NORMAN, Okla. - The Black College Golf Coaches Association and Golf Coaches Association of America have partnered to present the third annual BCGCA Awards. Augusta's Cole Stevens was named named the 2023-24 Adrian Stills Award winner as the Black College Golfer of the Year. Stevens was also honored on the CGCA All-America Team.
The awards honor black college golfers from all backgrounds and across all divisions of college golf. Honors include the Adrian Stills Award (Black College Golfer of the Year), HBCU Golfer of the Year, BCGCA All-America Team, BCGCA and HBCU Outstanding Freshmen of the Year, BCGCA All-Freshmen Team, and BCGCA and HBCU Coaches of the Year.
Stevens had an impressive season as a graduate student in 2023-24. His accolades include winning the Southland Conference Championship Individual Title, being named to the Southland All-Conference First Team, and earning the title of Southland Men's Golf Player of the Year. Stevens secured 1st place at the Southland Conference Men's Golf Championship with a score of -6, finished 14th at the NCAA Stanford Regional with a score of -4, and posted a 71.5 stroke average for the season.
2023-24 Black College Golf Coaches Association Awards
(Division I)
Adrian Stills Award presented to the Black College Golfer of the Year
Cole Stevens, Augusta
HBCU Golfer of The Year
Gregory Odom Jr., Howard
BCGCA All-America Team
Gregory Odom Jr., Howard
Cole Stevens, Augusta
Kristopher Stiles, San Jose State
Kieron van Wyk, College of Charleston
Everett Whiten Jr., Howard
BCGCA Outstanding Freshman
Jamal Hutchison, NC Central
HBCU Outstanding Freshman
Jose Berenguel, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
BCGCA All-Freshmen Team
Joah Bramwell, Prairie View A&M
Kezaia Dimosi, Howard
Jamal Hutchison, NC Central
Trey Rusthoven, Central Michigan
Isaiah Williams, Seton Hall
BCGCA Coach of The Year
Andy Walker, VCU
HBCU Coach of the Year
Sam Puryear, Howard
(Non-Division I)
Adrian Stills Award presented to the Black College Golfer of the Year
Xavier Bighaus, Colorado Christian (NCAA Division II)
HBCU Golfer of The Year
Travon Willis, Virginia Union (NCAA Division II)
BCGCA All-America Team
Alkin Barkley, Virginia Union (NCAA Division II)
Xavier Bighaus, Colorado Christian (NCAA Division II)
Steve Kibare, Dalton State (NAIA)
Tradgon McCrae, Missouri Southern State (NCAA Division II)
Travon Willis, Virginia Union (NCAA Division II)
BCGCA Outstanding Freshman
D'Yanni Rhyne, Johnson C. Smith (NCAA Division II)
HBCU Outstanding Freshman
D'Yanni Rhyne, Johnson C. Smith (NCAA Division II)
BCGCA All-Freshmen Team
Donald Barnett, Fayetteville State (NCAA Division II)
Joseph Boone, Virginia Union (NCAA Division II)
Kaden Rogers, Winston-Salem State (NCAA Division II)
D'Yanni Rhyne, Johnson C. Smith (NCAA Division II)
Cameron Witherspoon, Winston-Salem State (NCAA Division II)
BCGCA Coach of The Year
Lee Coble, Virginia Union (NCAA Division II)
HBCU Coach of the Year
Kortland Ware, Lincoln (MO) (NCAA Division II)
About Black College Golf Coaches Association
The Black College Golf Coaches Association supports and uplifts Historically Black College and University golf programs, students, and coaches. The mission of the BCGCA is to empower and promote excellence within HBCU Golf programs, students, and coaches. Our aim is to foster a supportive network that cultivates opportunities, resources, and mentorship, ensuring the success and development of HBCU student-athletes in the sport of golf. We strive to enhance representation, increase diversity, and create a pathway for future generations of black golfers to excel both on and off the course. For more information, please visit hbcugolf.org.
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