NORMAN, Okla.- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) released its latest Academic honor on Tuesday afternoon with the 2024-25 Platform Golf Team Academic Awards.
West Chester was one of 292 programs honored and one of 52 Division II squads to be recognized for having a team GPA above 3.0 in 2024-25. The Golden Rams had two players recognized as GCAA/Cobalt GOLF All-America Scholars last Tuesday, as
Connor Strine and
Ryan D'Ariano were recognized individually for their efforts on the course and in the classroom.
West Chester completed its second season under the tutelage of head coach
Chris Merce in 2024-25 and finished seventh at the PSAC Men's Golf Championships with a 54-hole score of 935 (308-315-312) led by a 27
th-place finish from
Connor Strine with a three-day score of 234 (73-80-81). Merce also helped tutor Strine to an invitation as an individual to the NCAA Atlantic/East Regional Championships in May at Whispering Woods Golf Club in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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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. For more information, please visit www.collegiategolf.com.
