MCC national champion golfer, Brandt Garon, inks with Louisiana-Lafayette

(MERIDIAN, Miss.) - Meridian Community College sophomore golfer, Brandt Garon, has signed a national letter of intent with the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, becoming the twenty-fourth Eagle to sign with a four-year school since 1995.

Garon, a Baton Rouge La. native, signed with MCC in 2009 and made an immediate impact for head coach Sean Covich and the Eagles.

During his freshman season, Garon set six school records en route to becoming the program’s first individual NJCAA Division I national champion as he lead the Eagles to a national runner up finish in just their second season at the Division I level.

Garon was named to the All America, All Region and All Freshmen teams by the Golf Coaches Association of America. In addition the National Junior College Athletic Association named him a First Team All America selection.

Following his national medalist title, the GCAA announced that Garon was the recipient of the prestigious Arnold Palmer Award as the best junior college golfer in the nation.

During his time at MCC, Garon has shot even par or lower a remarkable 25 time of out of his 43 career rounds. His career scoring average is a school record best at even par (72.1), with a current under par average of 71.9 his sophomore season. He was won four tournament titles as an individual, including the NJCAA Division I National Championship. He has been named to eight career all tournament teams. During his 43 rounds as a starter for MCC, the Eagles have counted his score a remarkable 43 times, making his 100% contribution rate the highest in school history.

“Brandt has done remarkable things here at MCC,” said head golf coach Sean Covich.

“He came here with two goals- to compete for championships and to sign with a NCAA DI school. I am proud of Brandt and how he has represented us on and off the golf course, he has been a pleasure to coach and I look forward to watching him compete his final semester for us this spring.”

Next August, Garon will join former MCC All America golfer, Garrett Westbrook, who played for Covich in 2008-2010. Westbrook is currently a junior on the ULL golf team.

The Ragin’ Cajuns are coached by Theo Sliman who has been at the helm for three seasons. ULL competes at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the Sun-Belt Conference.

The Eagles, currently ranked No. 2 in the nation, begin their spring season February at Rock Creek Golf Club in Fairhope, AL for the Faulkner State Spring Invitational.