Kongpop Kaikaew from St. Mary's University has been named the Lone Star Conference Men's Golfer of the Year after leading his team with an impressive season. This recognition marks him as the second Rattler to receive this honor in the Lone Star Conference's history. His teammate Baptiste Touchard also made the first team while Guillaume Paquette earned a spot on the second team. Coach Connor McCarthy received Co-Head Coach of the Year honors, highlighting the team's strong performance this season. Kaikaew has an impressive stroke average and several top finishes in tournaments, contributing significantly to his team's success.

By the Numbers
  • Kongpop Kaikaew has a 70.87 stroke average and ranks No. 7 nationally.
  • He has nine rounds in the 60s and 18 rounds of par or better this season.
State of Play
  • Kaikaew finished in the top 10 in six out of eight tournaments this season.
  • The Rattlers are preparing to compete for the Lone Star Conference championship title starting Monday.
What's Next

The Rattlers will commence their pursuit of the Lone Star Conference championship title, with high expectations following their strong individual performances this season.

Bottom Line

Kaikaew's achievement as Golfer of the Year underscores the Rattlers' competitive prowess and sets a promising tone as they enter championship play, with significant support from teammates and coaching staff.