Delta Names New Men's Golf Coach

University Center, MI -  The Delta College men's golf team began with the 2011-12 season and was led through its infancy with the caring hands of Chuck Lord.  Now that it's all grown up, it is being passed on to a new coach for the 2016 season.

Enter Kyle Middleton.

"I am honored and extremely excited to be a part of Delta College Athletics," said Middleton as he was introduced to his squad in January. "Being from the area and a former student, I feel blessed at the opportunity to lead and develop the student athletes at Delta College."

Hailing from Ogemaw Heights, Middleton earned an Associates of Arts degree from Delta College in 2009 and his Bachelor of Business Administration in 2010 from Northwood University while majoring in marketing and management.  He served as the Assistant Golf Professional at the West Branch Country Club for five years before taking on the Head golf professional role in 2014.

"I am enthused to get to know the players and for them to get to know me. My hope is to use my knowledge and experience in the golf industry to mentor and motivate our team to be the best they can be both in the classroom and on the golf course."

Kyle passed his PGA playing ability test in 2011 and is a PGA Apprentice of the Michigan Section of the PGA of America.  The men and women of the PGA are recognized as experts in the game and business of golf and are dedicated to the enjoyment and development of the game.

"I just want to continue to develop the great golf program that has been established prior to being named Head Coach.  We'll make a concerted effort scouting and recruiting players, informing them of the great educational and playing opportunities Delta has to offer."

The 2015 Delta squad finished eighth in Region XII and sixth in the MCCAA Eastern Division tournament while in 2014 they finished ninth and third, respectively.

"My biggest goal is to ensure a positive experience for our student athletes and assist them in achieving their educational and playing goals. "

Delta opens the 2016 on April 8th at the Oakland CC Invitational.