Atlantic senior Matt Gearheart made it official on Friday that he will continue his golf career at Grand View University in Des Moines. Surrounded by his parents and coaches, Matt signed his letter of intent on Friday morning at the Atlantic High School. Matt is coming off an 8th place finish at the Class 3A State Golf Meet this past season and will be expected to help lead the Trojans this spring.  Matt said his college decision came down to Northwestern in Orange City and Grand View, he felt like Grand View was the best fit for him.

Matt has known for a while that he wanted to continue playing golf competitively in college.

Grand View Coach Chris Winkel said he really liked what he has seen from Matt’s game and feels he has a high ceiling.

Matt is excited to have the opportunity to work on his game year round at Grand View.

Matt Gearheart with parents Rob and Shannon Gearheart, Grand View Coach Chris Winkel, and Atlantic Coach Ed Den Beste

Grand View competes in the NAIA and Matt will be joining former Atlantic teammate Ben Renaud on the Vikings squad. The Vikings won the 2017 NAIA National Championship at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois on May 19th of that year.