BYU's Kihei Akina named First Team All-American in golf

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BYU's Kihei Akina named First Team All-American in golf

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Kihei Akina earned First Team All-American honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America, highlighting a successful freshman year at BYU. This recognition marks the 16th time a BYU golfer has received this accolade. Akina is currently ranked No. 7 nationally among collegiate golfers and is the top-rated freshman. He also secured the Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award and has previously been named to the All-Big 12 First Team. Akina's impressive performance includes a school-best scoring average of 69.05, and he claimed victories at the R.E. Lamkin and Bridgestone Invitationals during the season.

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•Kihei Akina is the first BYU freshman named First Team All-American since 1978.
•Akina has a scoring average of 69.05, setting a new BYU record.
•He captured two tournament titles this season at the R.E. Lamkin and Bridgestone Invitationals.
•Akina was also named Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

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Kihei Akina continues to stack accolades from his stellar freshman season. BYU’s freshman golf phenom has been named a First Team All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of America, becoming the 16th such selection in school history. Akina ranks No. 7 nationally among collegiate golfers, and as the highest-rated freshman, he has earned the Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award as well.
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Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 8:53 PM
BYU phenom Kihei Akina earns First Team All-America honors
Kihei Akina continues to stack accolades from his stellar freshman season. BYU’s freshman golf phenom has been named a First Team All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of America, becoming the 16th such selection in school history. Akina ranks No. 7 nationally among collegiate golfers, and as the highest-rated freshman, he has earned the Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award as well.

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