MCC Golf Adds Two Local Players

From School Reports


Meridian Community College golf coach Ronnie Key is proud to announce the addition of two local players to his roster for the 2012-2013 season. Jace Weaver and Nathan Kirkland will be the newest additions to the roster for the Eagles and will look to help MCC to another championship season.

“Both of these players have a lot of talent and we are glad they will be joining the program this fall,” said Key. “We have built a strong tradition of solid players here at MCC and these two young men bring some great qualities to the table. Our team is proud to welcome them and we are looking forward to making another run toward a championship this season.”

Weaver is a 2011 graduate of Northeast Lauderdale and was a member of the golf team, while being a member of the National Honor Society. Weaver was a low medalist at the Lauderdale County Golf Tournament in 2010 and Briarwood Country Club is his home course. Weaver is the son of David Weaver and Janice Collins.

Kirkland was a home-school student and finished his academics in 2012. Kirkland finished second at the State Games Tournament in 2010 that was played at Briarwood Country Club. Kirkland also finished fifth at the Randy Watkins Invitational in 2010 at Patrick Farms in Brandon. Kirkland is a First Tee of Meridian graduate and traveled to golf tournaments in Oregon and Florida as a part of the First Tee program. Kirkland’s home course is Lakeview Golf Course, but the past two summers Kirkland has played a majority of his practice rounds at Northwood Country Club.

The MCC golf team finished third in the country this past season at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Newton, KS and the Eagles secured its second individual national championship in school history after Jake Stirling won the individual crown this past season.