GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Golf Coaches Association of American (GCAA) announced the 2023-24 Men’s Golf Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars and Conference Carolinas had seven individuals recognized from three institutions.
From Barton College had Daniel Adkins, Kris Jackson, Mitchell Soma and Harrison Wierse recognized while Emmanuel University’s Markel Olasagasti and Pelayo Sol were honored. Young Harris’ Ruben Lindstrom also garnered recognition from the GCAA.
In all, 226 NCAA Division II student-athletes were recognized from 77 institutions.
To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their associate’s degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA. In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, under 79.0 in NCAA Division III, under 78.0 in NAIA, and under 77.0 in NJCAA, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at their college or university.