Background
Mitchell was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and went to the University of Georgia.
Mitchell was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and went to the University of Georgia.
During his college golf career, he was a second-team All-American selection, named first-team All-Securities and Exchange Commission, 2008 Ping Southeast All-Region, posted six top ten finishes in 2008 collegiate golf and was an honorable mention All-American in 2007. Mitchell turned pro after the 2009 Walker Cup was completed. 2008 Porter Cup
Amateur
Walker Cup: 2009 (winners)
Palmer Cup: 2008, 2009.
He was a member of the winning 2009 American Walker Cup team and competed in the 2008 and 2009 Palmer Cups.