--- title: "Alumni Spotlight: Former NCCGA Champion Hits the Mini-Tours" description: Former NCCGA students have gone on to do great things. One of those students is Mason Short, now looking to have a build a successful professional golf career. image: https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/mason%20short%20nccga%20medalist-375235-edited.png --- [![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png")](https://nextgengolf.org/) - [NCCGA](https://nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga/) - [City Tour](http://nextgengolf.org/city-tour) - [Blog](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [About Us](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Golf Jobs](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - Resources - [Golf Equipment Deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) # Where college students go for golf Subscribe NCCGA City Tour Industry Subscribe Enter a valid email address - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) - [All Topics](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/topics) - [New Posts](https://blog.nextgengolf.org) - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) # [Alumni Spotlight: Former NCCGA Champion Hits the Mini-Tours](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/alumni-spotlight-former-nccga-champion-hits-mini-tours) By [Matt Weinberger](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/matt-weinberger) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Alumni Spotlight: Former NCCGA Champion Hits the Mini-Tours](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/mason%20short%20nccga%20medalist-375235-edited.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/alumni-spotlight-former-nccga-champion-hits-mini-tours) There have been some pretty cool stories of what former [NCCGA](http://www.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga) students have gone on to do following their college years. The beauty of club golf is that players can shoot between 64 and 114, and then go on to do anything they want in their professional careers, whether it's be a CEO, Manager or even President. There have even been some standout talents who have chosen to continue their golf dream at the professional level. ![mason short golf swing.png](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mason%20short%20golf%20swing.png?width=192&name=mason%20short%20golf%20swing.png)Mason Short graduated in the spring of 2016 from West Virginia, but had far from a traditional 4-year college experience. Starting at the University of Maryland as a redshirt golfer, Short determined it just wasn’t the right fit. He made the choice to transfer to WVU while the varsity team was under formation.  To keep his competitive edge he decided to play on the WVU Club Golf Team in the spring of 2014. It was a successful season to say the last, as Short qualified individually for the Spring 2014 National Championship at Cyrstal Springs in New Jersey.  At a blistery cold championship, Short outlasted the field with a solid 145 (+3) to earn Medalist honors. "The NCCGA Spring National Championship really offered me a great opportunity to prepare for important amateur and collegiate events down the road." Short said. It was an awesome event and the NCCGA and their sponsors really did an amazing job with its organization. It was a great win for me."[![Learn About the NCCGA  Does your college have a club golf team?](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/525111/0d92143f-a9da-4005-8347-520bcf69a552.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/525111/0d92143f-a9da-4005-8347-520bcf69a552) After earning Medalist honors, he used that to help him get a spot on the brand new [WVU varsity golf team](http://www.wvusports.com/profile.cfm?sport=mgolf&id=103053). “I credit the NCCGA a lot for letting me play varsity for 4 semesters at WVU.” Short said. ![mason short college golf stance.png](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mason%20short%20college%20golf%20stance.png?width=252&name=mason%20short%20college%20golf%20stance.png)He went on to have a solid varsity career, positioning himself in late 2016 upon gradating to make the choice of continuing his golfing career.  Short is now taking his swing at the Mini Tours in Florida and Myrtle Beach. What makes himn different from hundreds of other golfers taking on this next step? “I embrace the mental aspect of the game, taking lessons for not just my swing but also from my mental coach.” Short said. He has played at the highest level all of his life and learning to perform under pressure when money is on the line was a new challenge.  Short started competing in competitive one-day events in January in which he has three top-3 finishes including a 70 (-2) at Deer Island in Orlando. You might remember former NC State club golfer Josh Rackley [winning $100k](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/rackley_wins_club_golf_nc_state) at a professional tournament several years ago. Now it’s Mason’s turn to see what is in store for his young career.  Follow his journey on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mjshortgolf/) and cheer on this former NCCGA champion! **Fun Facts about Mason Short:** - Loved the community service impact he was able to provide on the WVU team as student athlete; Helped at the Children’s Hospital.   - Low round in a tournament is 66 had course record at Penn Oaks in Pennsylvania; Played a few weeks ago (March 2nd) shooting 62 from shorter tees just to mess around with family.   - Utilizes Instagram as a tool to stay connected with family and friends back in Morgantown. - Wants to inspire kids to follow their dreams. ### Subscribe to stay up to date Previous article [11 Tips for a Successful College Golf Recruiting Process](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/11-tips-for-a-successful-college-golf-recruiting-process) Next article [17 Regions Tee Off Big Weekend of College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/17-regions-tee-off-big-weekend-of-college-golf) --- ### Popular Posts Topics: [NCCGA](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/nccga) National Partners ![Srixon](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/srixon_logo_md.png) ![Cleveland](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cleveland_logo_md.png) - 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