Women's Golf | 7/6/2011 2:04:00 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Paige Caldwell was selected as the 2010-11 Mason Sykes Cup award winner after a stellar senior season. 

The Sykes Cup, named after former Methodist coach and current employee Mason Sykes, is awarded to the top athlete of the year.  Based on outstanding athletic achievement, a minimum 2.0 grade point average and good character, the Methodist coaching staff has selected an annual winner since 1986.

Caldwell led the Monarchs to their 14th straight National Championship while grabbing the individual title as well. She finished in the top five in eight of 10 events this season including five medalist honors. Caldwell averaged 78.3 strokes per round on her way to earning First Team All-American and All-Region recognition. She was nominated as 2010-11 Division III Athlete of the Year and was named a Methodist Senior Scholar Athlete and USA South Academic All-Conference selection.

The Sykes Cup will be presented at the fall convocation ceremony on Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. in Reeves Auditorium.