It’s been a little over nine months since Austin Swafford accepted the head golf coaching job at UTM, planning to succeed Jerry Carpenter after his retirement at the conclusion of the 2019-20 campaign. Swafford officially begins his appointment as the third head coach in program history today, following Carpenter (2002-20) and Grover Page (1961-75, 1981-2002).… Continue reading Austin Swafford officially takes over as head coach of the UTM golf program
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UTM golf delivers fifth tournament title of season while Morrell earns Grover Page Classic All-Tournament accolades
The UTM golf team racked up its fifth tournament championship of the 2019-20 campaign today, besting the nine-team field at the Grover Page Classic by 23 strokes at the Jackson Country Club. The Skyhawks compiled the best round of any team during the duration of the tournament today, shooting a 291 (+3) to win the… Continue reading UTM golf delivers fifth tournament title of season while Morrell earns Grover Page Classic All-Tournament accolades
Redmont finishes sixth as Skyhawk Golf wraps up Gulf Coast Collegiate
The UTM golf team combined for 14 birdies today but fell two spots in the team standings to place fourth in the Gulf Coast Collegiate. The Skyhawks shot a 293 (+5) today to bring their 54-hole total to 876 (+12) for the tournament, finishing behind tournament champion New Orleans (+2), Samford (+6) and UT Rio… Continue reading Redmont finishes sixth as Skyhawk Golf wraps up Gulf Coast Collegiate
UTM golf moves up Layola Intercollegiate standings after birdie-filled day two
The UTM shaved 11 strokes off its opening round score during Day 2 of the Loyola Intercollegiate, shooting 3-under par today at the Palm Valley Golf Club. The five members of the Skyhawk scoring lineup combined for 19 birdies and one eagle today, resulting in a cumulative score of 285 (-3). That brings UTM’s 36-hole… Continue reading UTM golf moves up Layola Intercollegiate standings after birdie-filled day two
Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate
Considerable rain and wind occurred throughout Day 1 of the Loyola Intercollegiate today as the UTM golf team wrapped up its first round of the spring season at the Palm Valley Golf Club. Senior Jack Story led the way for the Skyhawks today, carding a 71 (-1) to rank ninth in the field of 112… Continue reading Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate
Skyhawk golf tabbed to finish second in Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll
Following a highly successful fall season which ended with four straight tournament wins, UTM was voted second in the 2019-20 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) golf predicted order of finish. The Skyhawks earned a pair of first-place votes from the league’s head coaches, tallying 88 overall points in the preseason standings. That trails only Jacksonville State,… Continue reading Skyhawk golf tabbed to finish second in Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll
SKYHAWKS SWEEP TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT F&M BANK APSU INTERCOLLEGIATE
For the third consecutive tournament, the UTM golf team emerged victorious while the Skyhawks also produced the individual medalist after a memorable 2019 F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate held at Greystone Golf Club. Holding a three-shot lead going into today’s final round, UTM shot a 283 (-5) today to fend off a field that included eight… Continue reading SKYHAWKS SWEEP TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT F&M BANK APSU INTERCOLLEGIATE
Golf picks up second title of the season
For the second week in a row, the UTM golf team notched another victory on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as the Skyhawk Fall Classic concluded with UTM atop the team standings at Paris Landing State Park. Facing a five-shot deficit and having to leap two teams in the team standings going into Tuesday’s final round, the… Continue reading Golf picks up second title of the season
Skyhawk golf wins fourth tournament of the year at Tennessee State
The UTM golf team capped off a commanding performance April 10 at the TSU Big Blue Invitational, posting the lowest score in the field on its way to a wire-to-wire victory in the 13-team field. The Skyhawks led after each of the first two rounds and did not let up, as their 282 (-2) was… Continue reading Skyhawk golf wins fourth tournament of the year at Tennessee State
Skyhawk golf opens spring season this weekend
The UTM golf team will be hoping for a little déjà vu when it opens its 2014 spring slate at the Frito Lay/All-State Intercollegiate, hosted by Jackson State University at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia, Miss. on Feb. 15-17. The Skyhawks set the tone for a successful 2013 spring with a victory at… Continue reading Skyhawk golf opens spring season this weekend