The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Walker III Named Srixon/Cleveland Golf Scholar All-American
7/24/2019 6:47:00β―PM | Men's Golf
BIRMINGHAM - Senior William Walker III has been named a Srixon/Cleveland Golf Scholar All-American, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Wednesday.
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Walker III was eligible for this prestigious recognition by maintaining a GPA of 3.2 or higher, participating in 50 percent of his team's competitive rounds and having a stroke average under 76.0.
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The psychology major carries a 3.3 GPA with a minor in human services. In 2018-19, Walker III was named to the Conference USA Honor Roll for a third straight year.
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On the course, Walker III was one of Conference USA's top golfers all season en route to First Team All-Conference honors.
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In six spring tournaments, Walker III notched four top 10 finishes and five top 20 finishes. Overall, he took first at one tournament, and was runner-up at two more. He placed sixth at the Conference USA Championship. He also led the team in tournaments under par (5) and rounds at or under par (15).
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Walker III enters his final year for the Green and Gold as the leader of a team that only lost one player from last year's squad who finished 91-54-3 overall. The Blazers look to make it back to NCAAs in 2020 with a cast of veteran players.
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UAB's schedule will be released at a later date. Be sure to follow @UAB_MGOLF on Twitter and Instagram for continuous updates.Β Β Β Β Β
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Walker III was eligible for this prestigious recognition by maintaining a GPA of 3.2 or higher, participating in 50 percent of his team's competitive rounds and having a stroke average under 76.0.
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The psychology major carries a 3.3 GPA with a minor in human services. In 2018-19, Walker III was named to the Conference USA Honor Roll for a third straight year.
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On the course, Walker III was one of Conference USA's top golfers all season en route to First Team All-Conference honors.
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In six spring tournaments, Walker III notched four top 10 finishes and five top 20 finishes. Overall, he took first at one tournament, and was runner-up at two more. He placed sixth at the Conference USA Championship. He also led the team in tournaments under par (5) and rounds at or under par (15).
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Walker III enters his final year for the Green and Gold as the leader of a team that only lost one player from last year's squad who finished 91-54-3 overall. The Blazers look to make it back to NCAAs in 2020 with a cast of veteran players.
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UAB's schedule will be released at a later date. Be sure to follow @UAB_MGOLF on Twitter and Instagram for continuous updates.Β Β Β Β Β
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