The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) golf program has been awarded the NCAA Division I and HBCU Academic National Championships by the GCAA, recognizing the team's exceptional academic performance. They achieved a combined team GPA of 4.0 in the Spring semester, earning academic titles that highlight their excellence among Division I and HBCU programs. Sophomore Max Osten received the Cobalt Golf NCAA All-America Scholar honor, while six Hawks garnered academic recognition from the Northeast Athletic Conference. This accolade follows a strong performance last season, where the team finished fifth in the NEC Championships and qualified for the PGAWorks Collegiate Championship. The new season will kick off on September 19 at the U.S. Naval Academy Invitational.

By the Numbers
  • The UMES golf team achieved a collective GPA of 4.0.
  • A total of 331 schools across six divisions received the GCAA PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award.
State of Play
  • UMES golf has been recognized as the top academic team in both Division I and HBCU categories.
  • The team completed their previous season with a fifth-place finish in the NEC Championships.
What's Next

The UMES golf team will begin their new season at the U.S. Naval Academy Invitational on September 19, aiming to build on their academic and competitive success from the last season.

Bottom Line

The recognition as academic champions underscores UMES golf鈥檚 commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics, setting a high bar for future performances. This success not only boosts the program's visibility but also serves as motivation for student-athletes to balance their academic pursuits with competitive sports.