Missouri Southern's Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach, Mike Wheeler, has announced his retirement after 14 years of leading the programs, as confirmed by MSSU Director of Athletics Rob Mallory. Wheeler's retirement will be effective at the end of the 2023-24 season.

By the Numbers
  • Wheeler led the men's team to a historic 2022-23 season, winning both the MIAA regular season and tournament championship.
  • During his career, Wheeler coached eight All-MIAA selections, took one team and four individuals to regional tournaments, and secured nine tournament victories.
Yes, But

No significant counterarguments or complexities have been reported.

State of Play
  • The women's team won the Konzem Invitational this season, with top six individual placements, and achieved their first regional ranking.
  • The men's team has won four out of nine tournaments this season and is currently ranked second in the MIAA rankings.
What's Next

A national search will commence promptly to select the successors for the head men's and women's golf coach positions at Missouri Southern.

Bottom Line

Mike Wheeler's retirement marks the end of an era for Missouri Southern's golf programs, prompting a search for new leadership to build on the successes achieved under his guidance.