2025 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships: ACC Teams Shine
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) showcased strong performances at the regionals, securing four spots in the upcoming 2025 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships. Scheduled from May 16 to 21 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, the championships will feature some of the top collegiate talent.
This year, the ACC emerged as the only conference to win multiple regional titles, with Florida State, Stanford, and Wake Forest all finishing atop their respective events. Additionally, Virginia earned a spot by tying for third at the Charlottesville Regional, while NC State’s Marie Madsen triumphed individually, finishing at 5-under 208.
Florida State Secures Ninth Consecutive Trip
At the Lexington Regional held at Keene Trace Golf Club, Florida State finished with a noteworthy score of 15-under (849). The team was led by Lottie Woad and Mirabel Ting, both of whom tied for second place at 10-under (206). Kaylah Williams also contributed with an impressive top-20 finish, tying for 18th at even par (216). This marks the Seminoles’ ninth straight appearance at the NCAA Championships, aiming to progress beyond last year’s quarterfinals.
Stanford Dominates in Norman Regional
Stanford delivered a commanding performance at the Normal Regional, concluding with a remarkable score of 23-under (841), nine strokes clear of second-placed Northwestern. Individual champion Andrea Revuelta led the Cardinal, finishing at 8-under (208) after also clinching the ACC Championship title on April 17. Supporting Revuelta were fellow competitors Meja Örtengren, who tied for third at 6-under (210), and Megha Ganne and Paula Martín Sampedro, both of whom tied for eighth at 2-under (214). This victory represents Stanford’s seventh regional title since 2016.
Wake Forest Continues Winning Streak
Wake Forest emerged as the only team under par at the Lubbock Regional, wrapping up with a score of 2-under, a solid four shots ahead of Texas. The Demon Deacons were led by Carolina Chacarra, who seized medalist honors with a 7-under (209), three shots clear of Texas’ Farah O’Keefe. Chloe Kovelesky and Anne-Sterre Den Dunnen also delivered strong performances, finishing with scores of 2-under (214) and 2-over (218) respectively. This continues Wake Forest’s trend, as they prepare for their 10th consecutive NCAA Championships appearance following a national title victory in 2023.
Virginia and NC State Make their Mark
Virginia placed third at the Charlottesville Regional, driven by a commendable performance from Megan Propeck, who tied for fourth at even par (213). With this showing, the Cavaliers advance to their 15th NCAA Championship in 22 years of competition.
Marie Madsen of NC State, ranked No. 31 prior to the regionals, claimed the individual title at the Charlottesville Regional with a score of 5-under (208), marking a historic moment as she becomes the first player from NC State to win a regional and the second in school history to qualify as an individual.
Upcoming Championships
The NCAA Women’s Golf Championships will kick off with stroke play starting May 16. After three rounds, the field will narrow from 30 teams to 15 for the final round, with the top eight squads advancing to the match play stage. Notably, ACC members have dominated the recent championships with Stanford winning in 2022 and 2024 and Wake Forest capturing the title in 2023.
Regional Recap
- Columbus Regional: SMU placed 8th (890, +26); Top Individual: Emily Odwin (T-6th, 215, -1)
- Lexington Regional: Florida State 1st (849, -15); Top Individuals: Lottie Woad and Mirabel Ting (T-2nd, 206, -10)
- Norman Regional: Stanford 1st (841, -23); Top Individual: Andrea Revuelta (1st, 208, -8)
- Gold Canyon Regional: California 8th (892, +28); Top Individual: Morgan Ketchum (T-20th, 221, +5)
- Lubbock Regional: Wake Forest 1st (862, -2); Individual Champion: Carolina Chacarra (1st, 209, -7)
- Charlottesville Regional: Virginia 3rd (864, +12); NC State 6th (876, +24); Individual Champion: Marie Madsen (1st, 208, -5)
