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Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is a highly selective private liberal‑arts university in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, known for small‑class teaching, strong close‑knit communities, and a quaint campus feel. Students often rave about the friendly atmosphere, the emphasis on mentorship with professors, the strong sense of school spirit, and the balance of a small‑college vibe with solid career and internship support.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

10,000

Acceptance Rate

20–25%

GPA Range

3.8–4.0

SAT Range

1380–1520

Common Majors

business, psychology, biology, economics, political science, communications, engineering

“Game‑day Fridays making the whole campus feel like one giant living room, how easy it is to get to know your professors by name, that the workload can feel relentless and the campus small at times, yet the tight‑knit community still makes it feel like everyone around you wants you to succeed as much as they want to themselves.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$64,758

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70.85

Avg Women's Scores

71.2

Men's Team Notes

Demon Deacons dominated ACC play with sub-71 team averages across elite national fields, clinching multiple victories including standout performances at home events and invitationals. Depth shone through top-5 individual finishes from upperclassmen leaders, fueling consistent podium contention and strong postseason positioning amid challenging conditions.

Women's Team Notes

Demon Deacon women posted sub-72 averages with commanding top-3 finishes at major invitationals, excelling in par-5 scoring and clutch putting across 12 events. Emerging freshmen alongside veteran anchors secured individual medals and propelled team to regional dominance; key wins at ACC Preview and home championship drove national title pursuit.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jerry Haas

Women's Coach

Kim Lewellen

Men's Email

haasjl@wfu.edu

Women's Email

lewellkb@wfu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jerry Haas is Wake Forest men’s head golf coach, leading the Demon Deacons in the ACC and as one of the top‑tier programs in the country. A former Deacon player and PGA‑Tour‑level professional, he has rebuilt the program into a national power, with multiple ACC‑level championships and several top‑10 finishes at the NCAA Championships. Haas emphasizes a strong team culture, disciplined preparation, and high‑level tournament‑readiness.

Women's Coach Bio

Kim Lewellen is Wake Forest women’s head golf coach, guiding one of the nation’s most consistent women’s‑golf programs. Hired after a successful run as head coach at the University of Virginia, she has led the Demon Deacons to multiple ACC‑level titles and deep NCAA‑Championship‑level seasons, with several All‑Americans and individual‑title contenders. Lewellen focuses on recruiting, technical‑skill refinement, and a supportive team environment that prepares players for both collegiate and professional‑level success.

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