Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
Four Louisiana Tech golfers earned academic honors Thursday as the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced their list of NCAA Division I Cobalt All-America scholars for the 2023-24 season.
The four Bulldogs – Hunter Battles, Lake Juban, Thomas Henson, and Will Patrick – were among the 531 NCAA Division I student-athletes from 180 schools earning GCAA All-America scholar honors.
This marked the fourth straight season Battles has earned this academic achievement, having graduated this past winter quarter with a master’s degree in business administration. He participated in nine events while registering three top-20 finishes, including a tie for fifth at the CUSA Championship.
Juban, now a three-time All-American scholar, also received his master’s degree in business administration this past academic year. He participated in 10 events with a stroke average of 73.80 and two top-20 finishes to end the season at the Aggie Invitational and CUSA Championship.
Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree at the same time, majoring in business management. He was also recently recognized as a CSC Academic All-District selection as well as being a member of the CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll this past season. On the course, he competed in 10 events with a stroke average of 75.00 over 30 rounds. His best finish of the season was a tie for 19th at the CUSA Championship.
Henson, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in management in the fall, was named an All-America scholar for the second straight season. He saw action in six events, all coming in the spring after missing the fall due to injury. His best finish came at the CUSA Championship, tying for 19th.
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. In addition, they must participate in 50 percent of their team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0, and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at their university.
