Men's Golf Student-Athlete Earns Weekly Heart Award

Marshall, Mo., (April 13, 2026)- A Missouri Valley College men's golf student-athlete earned a weekly award from the Heart of America Athletic Conference for his play in last week's competition at the Midwest National Spring Invite at Colbert Hills Golf Club in Manhattan, Kan.

Freshman Joaquin Raminger (Buenos Aires, Argentina), was named the Heart Men's Golfer of the Week leading the team to a first place overall finish at the Midwest National Spring Invite.  Raminger finished with a three-round score of -10 (206) to win the tournament by three strokes.  He was the only player to go under-par in all three rounds, and finished with rounds of -2 (70), -3 (69), and -5 (67).  

Raminger led the No. 15 Vikings to a team title, winning the tournament by 17 strokes and with a final score of even-par (864).  This is the first weekly award for Raminger in his career. 

Up next, the men's program will compete at the CMU Reserve Tournament at Hail Ridge Golf Course in Boonville, Mo., April 16.  The Viking golf teams will also host the Missouri Valley Spring Invite, at Indian Foothills Golf Course, April 20-21.

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Standing out as one of the most innovative and student-focused liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Missouri Valley College (MVC) is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through the Viking Voyage program, MVC prioritizes career readiness from day one, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel after graduation. Each of MVC's 30+ in-demand majors—including nursing, business, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, and exercise science—integrates personal instruction, experiential learning, and professional opportunities to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally connected world. At Missouri Valley College, higher education is more than earning a degree—it's a transformative journey that begins with the end.