NORMAN, Okla. – University of Central Missouri Mules golfers
Calvin Dillon,
Nick Fallin, and
Andrew Whittaker earned Cobatl Golf All-America Scholar accolades for their performances in the classroom and on the course during the 2024-25 academic year, it was announced Tuesday, July 29, by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
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 percent 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.
2024-25 marks the third straight year Dillon earned All-America Scholar honors while Fallin and Whittaker secured the accolade for the first time in their careers.
Two hundred seven NCAA Division II athletes from 78 schools earned 2024-25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors.
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.
