leading 30 players and ties to the final round at Augusta National Golf Club.