JACKSON, Miss. – During the days leading up to start of the fall sports seasons, Millsaps Athletic Communications will preview football, soccer, volleyball, cross country and golf. The last in this set of previews is golf.
The Majors are set to usher in a new era on the golf course this season. In June Andrew MacBean was hired as the new head men's and women's golf coach. MacBean comes to Millsaps from Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama.
There are always challenges that come when a program undergoes a leadership change, and this is no different. In the early weeks of practice MacBean has placed a huge focus on establishing his culture and processes, as well as making sure that all of the players understand his expectations.
With a few weeks between the start of classes and the first tournaments the freshman have had a chance to adjust to the rigors of college life, and the team is well prepared for the 2018 season.
Men's Golf
The men's team comes in with high expectations. The entire roster identified bringing home a tournament win as one of their key goals for the season. The Majors are expected to compete within the Southern Athletic Association, and challenge for the conference championship.
Coach MacBean identified junior Eli Freeman and sophomore Matthew Hendrickson as two players who are poised to have breakout seasons in 2018.
Women's Golf
On the women's side the Majors are looking to boost their level of competitiveness in every tournament this year. MacBean noted that if the team can come out of the gate with a strong start it will go a long way in building the confidence level of the young group.
A pair of freshmen, Bethany Dockery and Lindsey Gordon are two players that the team is looking for an immediate impact from. MacBean hopes that they can build on their stellar high school careers and translate that success to collegiate golf.
The Schedule
It all gets underway this weekend for the Majors. The men's team travels to Dickson, Tennessee for the SAA Preview on Saturday and Sunday. The women will be in Memphis for the Rhodes Classic Saturday through Sunday.
To keep up to date with everything surrounding the golf programs this year follow the Majors on Twitter and Instagram, like Millsaps Majors Athletics on Facebook or visit gomajors.com.
