A late addition to the Golden Eagle roster for 2012-13, Tanner spent the past two years playing at Walters State Community College...became eligible to play for Tech late in the fall semester.

BEFORE TECH: Tanner played two seasons on the golf team at Walters State Community College for coach Bill Gardner...was voted Junior College Academic All-America both years.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner for coach Nick Cantrell at Cleveland High School...earned all-tournament honors in his senior season at both the district and regional events.

PERSONAL: The son of Tony and Dana Garland...full name is Tanner Paul Garland...born May 20, 1991 in Cleveland, Tenn...majoring in civil engineering.