Four IUP men's golfers鈥擜lex Swinnerton, Guillermo Salazar, Ben De Castro, and Trevor Todd鈥攈ave been honored as Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for their excellence on the course and in academics. To qualify, student-athletes must play in at least half of their team's rounds, maintain a stroke average under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, and have a GPA of at least 3.2. IUP was one of only 22 NCAA Division II programs with four or more scholars recognized this year. The honors highlight the program's strong tradition of academic and competitive achievements.

By the Numbers
  • Swinnerton posted a team-best scoring average of 72.77.
  • Salazar had a scoring average of 73.20, with a career average of 74.42.
  • De Castro reduced his scoring average to 75.41 this season from 76.5 last year.
  • Todd improved his average from 78.47 to 75.30.
State of Play
  • IUP men鈥檚 golf extends its NCAA regional appearance streak to 29 consecutive seasons.
  • Both Swinnerton and Salazar concluded their collegiate careers on a high note, with multiple tournament wins.
  • This recognition reinforces IUP's reputation for excellence in both competitive and academic fields.
What's Next

As IUP prepares for the upcoming season, the program aims to build on this success and continue attracting talented student-athletes who excel in both academics and athletics. Future recruits will be essential in sustaining the high-performance standards set by this recognized quartet.

Bottom Line

The achievement of these four golfers underscores the balance of academic excellence and athletic prowess that IUP embodies. Their recognition not only honors individual efforts but also solidifies the program's legacy of success and commitment to its student-athletes.