2026-27 Women's Golf Roster
Biography
Prep Career: Played one season at Montverde Academy in Florida under coach Neil Barnhill ... named a FHSAA All-State First Teamer in 2024 ... earned the Girls Golf Varisty Scholars Award ... participated in eight tournaments as a senior, including the FHSAA District and Regional Tournament ... previously spent three years at the Hamilton International School in Doha, Qatar ... three-time club champion and won the ECGC Masters ... qualified for the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship three years in a row from 2024–2026 ... medalist at both 2025 and 2026 qualifiers ... competed internationally in Thailand, the UAE, Spain, and Morocco ... earned playing status on the 2024 Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS) through Q-School ... had four completive rounds of 66 or lower during summer 2026 includeing a career-low seven-under pa 65 at the Junior PGA Championship in Texas.
Personal: Full name is Kanchana Duangsam-Rudd ... born in Bangkok, Thailand ... moved to the United States in 2013 ... hometown is Sarasota, Florida ... parents are William and Sutasinee Rudd ... intends to major in Exercise Science.
Why UNCW? "I chose UNCW because during my visit, the golf team was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made me feel like I could truly see myself being a part of the team. I also loved that UNCW offers a great balance of strong academics and huge support for athletics, providing an environment where I can continue to grow both as a student and as a golfer."
