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“I’m extremely honored to accept this job here at Mississippi College,” Doan said. I would like to thank Coach Jones and Coach McMath for giving me this opportunity to lead the men’s golf next season. Coming off of a good season this past year, I look to keep the momentum going and have another successful season.”
Serving as the graduate assistant during the 2016-17 season, the golf team saw one of their best seasons in program history. The Choctaws won a single-season record two tournaments and recorded a team round average of 302.04 per 18 holes, a mark that ranks lowest in program history. The Choctaws also set program single-season record for par four scoring (4.30), par five scoring (5.08), and number of birdies (300). The Choctaws put together their seven lowest 18-hole scores, four of their five best 36-hole totals, as well as three of their four lowest 54-hole totals in school history under Doan’s tutelage during the 2016-17 season.
“Ethan was a great ambassador for our golf program as a student-athlete and has continued that outstanding work as an assistant coach,” Jones said. “We are excited to see him continue to grow as a leader in our program as the associate head coach.”
The Choctaws saw vast improvement in the 2017 GSC Championship, shaving 63 shots off of their 2016 total with a fourth-place finish at 899 (+36). In a field full of nationally-ranked golfers, MC was able to place four of their own in the top 20 among individuals, and all five golfers in the top 28.
“Ethan was a solid player for the program for four years, and has been a valuable graduate assistant,” McMath said. He has demonstrated his ability to recruit and connect with student athletes to improve their golf game. I look forward to continue working with him.”
Prior to serving as the graduate assistant, Doan lettered for four seasons on the MC golf team from 2011-2014, where he ranks third all-time with 69 career rounds played.
