Advance, Missouri - Brian Whitson, a senior at Advance High School, has signed a letter of intent to play golf at John A. Logan College located in Carterville, Illinois.

He is the son of Marvin and Pam Whitson.

Whitson led the Hornets to the team title at the Class 1 sectional tournament last week at The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach, Missouri, and a spot in this week's MSHSAA state tournament.

"I have been playing golf with my dad since I was able to walk and hold a golf club," Whitson stated. "Through the years, I have also played several other sports.  I have been involved with basketball, baseball, and football.  Although I enjoy each of these sports, I seem to have excelled in golf the most."

"My ulitmate goal is to earn a degree in Education and eventually become a coach myself.  I have been blessed with several great coaches in my life and I would like to some day help others to reach their fullest potential in the sport of their choice," continued Whitson.

John A Logan's golf program for men is one of the best in the country and the Volunteers are a two-time National Champion!  There were second in 2010 and third in 2012.  Two members of the Volunteers men's golf team have claimed national medalist honors.  Marceio Rozo in 2010 and Filip Timmerman in 2011. 

The Volunteers have made 12 consecutive appearances in the NJCAA National Tournament and never finished lower than 8th place.  They are also the reigning Great Rivers Athletic Conference and Region 24 Tournament Champions.  Logan College has produced the last nine individual Region 24 Tournament medalists and 16 Volunteers have earned All-American Honors.

Shown in the photo standing from left to right: Advance Golf Coach Neil Miles, John A Logan College Coach Tom Ferris, and Advance Athletic Director James Hamlin.  Seated from left to right are Marvin Whitson, Brian Whitson, and Pam Whitson.