AUBURN, Ala. – Josiah Gilbert and Carson Bacha became the third and fourth Auburn players to earn PING All-America honors for the 2024-25 season as they were named to the second and third team, respectively, the organization announced Monday.
The duo joins first team selections Jackson Koivun and Brendan Valdes as the Tigers’ All-American honorees, setting a program record for the most in a single season.
As a sophomore, Gilbert built upon a solid freshman foundation and pieced together a remarkable season from start to finish. He began the year with his first career win at the Valero Texas Collegiate and followed it up with five consecutive top 15s. In Auburn’s three postseason events, he never placed higher than T18th. Gilbert was also crucial in the Tigers’ SEC quarterfinal win over No. 3 Texas as he defeated WAGR No. 8 Christiaan Maas 1-UP.
Last week, Gilbert joined forces with Bacha and Koivun to represent the United States at the Arnold Palmer Cup.
Bacha had a career year as a senior. The York, Pennsylvania native was the only Tiger to appear in all 14 team events, finishing top 10 in half and averaging 70.37 strokes per round. He concluded the season earning a top 15 in four of his final five tournaments, including T3rd at the SEC Championship and fourth at the NCAA Auburn Regional.
Now with 42 total selections, 22 of the program’s All-American awards have come under head coach Nick Clinard.