JONESBORO, Ark. (10/3/25) – Coming off a record breaking performance this week at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, Arkansas State men's golfer Thomas Schmidt has been named the Sun Belt Conference Golfer of the Month, the league office announced Friday.

Across three tournaments played in September, Schmidt carried a 68.22 scoring average with eight rounds under par, including six in the 60s. Most recently, Schmidt was individual medalist at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational turning in a 22-under par 194, the second-lowest 54-hole total relative to par in NCAA Men's Golf history. It was his fifth career win, tied for the most in program history.

Schmidt carded an eagle, 22 birdies and 29 pars in his 54 holes played at Colorado National. A second round 9-under par 63 was a career-best and program record and he tied his then-career-best with an 8-under 64 in the opening round.

Schmidt opened the season finishing tied for 8th at 10-under par at the Whirlwind Invitational and followed with a tied for 25th at the William H. Tucker Invitational. He helped A-State post two rounds of 18-under par 270 this season, tied for the second-lowest in program history. The Red Wolves' 36-hole total of 545 (-31) this past week was the third-lowest in program history and the 54-hole total of 822 (-42) ranks third. Schmidt logged top 25 finishes in all three events this season giving him a top 25 finish in 25 of 36 career events. 

The Red Wolves host the annual Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate Oct. 6-7 at RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro.