Norman, Okla.- The 2024-25 PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award recipients have been announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Harvard (NCAA Division I), Findlay (NCAA Division II), Bowdoin (NCAA Division III), SCAD Savannah (NAIA), Iowa Western (NJCAA Division I), Southwestern (IA) (NJCAA Division II), and Alabama State (HBCU) were all named 2024-25 Academic National Champions for finishing with the top GPA in their respective divisions.

A GCAA-record 292 schools across six divisions earned a PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award. 129 schools received Presidents Special Recognition for having an average team GPA of 3.5 or above.

2024-25 Academic National Champions

NCAA Division I - Harvard (3.955)

NCAA Division II - Findlay (3.83)

NCAA Division III - Bowdoin (3.81)

NAIA - SCAD Savannah (3.74)

NJCAA Division I - Iowa Western (3.68)

NJCAA Division II - Southwestern (IA) (3.41)
HBCU - Alabama State (3.707)

 

Presidents Special Recognition (3.5+ GPA)

NCAA Division II (19)

Arkansas Tech

Felician

Findlay

Florida Southern

Georgia Southwestern

Henderson State

Kentucky Wesleyan

Lander

Miles

Missouri S&T

Newberry

Parkside

Rogers State

Saint Leo

St. Mary's (TX)

Tampa

UIndy

UMSL

Virginia State

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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. For more information, please visit www.collegiategolf.com.