The UC Davis men's golf team achieved significant academic recognition this summer, receiving the PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Additionally, Curtis Da Silva was honored as a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar, distinguishing him among a select group of 649 Division I student-athletes. The team maintained a cumulative GPA above 3.0, meeting the award criteria, while Da Silva excelled on the course with a scoring average of 72.9 during the 2025-26 season.

By the Numbers
  • 332 programs received the GCAA Team Academic Award.
  • Da Silva recorded a scoring average of 72.9 over 32 rounds in 11 events.
State of Play
  • UC Davis golf program recognized among the top in collegiate academics.
  • Da Silva achieved multiple top-10 finishes and exhibited strong performance in key tournaments.
What's Next

Looking ahead, UC Davis men's golf aims to build on this academic success while continuing to enhance their competitive performance as they transition into the Mountain West Conference for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The achievements of UC Davis men's golf exemplify the important balance between academics and athletics, setting a standard for future teams while honoring exceptional individual performance through recognition like Da Silva's All-America Scholar award.