Missouri Men’s Golf Signs Four in Class of 2023

The Missouri men’s golf program signed four student-athletes to National Letters of Intent during the early signing period, announced on Tuesday. Nicolas Dominguez, Nolan Haynes, Peyton Purvis and Brock Snyder are all set to join the Tigers, beginning with the 2023-24 season.

“We are excited to add four high-quality student-athletes to our roster for Fall 2023,” said Missouri head coach Mark Hankins. “Each player has displayed the hard work, tournament success and upside talent we are looking for. I expect all of them to come in next fall and vie for a spot in our starting five. Competition and depth is critical to push us forward and drive us to be the best we can be, individually and as a team.” 

Nicolas Dominguez

Mexico City, Mexico • Peterson School

• Represented the Mexico National Team in 2020 and 2021

• Ranked No. 55 in the world Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings – Class of 2023

• Ranked No. 61 in the world junior rankings by Golfweek

• Finished first at the Copa Zona Centro and Mazatlán Junior Classic in 2022, while placing second at Copa Zona Centro in 2020

“I chose Mizzou because I think that I can be the best version of myself with the opportunities that both Coach Hankins and Coach Leroux are giving me and I am grateful for that,” Dominguez said. “I also think that I will have a great time with everyone that will be involved with my life during the next four years at Mizzou.”

Nolan Haynes

Barberton, Ohio • Archbishop Hoban High School

• Ranked the No. 1 junior golfer in the state of Ohio according to Junior GolfScoreboard and Golfweek

• Ranked No. 45 in the World Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings – Class of 2023

• Led Archbishop Hoban to the Ohio State High School Championship in 2020, while finishing runner-up in 2019 and 2021

• Advanced to the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National three times during his career – the second-most appearances all time

• Carded an 11-under par 60 in the final round at the 2022 AJGA Justin Thomas Open Championship, breaking the course record by two shots (previously held by PGA Tour member Justin Thomas)

• Four-time first-team all-district, all-county and all-city honoree

• Owns a scoring average of 72.5 during his high school career

“Missouri checks off every box to be a successful athlete and student,” Haynes…