Barton College's Terra Schmitt and Ryan Jahr have been honored as the 2025-26 Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year for women's and men's golf by Conference Carolinas. Schmitt, a junior majoring in Biology from Wake Forest, N.C., boasts a perfect 4.00 GPA and the best team scoring average at 75.6, earning all-conference honors for the third consecutive year. Jahr, a senior from Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., majoring in exercise science, also achieved all-conference recognition for the third year running, leading his team with an average score of 71.6. Both athletes have demonstrated excellence both academically and in their respective sports, contributing to their teams鈥� successes throughout the season.

By the Numbers
  • Schmitt has a 4.00 GPA and a scoring average of 75.6.
  • Jahr has a scoring average of 71.6 and qualified for the NCAA South/Southeast Super Regional Championship.
State of Play
  • The awards are part of a selection process that requires nominees to hold a minimum 3.25 GPA and be named all-conference.
  • Schmitt won two tournaments this past year, while Jahr led his team to a second-place finish in the conference.
What's Next

Both athletes will look to continue their academic and athletic excellence in the upcoming seasons, potentially earning further accolades while contributing to their teams' success in future tournaments.

Bottom Line

Schmitt and Jahr exemplify the ideal balance of academic achievement and athletic performance, setting a high standard for future student-athletes in Conference Carolinas.