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Louise Rydqvist, senior golfer at the University of South Carolina, has been named to the 2024-25 Second Team Academic All-America Women’s At-Large Team. This recognition marks her second Academic All-America honor. With a 3.97 GPA and a double major in finance and marketing, Rydqvist’s achievements highlight her commitment to academics and athletics. She is among only four golfers nationwide to receive these accolades this year and has made significant contributions to her team, including multiple NCAA Championship appearances and individual tournament successes. Rydqvist is set to compete in the Epson Tour’s Casella Golf Championship soon.
Columbia, South Carolina – Senior golfer Louise Rydqvist from the University of South Carolina has been recognized as a member of the 2024-25 Second Team Academic All-America® Women’s At-Large Team by College Sports Communicators (CSC). This selection marks Rydqvist’s second Academic All-America honor; she previously earned a place on the CSC At-Large Third Team last season.
Rydqvist is among only four golfers nationwide to receive the 2024-25 CSC Academic All-America At-Large accolades, joining Lottie Woad from Florida State, Faith Choi from Ohio State, and Isabella McCauley from Minnesota. Additionally, Rydqvist is one of seven student-athletes who are repeat selections on this year’s prestigious squad. Overall, 46 student-athletes from various sports, including golf, beach volleyball, crew, and ice hockey, were honored this year.
In May, Rydqvist graduated from South Carolina with a remarkable 3.97 cumulative GPA while completing a double major in finance and marketing. Her academic achievements include being the first golfer in the South Carolina program’s history to win the President’s Award at the Gamecock Gala, which is the highest honor bestowed upon a student-athlete in the program.
Rydqvist’s athletic career at South Carolina has been equally impressive. She has been recognized as a four-time All-American and has earned First Team All-SEC honors on two occasions. During her four years with the Gamecocks, she played a crucial role in the team’s consistent success, contributing to four consecutive NCAA Championship appearances, with top-10 national rankings achieved each season. She played a pivotal role in the Gamecocks’ second SEC Championship, where she not only achieved top-10 finishes in stroke play but also maintained a perfect match play record, going 3-0.
Rydqvist’s individual performance is notable, with a career scoring average of 72.68, the third lowest in South Carolina history. Over her four seasons, she recorded two tournament wins, 12 top-five finishes (ranking fourth all-time), and 17 top-10 finishes (ranking sixth all-time). These statistics underline her significant impact on the program’s overall success and her development as an athlete.
Looking ahead, Rydqvist is set to compete in the Epson Tour’s Casella Golf Championship, scheduled for July 18-20 at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, New York. This upcoming competition provides her with an opportunity to showcase her talents on a professional platform as she transitions from her collegiate golf career.
As a testament to Rydqvist’s dedication and hard work, her achievements both academically and athletically exemplify the dual commitments many student-athletes must navigate. Her selection to the Academic All-America team highlights her as a role model, balancing the demands of a rigorous academic program while achieving excellence in sports, marking a remarkable chapter in her journey as a student-athlete at the University of South Carolina.
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- Gamecocks Online: Rydqvist Earns CSC At-Large Academic All-America Nod
- Wikipedia: Academic All-America
- ABC Columbia: 2025 Gamecock Gala Award Winners Announced
- Google Search: Louise Rydqvist
- SwimSwam: South Carolina’s Liam Kerns Nominated for SEC McWhorter Post-Grad Scholarship
- Google Scholar: Louise Rydqvist
- Gamecocks Online: Gamecock Trio Earns Golfweek All-America Honors
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina Gamecocks
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