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Erik Olin, a senior golfer from USC Aiken, has earned PING third-team All-American honors for his outstanding performance during the season. Olin also received multiple accolades, including first-team All-Peach Belt Conference selection and was voted the USCA Male Athlete of the Year. His impressive stroke average and multiple top finishes highlight his significant contributions to the team’s success. As he prepares to transition to NCAA Division I with UAB, Olin’s achievements inspire future golfers at USC Aiken.
Aiken, South Carolina – Erik Olin, a senior golfer from Falsterbo, Sweden, has achieved a significant milestone in his athletic career by being named a PING third-team All-American. This recognition, awarded by the Golf Coaches Association of America, highlights Olin’s exceptional performance and contributions to the USC Aiken men’s golf team during his senior season.
In addition to his All-American honors, Olin has also been recognized as a PING all-region honoree and a first-team All-Peach Belt Conference selection. His accomplishments further include being a member of the Peach Belt Conference all-tournament team, emphasizing his prominent role within the conference this past season.
Throughout the season, Olin has led the USC Aiken men’s golf team with an impressive stroke average of 71.14. This average ranks as the third-lowest in the program’s history, showcasing his consistency and skill on the golf course. His performance during the season has resulted in six top-10 finishes, with four of these being in the top five. He notably finished in 2nd place at both the PBC Championship and Georgia College’s Bobcat Invitational, further solidifying his competitive edge. Olin also placed 3rd at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate and Lander’s Bearcat Fall Invitational, along with an 8th place finish at Lander’s Bearcat Spring Invitational and a 9th at North Georgia’s Mizuno Intercollegiate.
Olin’s accomplishments on the course have not gone unnoticed within the USC Aiken athletics community. He was voted the USCA Male Athlete of the Year, an honor he shared with basketball player Jalen McCoy and baseball player Josh Sharp, underscoring the high level of talent within the institution’s athletic programs.
Having signed with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in February, Olin is set to play at the NCAA Division I level in the fall, marking a new chapter in his golfing journey. His career performance at USC Aiken has set a high standard, with a career scoring average of 71.82 that ranks second in program history behind only Leo Johansson’s mark of 71.12. Olin also holds the record for the lowest career scoring average among any Pacer who has played at least 100 rounds.
This recognition of Erik Olin as an All-American is significant for USC Aiken, as he is the first to receive this honor since Johansson earned an honorable mention in 2022. Olin’s achievement also marks his third consecutive season receiving an All-America nod, a remarkable feat that reflects his dedication and skill as an athlete.
This season’s performance and the accolades garnered by Olin not only highlight his talent but also serve as an inspiration for future generations of golfers at USC Aiken. With the transition to NCAA Division I competition on the horizon, the golfing community eagerly anticipates Olin’s continued development and success in his athletic career.
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