NORMAN, Okla. – Rogers State men's golf's
Elliot-Han Monteremal and
Ty Nicar have been named Golf Coaches Association of America All-America Scholars, the organization announced on Wednesday.
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Both Monteremal, a junior from Montelimar, France, and Nicar, a junior from Kingwood, Texas, earned the honor for their hard work in the classroom during the 2022-23 season. The pair are among 12 total MIAA golfers that were named to this list with both also being named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll earlier this year.
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To be recognized as an All-American Scholar, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically. In addition, they must participate in 50 percent of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 78.0 and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of at least 3.20. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university.
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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.
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