20 Dec 2024 | Amateur golf |
Best of 2024: Gilbert takes college golf by storm
by Tony Webeck
Such was Josiah Gilbert’s performances playing for Auburn University in the NCAA in 2024, there is a tug-of-war taking place in Gilbert’s mind as to which country he will represent during his professional career.
Gilbert’s US college season was highlighted by a historic NCAA Division 1 championship for Auburn, the first in the school’s history.
He was twice named SEC Golfer of the Week and won the Valero Texas Collegiate Individual Champion title. In addition, Gilbert claimed the individual gold medal at the Spirit International where he partnered Kai Komulainen as Australia finished third in the men’s competition.
Team Australia's Josiah Gilbert after capturing the Men's Individual Gold Medal at the 2024 Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship! @GolfAust @AuburnMGolf
— Spirit Golf Association (@thespiritgolf) November 17, 2024
Scoring: https://t.co/W3KDhrRPME#TheSpirit | November 12-16 | @ThePinesTexas pic.twitter.com/nbMqqniFAP
Born in Queensland, Gilbert grew up in Perth and established himself as one of the state’s most promising juniors.
Early in the COVID pandemic, Gilbert’s American parents decided to return to their home country, in part to help foster their son’s ambitions in golf.
Happy Birthday, Josiah Gilbert 😎
— Auburn Men's Golf (@AuburnMGolf) November 20, 2024
Cheers to the best year yet!#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/i5iKuxwKDv
Such has been his success, the 20-year-old dual citizenship holder is now weighing up where to pledge his allegiance.
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