Atlantic Trojan golfer Matt Gearheart announced on Wednesday that he will be furthering his academic and golf career at Grand View University in Des Moines.

Gearheart has been a strong contributor to the Atlantic team through his first three years and is coming off a strong performance at the State Meet. He finished in 8th place at this year’s meet at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge. He shot a +9 153 for the tournament, shooting rounds of 78 and 75.

Grand View is coached by Chris Winkel and compete in the NAIA division. Gearheart will join former teammate Ben Renaud on the team who is a freshman for the Vikings this season.

I’m very excited to announce that I am furthering my acedemic and golf career at Grand View University! #GoVikes pic.twitter.com/H8Xk7iZCuz

— matt gearheart (@mghittinsticks) October 31, 2018