Oklahoma State University Athletics
Zack Robinson Named Winner of Byron Nelson Award
May 30, 2006 | Cowboy Golf
Candidates for the Nelson must be a graduating senior and the selection committee will consider equally a nominee's entire collegiate academic career, entire collegiate golf career and his character and integrity while in college. Particular consideration will be given to a nominee's good citizenship, as portrayed by Mr. Byron Nelson over the course of his life and golf career.
"It is a great honor to win an award with Mr. Nelson's name on it because he has done so much for the game of golf," Robinson said. "With me being from Fort Worth, it makes it even more special. I want to thank my teammates, coaches and family because they helped make this possible for me."
Robinson has already earned his undergraduate degree in political science and is currently pursuing a master's in business administration. The Fort Worth, Texas native has competed in eight stroke play events this season, garnering runner-up finishes in both The Maxwell and the NCAA Central Regional.
He was named a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection and the OSU Male Student-Athlete of the Year this past year as well.
As a junior, he was named a third-team PING All-America selection and was named an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America At-Large first-team selection. He also garnered first-team all-conference, all-region and was chosen as a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection. Robinson ran together a string of six consecutive tournaments with a top-10 finishes that season.
He earned honorable mention All-America honors during his first season of action for the Cowboys and was named a first-team Academic All-Big 12 pick.
