Jacob Cook Named to the SEC Community Service Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For an unprecedented third consecutive year, Kentucky men’s golfer Jacob Cook was named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team for his outstanding efforts in the community.
Cook has appeared in 22 career events, including nine in 2020-21. The Frankfort, Kentucky, native enjoyed a banner year on the course setting career bests in stroke average (73.26), finish (T16 at Kiawah Invitational), round (68) and tournament score (212).
Already a two-time selection to the SEC Community Service Team, one of UK’s team captains continues to give back in a variety of ways. He continues to serve on the Kentucky Student Athlete Advisory Council and is a part of the leadership team for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program.
In the summer of 2019, he served on a mission trip to Nicaragua. Cook has participated in various activities including Breakfast with Santa, bowling with Special Olympics participants, he’s cooked and served dinner at the Ronald McDonald House and he’s packed and delivered food as a part of the God’s Pantry Backpack Program.
Cook has participated in the PGA’s Barbasol community event at the UK Children’s Hospital. Twice Cooke has served as UK’s representative at the SEC SAAC at the SEC offices in Birmingham, Alabama.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, he had to become innovative in how he could give back. He found a way to utilize Zoom and visit with patients at the UK Children’s Hospital.
A 2020 graduate of the University of Kentucky, Cook is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Finance and is a four-time Academic All-SEC selection.
All 21 league-sponsored sports have had a Community Service Team since 2004. The team honors student-athletes beyond the court for their on-going efforts in the community.
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2021 SEC Community Service Team
Ben Fuller, Alabama
Wil Gibson, Arkansas
Graysen Huff, Auburn
Fred Biondi, Florida
Davis Thompson, Georgia
Jacob Cook, Kentucky
Trey Winstead, LSU
Jack Gnam, Ole Miss
Griffin Agent, Mississippi State
Tommy Boone, Missouri
Jack Parrott, South Carolina
Spencer Cross, Tennessee
Reese Ramsey, Texas A&M
Harrison Ott, Vanderbilt
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