WGCA Tabs Four from Women’s Golf as All-American Scholars

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Four members of Sun Devil Women’s Golf were selected as Academic All-American Scholars, the WGCA announced as part of their postseason honors.

Senior Ashley Menne, junior Grace Summerhays, sophomore Paula Schulz-Hanssen, and redshirt freshman Patience Rhodes were all recognized for their efforts and achievements in the classroom. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50, guidelines that make it one of most prestigious Academic All-American Teams in collegiate athletics. 

 

“We are so proud of our Academic All-Americans,” Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye remarked. “These young women work as hard in the classroom as they do on the golf course. They continue to be great examples for Sun Devil Women’s Golf!”

 

This is the 19^th consecutive year that at least one Sun Devil was named an All-American Scholar. In total, the Arizona State Women’s Golf program has had 83 individuals earn the academic distinction since the National Golf Coaches Association established the annual award in 1988, with 38 of those coming since Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye took over prior to the 2015-16 season. The Maroon & Gold have received at least four total honorees for the fifth consecutive year. Despite having the conference’s smallest team in terms of numbers (five on the roster), Arizona State still managed to tie for the fourth-most selections in the Pac-12.

Ashley Menne and Grace Summerhays are All-American Scholars for the third time, earning the status each of the last three seasons. Paula Schulz-Hanssen has started her career with two consecutive All-American Scholar selections. First-time WGCA selections include redshirt freshman Patience Rhodes. Four of the five Sun Devils received Academic All-American distinction. Here Is a closer look at the history of Sun Devil Women’s Golf All-American Scholar:

All-Time Sun Devil All-American Scholars (83)

2024: Ashley Menne, Grace Summerhays, Paula Schulz-Hanssen, Patience Rhodes

2023: Ashley Menne, Grace Summerhays, Calynne Rosholt, Amanda Linner, Paula Schulz-Hanssen 

2022: Alexandra Forsterling, Alessandra Fanali, Amanda Linner, Ashley Menne, Grace Summerhays

2021: Olivia Mehaffey, Alessandra Fanali, Alexandra Forsterling, and Amanda Linner 

2020: Olivia…