Garnett ’06 on the PGA Tour
Brice Garnett ’06, originally from Gallatin, Mo., earned his PGA Tour card last fall and is making the most of status. Through 10n events on tour, he has made nine cuts, with his best finish being tied for 19th at the AT&T National Pro Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links in February 2014. Garnett is currently 120th in the FedEx Cup Standings and 135th on the money list with earnings of almost $190,000.
Join the Gold Coat Victory Fund
Support Griffon Athletics by joining our official booster club the Gold Coat Victory Fund. The Gold Coat Victory Fund helps provide needed funding to keep our programs among the most competitive in NCAA Division II. By joining the Gold Coat Victory Fund, you’ll also have access to season tickets to Griffon sports, preferred parking opportunities, access to improved club areas at football and basketball, football sideline passes, fitness center access, social invites and much more. Our annual membership drive is underway now. Join on-line at gogriffons.com or for more information call David Lau at 816-271-5926 or e-mail lau@missouriwestern.edu.
Tight end to NFL Combine
Tight End Reggie Jordan received an invitation to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis in February 2014. Jordan was a top aerial target for the Griffons throughout his career and earned D2Football.com Honorable Mention All-America Honors in the 2013 season.
Griffon alum leads Kansas State women’s basketball
Former women’s basketball coach and Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame member Jeff Mittie ’89 was named head women’s basketball coach at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Mittie, who played both basketball and baseball at Missouri Western, coached women’s basketball 1992-95 and compiled a 76-17 career record. He led the women to the Elite Eight twice, including a Final Four appearance in 1995. He spent four seasons at Arkansas State University and the last 15 years at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Celebrity Golf Classic
June 16, 2014
St. Joseph Country Club
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