Drew Zielinski and George Cordall, members of the Flames men's golf team, have been named 2025-26 NCAA Division II Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. Zielinski not only boasts an impressive 3.657 GPA in Health Science but also earned accolades such as PING All-American and GSC Golfer of the Year. Cordall, with a 3.201 GPA in business, received Honorable Mention All-American recognition. The Flames team achieved a PLATFORM Golf team award for maintaining an average GPA above 3.0, highlighting their academic success alongside sports performance.

By the Numbers
  • Drew Zielinski has a GPA of 3.657 and led the Flames to a semifinal finish at the NCAA Championships.
  • There were 205 NCAA Division II athletes recognized as Cobalt All-America Scholars from 75 schools this year.
Yes, But

While both athletes have excelled academically and athletically, the criteria for the All-America Scholar designation are stringent, requiring not just performance in sports but also high moral character and dedication to their academic responsibilities.

State of Play
  • The Flames men's golf team continues to demonstrate strong academic performance, as evidenced by their PLATFORM Golf team award.
  • A record 331 schools across various divisions received the PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award, underlining the growing emphasis on academics in college sports.
What's Next

Looking forward, Zielinski and Cordall will aim to build on their individual successes as they prepare for another competitive season, with potential impacts on both their academic standings and athletic careers.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Zielinski and Cordall as Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars underscores the intersection of academic excellence and athletic achievement, highlighting the Flames鈥� commitment to both athletics and student success.