BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College men’s golf team has been recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America for their work in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year.
 
The Polar Bears were one of just 13 teams in all of Division III to surpass a 3.5 team GPA, earning the organization’s Presidents Special Recognition award. Bowdoin will begin its 2024-25 campaign on September 14 at the Duke Nelson Invitational at Middlebury.
 
Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men’s collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA’s mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors.