Three Bison Named GCAA All-America Scholars
8/3/2026 12:00:00 PM | Men's Golf
NORMAN, Okla. – The North Dakota State men's golf team had three student-athletes named to the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) 2025-26 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars team.
Seniors Gabe Benson, Rylin Petry and Jake Skarperud were all named to the list, released Monday afternoon by the GCAA. It is the first time since 2022 that the Bison have had a student-athlete named to the list. The three in 2026 also ties 2022 for the most Bison to earn the honor.
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% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, 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.
Seniors Gabe Benson, Rylin Petry and Jake Skarperud were all named to the list, released Monday afternoon by the GCAA. It is the first time since 2022 that the Bison have had a student-athlete named to the list. The three in 2026 also ties 2022 for the most Bison to earn the honor.
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% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, 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.
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