BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The third set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Golf Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions were announced following performances from Sept. 16-22. Jonah Nacional earned both golfer of the week and freshman of the week for Valdosta State after a phenomenal performance in his collegiate debut.

Nacional began his collegiate golf career with a tournament win at The Dunning Invitational held at Mossy Oak Golf Club. The freshman handled the par-72 course by shooting 203 (-13) with round scores of 69, 67 and 67. He played bogey-free golf for 49 of 54 holes, including a tournament-best 18 birdies. He led the Blazers to their first tournament win of the year as they shot a combined 848 (-16).

The Blazers return to action on Monday Oct. 5 when they play in the Hurricane Invitational hosted by Georgia Southwestern at the Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Georgia.