Max Sheppard named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar

Georgia College & State University's men's golfer Max Sheppard has been named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar.

To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their associate's degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA. 

In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, under 79.0 in NCAA Division III, under 78.0 in NAIA, and under 77.0 in NJCAA, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at their college or university.

Sheppard, who is a senior from Columbus, Georgia, played in five events during the 2023-24 season, averaging 76.33 over 15 rounds. Sheppard, who has been named an All-America Scholar twice in his career, has a 3.72 GPA as a management information system major with a minor in finance.

Sheppard was one of 227 NCAA Division II athletes from 77 institutions who earned All-America Scholar honors.