Kelly Zhao

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Accolades

At Elon
2025-26 (So.)

One of two Phoenix to play in all 31 possible rounds across 11 events during her sophomore season
Ranked second on the team with a 76.48 stroke average (2,371 total shots)
Posted five top-20 individual finishes, highlighted by a sixth-place effort at the Red Bandanna Invitational (Sept. 22-23)
- Shot a season-best 6-over 222 (76-73-73) to lead Elon at the Red Bandanna
Twice shot under-par rounds, including a 1-under 70 in the second round of the Elon Invitational to help the Phoenix win the team title
Tied for 14th at the CAA Championship, shooting 14-over 230 (73-75-82); ranked among the top 10 through 36 holes played
Ended the 2025 fall campaign with back-to-back top-20 finishes, including a tie for 11th at the Edisto Island Invitational

2024-25 (Fr.)

Steady presence for the Phoenix in her first collegiate season in 2024-25
Played 28 rounds across 10 events & averaged 76.42 strokes per round (2,140 total strokes, +129)
Placed fourth with a 2-under 214 (71-71-72) at the Advance Golf Partner Collegiate
- Was named CAA Golfer of the Week following the performance
Carded a season-low 18-hole score of 71 on one other occasion during the first round of the Elon Invitational
Ended up tying for ninth in the weather-shortened 36-hole Elon Invitational with a 6-over 148
Notched six total top-25 finishes, including a tie for 24th at the CAA Championship (234, +18)

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