JMU Men’s Golf Adds Two Dukes on National Signing Day - James Madison University Athletics

HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison men's golf head coach Carter Cheves announced the signing of two golfers to aid agreements on National Signing Day.

The Dukes' signing class features Grant Burkhart from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and Alex Haas from Wuerenlos, Switzerland, who will join JMU for the 2027-28 season.

"We're excited to welcome Grant and Alex to the team next fall," said Cheves. "They are both very accomplished players with bright futures here at JMU. We look forward to their contributions in the coming years"

Grant Burkhart | Kennett Square, Pennsylvania | Salesianum School

Plans to study Finance and Business
Likes to snowboard, play basketball, and spend time with his family and friends.
Son of Rory and Holly Burkhart
Has one sister, Elyn
Placed second in the Delaware State Championship
2x Delaware Player of the Year honors
3x First Team All-State honors
4x Honor Roll student
Won the Helen Sigel Wilson Invitational
Won the Southern Jersey Junior
Tied for third at the Nemacolin Junior Championship
Round of 16 at the Philadelphia Amateur

Alex Haas | Wuerenlos, Switzerland | mng Raemibuehl Gymnasium

Will study Business Administration
Likes to play tennis, football and enjoys skiing. Also has a big passion for cars
Son of Christoph and Claudia Haas
Member of the U18 Swiss National Team
Won the Portuguese Intercollegiate Open
Won the Grand Prix the Haute Savoie
Won the U16 Junior Tour Event in Kandern
Won the National U14 Final
Earned third place at Italian Junior Classics