Robinette, a native of Berlin Heights, Ohio, was a four-year varsity letterman and a three-time All-Sandusky Bay Conference selection at Edison High School including being the No. 1 golfer as a junior and a senior as he earned a spot on the SBC Tournament Team both years. As a senior, Robinette averaged 36 strokes per nine holes and 75 strokes for 18-hole tournaments. He was a two-time All-Northwest Ohio District pick and was the runner-up for the SBC Player of the Year in 2008. He also helped the team to three conference championships and a school record with 13 dual match wins in one season.

“I am very pleased to sign Preston to play for MVNU,” said MVNU golf coach Mark Stiverson. “He was sought after by several colleges, so I feel fortunate that he gave us the nod. He is a very solid golfer who continually works on his game. To score well and be consistent, you have to possess a very good short game. He practices that area most often and it is a primary reason why he can shoot the scores he does.”

“I believe that Preston will have a major impact on our team in the fall,” Stiverson continued. “His character and demeanor is one that will easily fit within the team and certainly on campus. He comes from a very supportive family and that will also be an advantage to the program and the university. I look forward to his arrival and watching him play.”

In addition to playing golf at Edison High School, Robinette has played in several junior tournaments including finishing seventh at the Nike All-Star Tournament held at TPC Sawgrass last summer with a three-round total of 226. He also finished in the top 20 out of 100 participants at the PGA Calloway Junior Series held at the Penn State University Blue Course.

“There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Robinette of his college choice. “I like the Christian atmosphere with the opportunity to play golf in a program that is building. I enjoyed meeting the players and Coach Stiverson as well as my visit to the campus. I like the fact that it is a smaller school that has so much to offer. I am also happy with the fact that MVNU is moving to NCAA Division II status.”

The MVNU golf program finished the 2008-2009 campaign with a 34-54-1 overall record in a season marred with bad weather and injuries. However, the Cougars ended the campaign on a high note by finishing fourth in the American Mideast Conference Tournament.