NORMAN, Okla. – On Thursday, UC Davis senior men’s golfer Jacob Westberg was named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar, recognizing his outstanding academic and athletic achievements this season.
This marks Westberg’s fourth All-America Scholar honor, adding to an illustrious career that includes four GCAA All-American honors, a Big West Freshman of the Year award, and two selections to the Big West All-Second Team.
Westberg has impressively earned All-America Scholar honors in each of his eligible years.
To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically. 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.
Westberg was one of 531 NCAA Division I athletes from 180 schools to have earned 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors.
On the course, Westberg’s season was highlighted by his 3-under at the Amer Ari Invitational, as well as his top-25 finish at a jam-packed Gene Miranda Invitational, helping the Aggies place tied for third in one of the most competitive tournaments of the season.
About Cobalt Golf
Cobalt is a direct-to-consumer golf brand focused on developing premium laser rangefinders for golfers who demand the best out of their gear. We take pride in producing highly accurate, durable, easy-to-use products, and delivering high-performance optical quality at a better price. For more information, please visit www.cobalt-golf.com.
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.
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