Duke Men’s Golfers Ethan Evans and Bryan Kim Named to Academic All-District Team

Duke Men’s Golfers Ethan Evans and Bryan Kim Named to Academic All-District Team

June 19, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom News

Duke golfers Ethan Evans and Bryan Kim have been named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) NCAA Division I Academic All-District® Men’s At-Large Team. Both student-athletes are now CSC Academic All-America® finalists and will advance to a national ballot, with final honorees to be announced on July 8.

Why were Ethan Evans and Bryan Kim selected for the Academic All-District Team?

The CSC selects these athletes based on combined excellence in competition and classroom performance. Evans, a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in political science, maintained a 3.63 cumulative GPA and a 3.925 GPA during the fall of 2025.

Why were Ethan Evans and Bryan Kim selected for the Academic All-District Team?

Kim is a sociology major who holds a 3.78 cumulative GPA. According to the announcement, he achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA during the spring 2026 semester.

Did You Know? Bryan Kim recorded a 70.41 stroke average this season, which stands as the second-lowest single-season mark in Duke program history.

What athletic records did the golfers set during the 2025-26 season?

Ethan Evans tied for first at the ACC Championship with an 8-under-par 208. This mark is the third-lowest 54-hole score in Duke ACC Championship history and the program’s best individual finish at the event since 2005.

Ethan Evans of Duke University Interview I 2025 Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

Evans also tied for 10th at the NCAA Championship with a 7-under-par 281. This performance is the best by a Blue Devil in 20 years and broke the school’s 72-hole NCAA Championship scoring record in relation to par.

Bryan Kim set program records for the most par-or-better rounds (28), under-par rounds (24), and rounds in the 60s (18). He also established the program’s NCAA Regional 54-hole record with an 11-under-par 205 in Marana, Ariz.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the ability to maintain a near-perfect GPA while securing PGA TOUR Americas membership, as Evans did, highlights the high stakes of the student-athlete model. The transition from collegiate record-breaking to professional membership requires a rare level of discipline across two entirely different disciplines.

What happens next for these student-athletes?

Both Evans and Kim have moved forward as finalists for the CSC Academic All-America® award. They will now appear on the national ballot for final selection.

What happens next for these student-athletes?

The official list of national honorees is scheduled for release on July 8. Evans has already secured membership in the PGA TOUR Americas after finishing No. 20 in the PGA TOUR University Ranking.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the CSC Academic All-America honorees be announced?
The honorees will be announced on July 8.

What was Ethan Evans’ best performance at the NCAA Championship?
Evans tied for 10th place with a 7-under-par 281, breaking the Duke 72-hole NCAA Championship scoring record in relation to par.

Which awards watch lists did Bryan Kim appear on?
Kim earned spots on the watch lists for both the Haskins Award and the Ben Hogan Award.

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