CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (July 2, 2020) – The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars were announced with a total of 1,401 women's collegiate golfers recognized with this prestigious honor, and six University of Wyoming Cowgirls earned the prestigious honor.
"Another outstanding accomplishment for these young ladies, especially during a unique time for them as student-athletes," Head Coach
Josey Stender said. "I appreciate their fortitude and focus to reach their goals all while representing the program and University with such class."
Erin Sargent recently graduated with a degree in finance and finished the semester with a 4.0 grade-point average. She will compete for the Cowgirls in the fall and recently finished tied for sixth at the 73
rd CGA Women's Stroke Play Championship.
Caitlyn Skavdahl, from Casper, Wyo., recorded a 4.00 gpa while pursuing her master's in public administration. Skavdahl took home the 2020 Wyoming State Golf Association Match Play Championship in Hulett, Wyo. on June 13.
Sophomore
Samantha Hui had a 3.428 gpa in physiology, while fellow sophomore
Cristiana Ciasca has a 3.812 gpa in communication. Hui competed in four tournaments during the year. Her best finish came at the CSU Ram Fall Class with a 9-over 225 to place 16
th, while her best round was in the second round of the same tournament with a 72-even par. Ciasca recently competed at the WSCA Amateur and carded a 233 (+17) in the Championship Flight.
Morgan Ryan finished her first year with a 3.50 gpa in exploratory studies and
Jessica Zapf had a 4.00 gpa in finance. Ryan took home the 2020 Wyoming State Golf Association Amateur Championship Title this past Sunday. Zapf finished the 73
rd CGA Women's Stroke Play Championship with a three day total of 228 (+15) to finish in a tie for 14
th.
The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.50.