University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana Golf Trio Repeats As GCAA All-America Scholars
8/2/2021 3:36:00 PM | Golf
Dubinski, Gudjonsson, Hammett honored for excellence on course, classroom
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Golf trio of Hudson Dubinski, Bjorn Gudjonsson and Hunter Hammett were repeat members on the Srixon/Cleveland Golf NCAA Division I All-American Scholars team, announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
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To be eligible for Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar status an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically in Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their Associate's Degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA.
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In addition, they must have a stroke-average under 76.0 in Division I, 78.0 in Division II, 78.0 in NAIA and 79.0 in Division III, 77.0 in NJCAA, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. For 2019-20 only, they must participate in 40 percent of the team's competitive rounds.
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Dubinski, a junior, played in seven events during the 2020-21 season, posting a 73.43 scoring average with a pair of top-10 finishes. His best finish came at the 36th annual Louisiana Classics where he finished ninth overall (70-71-74-215). Dubinski added a 13th-place finish at the Huntsville Toyota Bearkat Invitational and was 16th overall at the Bayou City Collegiate Classic.
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Gudjonsson, who concluded his career in 2021, recorded a 74.17 scoring average in eight events for Louisiana with a pair of top-20 performances. The Mosfellsbaer, Iceland native notched a 73.33 scoring average during the spring portion of the Ragin' Cajuns schedule and finished 13th overall at the Sun Belt Conference Championships.
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Hammett recorded a 75.88 scoring average in 24 rounds of play for Louisiana and posted a pair of top-20 finishes during the season. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native led Louisiana during the fall with a 71.33 average, which was highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the Little Rock Invitational. Â
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsGolf) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana golf updates.
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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars
2020-21 – Hudson Dubinski, Bjorn Gudjonsson, Hunter Hammett
2019-20 – Hudson Dubinski, Bjorn Gudjonsson, Hunter Hammett, Jack Tolson
2018-19 – Jack Tolson
2016-17 – Ragnar Gardarsson, Thomas Strandemo
2015-16 – Ragnar Gardarsson
2014-15 – Thomas Strandemo, Christian Verrougstraete
2011-12 - Philipp Fendt, Andrew Noto
2010-11 - Philipp Fendt
2007-08 – Morgan Landry, Michael Smith
2006-07 – Morgan Landry, Michael Smith
2004-05 – Steven Pena
2003-04 – Tobias Winberg
1999-00 – George Cestia
1998-99 – George Cestia
1997-98 – John Mendell
1994-95 – Bjorn Knutsson
1992-93 – Trey Coker, Mike Etherington
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To be eligible for Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar status an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically in Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their Associate's Degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA.
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In addition, they must have a stroke-average under 76.0 in Division I, 78.0 in Division II, 78.0 in NAIA and 79.0 in Division III, 77.0 in NJCAA, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. For 2019-20 only, they must participate in 40 percent of the team's competitive rounds.
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Dubinski, a junior, played in seven events during the 2020-21 season, posting a 73.43 scoring average with a pair of top-10 finishes. His best finish came at the 36th annual Louisiana Classics where he finished ninth overall (70-71-74-215). Dubinski added a 13th-place finish at the Huntsville Toyota Bearkat Invitational and was 16th overall at the Bayou City Collegiate Classic.
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Gudjonsson, who concluded his career in 2021, recorded a 74.17 scoring average in eight events for Louisiana with a pair of top-20 performances. The Mosfellsbaer, Iceland native notched a 73.33 scoring average during the spring portion of the Ragin' Cajuns schedule and finished 13th overall at the Sun Belt Conference Championships.
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Hammett recorded a 75.88 scoring average in 24 rounds of play for Louisiana and posted a pair of top-20 finishes during the season. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native led Louisiana during the fall with a 71.33 average, which was highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the Little Rock Invitational. Â
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsGolf) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana golf updates.
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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars
2020-21 – Hudson Dubinski, Bjorn Gudjonsson, Hunter Hammett
2019-20 – Hudson Dubinski, Bjorn Gudjonsson, Hunter Hammett, Jack Tolson
2018-19 – Jack Tolson
2016-17 – Ragnar Gardarsson, Thomas Strandemo
2015-16 – Ragnar Gardarsson
2014-15 – Thomas Strandemo, Christian Verrougstraete
2011-12 - Philipp Fendt, Andrew Noto
2010-11 - Philipp Fendt
2007-08 – Morgan Landry, Michael Smith
2006-07 – Morgan Landry, Michael Smith
2004-05 – Steven Pena
2003-04 – Tobias Winberg
1999-00 – George Cestia
1998-99 – George Cestia
1997-98 – John Mendell
1994-95 – Bjorn Knutsson
1992-93 – Trey Coker, Mike Etherington
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Players Mentioned
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Monday, March 04
Head Coach Theo Sliman Media Availability (Mar. 6, 2023)
Monday, March 06
Ragin' Cajuns Legacy Series: The Sliman Golf Family
Wednesday, March 27
34th Annual Louisiana Classics (Day 2)
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