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While you were working on your tan, the Eckerd Tritons were busy turning in 3.5 GPAs and racking up national academic honors.
It’s easy to assume college golfers spend all their time debating the wind speed at St. Pete Country Club or figuring out how to squeeze in another nine holes before sunset. But the squad over at Eckerd College just reminded everyone that they’re putting in just as much work in the library as they are on the links.
The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) just dropped their 2025-26 academic honors, and the Tritons didn't just make the cut—they dominated it. The Eckerd men’s golf team was officially named a recipient of the PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award, proving that being a student-athlete in South St. Pete actually involves, you know, being a student.
But wait, there’s more. The Tritons didn't just scrape by with a passing grade. The team was singled out for the Presidents Special Recognition honors. For those of you who haven't looked at a report card since high school, that means the team maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher throughout the entire academic year.
In a sport where a high score is usually a disaster, these guys are out here chasing the highest numbers possible in the classroom. It’s a massive win for the program and a testament to the fact that you can thrive in the Sunshine State’s toughest academic environments while still keeping your short game tight.
Next time you see a Triton with a golf bag, maybe ask them for help with your taxes or a physics equation. They’re clearly built different.
Source: Eckerd College Athletics
Source: Eckerd College Athletics — “Men's golf awarded Team Academic Award from GCAA/PLATFORM”
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