Penn State Altoona men's golf sophomore Jack DiTrani was named to the 2023-24 NCAA Division III Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list last Thursday, when the academic recognition was announced in conjunction with the Golf Coaches Association of America.

DiTrani is the first student-athlete in Penn State Altoona men's golf history to earn All-America Scholar status.

To be eligible for Cobalt Golf 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 percent 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.

A total of 208 NCAA Division III athletes from 81 schools earned 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors.