STILLWATER, Okla.—UCLA's Patrick Cantlay couldn't catch LSU's John Peterson last Thursday during the final round of the NCAA Championship's individual race, losing to the Tiger senior by one stroke. But the runner-up finish did help the Bruin freshman secure the GCAA's Jack Nicklaus Award, given to the college player of the year.Cantlay finished his rookie season with seven top-five finishes, including wins at the Gifford Championship, USC Invitational and the West Regional. He also set the UCLA single-season scoring mark with a 70.5 average. On Thursday he was named a first-team All-American as well as the winner of the Phil Mickelson Award, given to the nation's top freshman.
The GCAA also announced the Nicklaus Award winners for the other college divisions:
* Abilene Christian's Alex Carpenter, who sported a 70.89 stroke average and won seven tournaments in 2010-11.
* Centre College's Chris Morris, who capped his senior season by winning the NCAA individual title.
* Oklahoma Christian's Oscar Stark, the NAIA individual champion who also led his the Eagles to the team title.
* Meridian CC's Brandt Garon, who a four-time winner at the junior college level in 2010-11.
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