TAMPA, Fla. – The Sun Conference announces its major award winners and all-conference honorees for the 2024-25 men's golf season.
William Brun Solum of Keiser is named the Sun Conference Golfer of the Year. The sophomore from Tønsberg, Norway, has led the Seahawks to four team titles—including the 2025 Sun Conference Men’s Golf Championship—and three runner-up finishes. He posts four top-10 individual finishes, records a low round of 67, and currently ranks No. 1 in the conference with a 71.7 stroke average.
Adam Buchanan of Keiser is named the Sun Conference Freshman of the Year. Competing in 24 rounds for the Seahawks this season, Buchanan records four top-10 finishes, holds a 72.6 stroke average, and shoots a low round of 64 at the Seahawk Shootout in the fall. He finishes as the top overall individual at this year’s Sun Conference Men’s Golf Championship at eight under par.
Ben Van Hollebeke of St. Thomas is this year’s Champion of Character award recipient. Ben has been a key part of the STU golf program over the past four years. With a 3.66 GPA, he led the team with selflessness and maturity during his senior season. Always at the course, Ben mentored younger players, supported the women's team, and helped others invest their time to improve. As stated by his head coach Steve Evans, he was the one relied upon to organize team initiatives, including leading community service efforts over the past two seasons. While working at a local course during the school year — often securing free rounds for teammates — Ben’s leadership and dedication earned him Team MVP honors, despite not having the lowest scoring average.
Mike Cook of Coastal Georgia has been named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year. Now in his 15th season at the helm, Cook has guided the Mariners to another successful campaign. Last year, he led the squad to its 10th NAIA National Tournament appearance, a destination CCGA hopes to reach again this season. Voted Coach of the Year by his peers, Cook has the Mariners ranked No. 11 in the NAIA National Rankings, with one team title and two runner-up finishes so far this season.
Men's Golf Award Winners
Golfer of the Year -- William Brun Solum, Keiser
Freshman of the Year -- Adam Buchanan, Keiser
Champion of Character -- Ben Van Hollebeke, St. Thomas
Coach of the Year -- Mike Cook, Coastal Georgia
Men's Golf All-Conference Team
| Name |
Institution |
| Anthony Amoroso* |
St. Thomas |
| William Brun Solum |
Keiser |
| Adam Buchanan |
Keiser |
| Yann Ferrando* |
Keiser |
| Nateesh Ganesh |
Keiser |
| Antonio Juarbe* |
Coastal Georgia |
| Ty Kaufman* |
Ave Maria |
| Spencer McCranie |
Southeastern |
| James Murray |
Keiser |
| Marley Read* |
Southeastern |
| Bo Shuler |
Coastal Georgia |
| Vedant Sirohi* |
Webber |
| Lee Smith |
Coastal Georgia |
| Alex Veneziano |
Ave Maria |
| Connor Williams |
Southeastern |
* - Repeat All-Conference honorees from last year
ABOUT THE SUN CONFERENCE
Now in its 35th year, The Sun Conference, a 501c3 organization, continues to be one of the most successful intercollegiate athletic conferences in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Under the guidance of Commissioner Dustin Wilke, the league sponsors championships in 24 NAIA sports. Learn more at thesunconference.com
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