ATLANTA – Auburn men’s golf senior Ryan Eshleman has been named the recipient of the 2024 Tom Cousins Award, the East Lake Foundation announced Saturday.
“I’m extremely humbled and grateful to be the recipient of this year’s award,” Eshleman said. “The East Lake Foundation and community are incredible. To witness the impact they continue to make in the Atlanta area and beyond is truly special. Community service is something that is near to my heart, so to be recognized is a true honor.”
The Tom Cousins Award is given annually to one male and one female student-athlete from a participating team at the East Lake Cup who best exemplifies the civic, community and philanthropic qualities of East Lake founder Tom Cousins.
Eshleman is a two-time member of the SEC Community Service Team (2023, 24) as well as the chair of the Community Engagement Committee on Auburn's Student-Athlete Advisory Council. He was granted the Auburn's Sportsmanship Award in the spring of 2024 for his outstanding character both on and off the course. On the course, he boasts 32 career rounds below par, 12 top 20 finishes and was a part of six of the Tigers' record-smashing 10 wins from the previous season. Eshleman has previously volunteered with the Jason Dufner Foundation, the Dufner Food Drive and Toys for Tots.
No. 2 Auburn kicks off the 2024 East Lake Cup in Atlanta Monday, Oct. 28 at 10:42 a.m. CT.