Three Lobos Named Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars

NORMAN, Okla. – Three members of the New Mexico men’s golf program were named 2021-22 Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-American Scholars, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced Thursday. Bastien Amat, Sam Choi and Brandon Shong were the Lobos selected to the team.

Choi received the honor for the third straight year, Shong for the second straight year and Amat was named to the team in his first season of eligibility. All three were in the lineup as the Lobos competed in the NCAA Palm Beach Regional this spring.

A total of 440 men’s Division I golfers were recognized with the prestigious honor. To be eligible for Srixon/Cleveland 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 percent of their team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, under 79.0 in NCAA Division III, under 78.0 in NAIA, and under 77.0 in NJCAA, 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 his college or university.