May 3, 2024

New Mexico State’s Aidan Thomas (Laguna Pueblo) secured his second consecutive SCAGA Men’s Player of the Year award

Aidan Thomas, a student at New Mexico State University, secured his second consecutive SCAGA Men’s Player of the Year award. His exceptional season was marked by outstanding performances in key tournaments.

In the SCAGA Spring Stroke Play event in March, Aidan displayed his skill with scores of 75-69–144, finishing in a commendable second place and earning 125.00 points. His excellence continued into the NM/WT Amateur Championship in June, where he put on a brilliant show with scores of 66-69-72–207, securing the top position and accumulating an impressive 500.00 points. With the win at the NM / WT Amateur Championship, Aiden earned an exemption into 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship Regional Qualifying as well as SCAGA’s team at the2024 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship. Aidan’s consistent and remarkable play in these tournaments demonstrates his well-deserved claim to the SCAGA Men’s Player of the Year award for the second year in a row, marking a season of exceptional achievement in amateur golf.