NORMAN, Okla. – The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced its 2022-23 All-America Scholars on Wednesday and Old Dominion men's golf had three honorees in Jakob Chicoyne, Jacob Gunther and Philip Minnehan.
The three Monarchs are among 548 NCAA Division I athletes from 194 schools to be named All-America Scholars this year. In order to be eligible for the award, 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 76.0, 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.
Chicoyne competed in all 10 tournaments for ODU in 2022-23 and led the team with a 73.10 stroke average. His best finish was at the VCU Shootout, where he tied for third with a 13-under par 203. Gunther also appeared in 10 tournaments and owned a 75.96 stroke average. He took seventh in the Donald Ross Classic individual tournament with a two-round total of 12-over 154. Minnehan's best outing was also at VCU, with his 54-hole total of eight-under 208 tying him for 17th. He posted an average round of 75.61 through eight tournaments.
For the complete list of this year's DI All-America Scholars, click here.
About the Golf Coaches Association of America
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.
Chicoyne, Gunther and Minnehan Named GCAA All-America Scholars
