Michael Whitney

The Dakota Wesleyan University Tiger of the Week is senior golfer Michael Whitney, it was announced by the DWU athletic department Wednesday.

Whitney, a native of Brandon, S.D., has led the Tigers on the course so far this season, in his final year with the DWU men's golf team.

Recently, Whitney competed at the Midland Matches on Sept. 24 at the Oakland Golf Club in Oakland, Neb., defeating his counterpart, helping the Tigers to a fifth-place finish.

On Monday, Whitney tied for fifth place at the Great Plains Athletic Conference Fall Qualifier at the Willow Run Golf Course in Sioux Falls. The senior shot a two-round total of 146, while helping the Tigers secure fourth place in the event.

Whitney is the son of Greg and Cindy Whitney and is a sports management major at DWU.