LAKEWOOD, CO- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced their NCAA Division II Ping All-Americans on Wednesday, and after dominating all season long, four Cougars earned the prestigious honor for their incredible seasons.
Adam Duncan nabbed All-American honors and is currently ranked as the #1 golfer in DII. The senior has four tournament victories and 7 top 3 finishes as he boasts an incredible scoring average of 68.7. Recently selected to the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup in June, Duncan will look to lead his team to a second consecutive National Championship.
Sungyeop Cho takes home an All-American distinction and ranks as the #2 golfer in DII. The sophomore transfer has won a pair of tournaments this year including the National Championship Preview. With 5 top 3 finishes, Cho has a 69.2 scoring average as the Cougars head to the National Championships.
Sangha Park was awarded All-American after a stellar season that saw him earn the #3 ranking in DII. Park has been consistent all year and has earned two tournament victories and 6 top 3 finishes. His recent overall score of -17 to win the RMAC Tournament set a program record, and he shot a course record 62 in round two in Nevada. The graduate student will look to help CCU win consecutive DII titles.
Xavier Bighaus is having a senior season to remember, ranking as the #6 golfer in DII. With a pair of victories and 4 top 3 finishes, Bighaus has been a huge part of the teams' success this season. His most impressive win came at the DI Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate where he claimed the win over Division 1 competition. He will look to take his team to new heights with a back-to-back trophy at the NCAA National Championships.
Congratulations to
Adam Duncan,
Sungyeop Cho,
Sangha Park and
Xavier Bighaus on becoming Ping DII All-Americans!