NORMAN, Okla. – Alex Doss of Northern Kentucky Men's Golf was named a 2022-23 Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-America Scholars for NCAA Division I announced by the organization Wednesday afternoon.
To be eligible for GCAA 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.
Doss, a graduate senior from Campbellsville, Kentucky, Alex led the Norse both on and off the course throughout his career at Northern Kentucky. Doss completed his bachelor's degree in accounting and finance with a 3.9 grade point average. This past spring he was working towards completing his master's degree in business administration. During his Norse career, Doss has been named a three-time All-American Scholar athlete, along with a multiple time Horizon League Academic Honor Roll selection. Alex is a two-time Horizon League All-League selection, including being recognized this season for his successful play. Additionally Doss was a member of NKU SAAC and is the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Scholarship Chair.
548 NCAA Division I athletes from 194 schools earned 2022-23 GCAA All-America Scholar honors.
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.
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