Matt Thrasher became the head golf coach for both the men's and women's teams at Missouri Western State University in July 2022, making him only the second coach to hold both positions.
During his debut year, the women's team reached the NCAA Central Regional tournament for the first time since 2019, finishing in eighth place. This was their fifth central regional appearance in the past seven years. Additionally, Julie Hofmanova earned the title MIAA Female Golfer of the Week during the regular season.
On the men's team, Marius Dosiere received recognition as MIAA Golfer of the Week and MIAA Freshman of the Year during the regular season. He also qualified for the NCAA Division II Midwest/Central Regional at the Bridges Golf Course, becoming the first Griffon freshman to reach the Super Regional since Patrick McCarthy in 2017. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Johnston earned the title MIAA Male Golfer of the Week during the fall season.
Academic excellence was also a priority for the Griffon Golf program, with six members receiving MIAA academic honors.
Coach Thrasher is an MWSU alumnus who played golf from 1991 to 1995 and won three individual tournaments. He has remained involved in the sport in various capacities, including serving as a caddy for MWSU alum and professional golfer Brad Nurski and helping Coach Dillon when needed. Coach Thrasher was the No. 1 golfer on the team during his time at Missouri Western in the early '90s. Before taking on the coaching position, he ran an insurance company in the St. Joseph area and was involved in multiple city boards.
Thrasher began his coaching tenure on the same day that the Griffon Golf Simulator was unveiled to the public in the Looney Complex. This tool will allow him to fine-tune players' swings and prepare the Griffons for competition.
