By David Droschak Reaching the top in golf often requires tremendous sacrifices, including long hours on the practice range, a never-ending focus on fundamentals, mental toughness and course management, just to name a few. Macy Pate added one more item to the mix this past year. The Reagan High School freshman and her family had…
By David Droschak When Diane Dailey stepped down after three decades as the Wake Forest women’s golf coach she dreamed of playing more golf and of spending quality time with her older sister in the North Carolina mountains. Giving golf lessons and teaching the game that opened so many doors wasn’t necessarily in the cards.…
By Brad King Longtime Wake Forest women’s golf coach Dianne Dailey said she plans on knocking the rust off her clubs in retirement. “I’d like to actually play a little bit more golf, just because I haven’t had a chance to play much,” she said. “Maybe if I can get my game back in shape…
By Robert Kimball It’s impossible to miss it. The statue out front of the Arnold Palmer Golf Facility at Wake Forest University captures the famous Demon Deacon in a full, powerful follow-through that is classic Arnie. But even The King has to share space with a legend. Wake Forest’s new Haddock House, which opened in…
Diaz will replace current assistant coach Robin Walton Wake Forest women’s golf head coach Dianne Dailey has announced the hiring of Kevin Diaz, who will serve as assistant coach beginning next season. Diaz, who is the husband of Demon Deacon great Laura Diaz, comes to Wake Forest with a strong golf background. He began his…
By BOB SUTTON Before a new group of recruits even arrived on campus, there’s reason to believe that a rebuilding phase might not be necessary for the Wake Forest women’s golf team. Coach Dianne Dailey’s newest players produced a noteworthy summer that should bode well when they officially wear the black and gold. “I thought…
The centerpiece of Wake Forest’s new on-campus golf learning center has been named in honor of one of the program’s greatest coaches. Dianne Dailey, who came to Wake Forest in 1988 and has built the women’s golf program into one of the nation’s best, will accept the honor at a formal ceremony on May…