Freshman Pate plays key role in Deacons’ title defense
By John Brasier Macy Pate eliminated any doubts she was ready for top-flight collegiate golf in her first round playing for defending NCAA champion Wake Forest. Pate shot 2-under-par 70 in September at the Annika (Sorenstam) Invitational in Minnesota on her way to a tie for ninth at 6-under 210 in a 12-team field including…