NORMAN, Okla. – Five from SWOSU Men's Golf were named 2023-24 Division II Cobalt All-America Scholars, announced Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Earning a spot on the scholar list was Cameron Gallagher, Lukas Hendricks, Sutton McMillan, Mariano Racca, and Anders Strand. It's the fourth straight year Strand has been honored, a program record, while Hendricks received recognition for a second straight year. Gallagher, McMillan, and Racca all find themselves as honorees for the first time.

Five total All-America Scholars ties SWOSU's program record set in 2021. The Bulldogs have had four or more members receive the honor in each of the last four seasons.

To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically. In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, 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.

227 NCAA Division II athletes from 77 schools earned 2023-24 Cobalt All-America Scholar honors. The Bulldogs were one of nine teams in Division II to have at least five represented on the list.

About GCAA

Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA's mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors.