MCC golf adds to 2010 recruiting class

Alexander Grannon (center, sitting) signs to play for MCC and head coach Sean Covich (center, standing)

MERIDIAN, Miss. – The Meridian Community College golf program started the 2010 recruiting season with the signing of standout golfer Alexander Grannon on Tuesday, according to MCC golf coach Sean Covich.

Grannon, a senior at Hancock High School (Kiln, MS) won the MHSAA 5A District Championship with a 3-under par, 69 at Diamonhead County Club in 2009.

Grannon also won the 2009 Mississippi Big “I” Qualifier with rounds of 69-73 played at Oxford Country Club this summer to advance to the Big “I” National Championship played in Oklahoma. In 2008, he won the Gulf Coast Sunkist Open and placed third at the Mississippi Boy’s Junior Amateur played in Starkville with rounds of 75-70-72.

“I’m very excited to sign one of the top junior golfers in the state of Mississippi,” said MCC coach Sean Covich.

“Alex is an outstanding player on the course, he is very mature and he will be a leader for us in the classroom. We are not only signing a great athlete we are also signing a great student.”

Grannon's talents haven't been limited to the state of Mississippi and the United States.

He has also competed in Denmark and in 2007 won the Nykedit Junior Team Tournament, the Smorum Club Championship, the Match Play Junior Cup and the Danish National Championship.

And in addition to competing in Denmark, he recently played on the Future Collegians World Tour placing fourth in the Grand Cypress Open played in Orlando, FL.

"We are very glad Alex has chosen MCC and he will certain add to the tradition already established here," Covich said.

"With Alex being our first signee this recruiting class is already off to a great start."

The Eagles are currently ranked #6 in NJCAA Div. I by GolfStat.com. The MCC golf program is the only NJCAA Division I program in Region 23 (Mississippi, Louisiana) and the Eagles will start their spring season Feb 22-23 in Montgomery, AL at the Wynlakes Wynter Nationals.