By: by KSU Sports Information
KENNESAW, Ga. - For the first time in program history, a Kennesaw State men's golfer has earned All-America status as Jeff Karlsson was named Division I PING Second Team All-America by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
"Jeff has had a special season, and this honor is one that he truly deserves," said KSU head men's golf coach Jay Moseley. "Jeff has worked hard from the first day that he stepped foot on campus. I firmly believe his best golf is still ahead of him, and he will only be better next season."
Karlsson, who was named Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Golfer of the Year last week in a unanimous selection by the conference's coaches, previously earned PING All-Region honors from the GCAA. His season included wins at the Sam Hill Intercollegiate, the Seminole Classic, and the A-Sun Championships. In his victory at the A-Sun Championships, Karlsson set program records with a three-round total of 207 and a first-round 67 en route to becoming KSU's first medalist at the event.
Karlsson's stroke average of 70.33 and his -1.27 shots against par were both the best in Division I. His play led the Owls to their first-ever A-Sun Championship, first-ever regional berth, and first-ever appearance at the NCAA Championships.
"This is a very impressive award because it reflects the entire season and is evidence that Jeff had an outstanding year," said coach Moseley. "It is proof that you don't have to play at a big, high-profile school to be a successful college golfer. Jeff has elevated his game while here at KSU and he has helped make everyone around him better as well. We are excited about the future of our program and hope to have many more All-Americans in the years to come."
