Norman, Okla. – The 2024-25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for NCAA Division II was announced on Tuesday afternoon. Minnesota Crookston's Andrew Wilhelm (Fargo, N.D.) and Lucas Justesen (Detroit Lakes, Minn.) were two of just 207 Division II student-athletes from across 78 schools to earn the distinguished award.
 
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 78.0 in NCAA Division II, 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.
 
Justesen and Wilhelm are two of five NSIC student-athletes named to the All-America list and the Golden Eagles join Bemidji State as the only two NSIC schools with representatives on the list.
 
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.