Men's Golf Signs Matthew Watkins to NLI

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Head coach Glen Millican and assistant coach Gustavo Morantes of The University of New Mexico men’s golf team are excited to announce that Matthew Watkins, a standout competitor from Rockwall, Texas, has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to compete for the Lobos in the upcoming 2020-21 season.

Millican on Matthew Watkins: “I am excited about having Matthew join Lobo golf today. I have watched him for almost two years now and been able to see him develop into a great player.  His experience playing in Texas has given him the opportunity to test his game against other great players and on great golf courses. I believe his game is suited well for the transition to college golf and I look forward to him starting with us next year.”

Watkins is set to graduate from Rockwall High School in Spring 2020 after recording a solid high school golf career under head coach Billy Watkins. With his team, Watkins earned two district championship titles in 2016-17 and 2018-19 and his 2019 squad qualified for the state championship. Throughout his time at Rockwall High School, Watkins held an outstanding stroke average of 71.8.

Watkins on why he chose UNM: “UNM gave me the best college visit I’ve had and the team and coaches are all great guys. The atmosphere of Albuquerque is amazing- I never thought of New Mexico as much until I went to Albuquerque.”

Watkins is set to join the rest of the UNM men’s golf team in Fall 2020. For more on UNM Lobo men’s golf, follow GoLobos.com or follow @UNMLoboMGolf on Twitter.