Ball State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2025
- Class:
- 2014
Merkel graduated with the second-best career stroke average in Ball State history (73.99). He competed in the NCAA Championship twice, earning a regional invitation as an individual in 2012 and helping Ball State to the Nationals in 2013.Â
A two-time PING All-Midwest Region recipient, Merkel earned All-MAC first team honors twice, All-MAC second team and MAC Co-Freshman of the Year along with being voted to the All-MAC Tournament squad.Â
The seven-time MAC Golfer of the Week earned the MAC Medal of Excellence in 2014. He also garnered three tournament titles during his four-year career.Â
Not only was Merkel successful on the course, but off the course registering MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week and being tabbed a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar in both 2013 and 2014.Â
