The Duke women's golf team is set to compete in the ACC Championship from April 16-19 at Porters Neck Country Club in Wilmington, N.C. This year marks the program's quest for its 23rd ACC title. The championship will consist of 54 holes of stroke play, followed by match play for the top six teams. Duke has a strong history in this event, having claimed 22 titles, including six in the last 13 years.

By the Numbers
  • Duke has won 22 ACC titles in history.
  • Rianne Malixi boasts a season-best ranking of No. 8 nationally and averages 68.78 strokes over three spring tournaments.
Yes, But

While Duke has a history of success, the competition is fierce with top teams like Stanford and Wake Forest ranked above them, posing a challenge to secure a title this year.

State of Play
  • Duke is currently ranked No. 11 in the Scoreboard rankings.
  • Rianne Malixi leads the team with 80 birdies this season, showcasing her impressive performance.
What's Next

The team aims to leverage its depth and match play experience to outlast competitors after stroke play, with hopes of advancing to semifinals and finals on the weekend.

Bottom Line

The Duke women's golf team, under the leadership of coach Dan Brooks, not only seeks to reclaim its ACC Championship title but also aims to build on the impressive performance of Malixi and the squad's strong history in the league.