Delon Named to PING Women's Player of the Year Watchlist
Virginia Tech senior Valentine Delon is one of 11 women's golfers chosen for the fall PING WGCA Player of the Year watchlist.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Golf
Valentine Delon, a Virginia Tech senior, was selected for the fall PING Women's Golf Coaches Association Player of the Year watchlist. She leads the Hokies with a 68.8 scoring average and will represent France at the Spirit International Amateur Championship, November 10-14, 2026.
Why it matters
The watchlist recognizes excellence throughout the year and early impact on teams, and Delon's five top-10 finishes this fall point to a consistent season. Her selection highlights a Virginia Tech player competing at a high national level.
Delon has a team-best 68.8 scoring average and 11 par-or-better rounds, eight of them in the 60s. She is ninth in the country in the most recent national rankings, with two fall event wins, the Nittany Lion Invitational and the Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational.
The players
Valentine Delon
A Virginia Tech senior golfer from Paris, France, who leads the Hokies in scoring and will represent France internationally.
Spirit International Amateur Championship
A four-day Olympic-style team event bringing together 80 amateur golfers from 20 countries and six continents at Whispering Pines Golf Club.
The details
Delon was one of 11 women's golfers named to the fall watchlist, which is based on excellence throughout the year and early impact on teams. She recorded a top-10 finish in each of her five fall events and won the Nittany Lion Invitational and the Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational.
Timeline
Fall 2026: Delon records five top-10 finishes in fall events.
November 3, 2026: Watchlist selection is announced.
November 10-14, 2026: Delon competes at the Spirit International Amateur Championship in Trinity, Texas.
Season Trajectory
The PING WGCA watchlist recognizes collegiate women golfers whose performance and early team impact stand out during the fall season. Delon's selection positions her among the top collegiate players in the country as the national season progresses.
Fantasy and collegiate golf followers can track Delon's results at the Spirit International, where she will play for France. Her 68.8 scoring average makes her a player to watch in individual collegiate standings.
The takeaway
Delon's combination of consistent top-10 finishes and two event wins signals a strong fall for the Virginia Tech senior. Her upcoming international competition will test that form against amateurs from around the world.
What happens next
Delon is scheduled to compete at the Spirit International Amateur Championship in Trinity, Texas, November 10-14, 2026, representing France.
Further reading
For more on collegiate play, see Golf coverage across Virginia programs.
