Bryce Kendrick

Bryce Kendrick
Bryce Kendrick
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Hometown:
    Powell, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Grace Christian HS
  • Major:
    Accounting
  • Previous School:
    Grace Christian HS
Bio

In Fall 2015 (Senior): Kendrick participated in five of the team’s six fall events, completing 14 rounds of action… tallied a season-low 74-69-73=216 at the Murray State Invitational (Sept. 21-22), tying for fourth place overall… took home his first career All-Tournament honors and tied his career-low round of 69 at the same event… carded a season-best 36-hole score of 77-72=149 at the ASU Fall Beach Classic (Oct. 25-27)… concluded fall play with a scoring average of 74.93.

In Spring 2014 (Junior): Kendrick played in all six spring events in the spring, tallying 16 rounds of play… carded a career-low 72-70-71=213 to tie for 11th and  help Tech to its first tournament championship since 2007 at the Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 13-14)… also tied for 11th at the OVC Championships (Apr. 24-26), firing a 73-72-73=218… gathered a top-10 finish at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 9-10) behind a career-low 36-hole score of 74-69=143… also tied his career-best round of 69 at the Grover Page Classic… rounded out the year with a scoring average of 74.65.

In Fall 2014 (Junior): Kendrick competed in four events in the fall, tallying 10 rounds of competition… carded a season-low 72-74-75=221 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 20-21)… finished with a low-18 score of 71 in the third round of the Kenny Perry Invitational (Oct. 13-14), narrowly missing out on a top 20 finish… wrapped up the fall with a stroke average of 75.30.

In Spring 2014 (Sophomore): Kendrick excelled through the spring season and competed in all six tournaments for the Golden Eagle squad… nabbed his first top 10 finish at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-18) where he tied for sixth with a score of 217 through three rounds… finished tied for 20th at the OVC Championships (Apr. 25-27) where he carded a 77-72=149… placed in the top 25 twice more at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-11) and the ASU Red Wolf Intercollegiate (Apr. 7-8)… earned a share of the Golden Eagle Impact Award… finished the spring with a stroke average of 74.07.

In Fall 2013 (Sophomore): Kendrick started in four fall tournaments, totaling 12 rounds… shot his career-low round of 69 at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate (Sept. 9-10) where he helped Tech finish in fifth place… ended the fall with an improved average of 73.83.

In Spring 2013 (Freshman): Kendrick competed in six spring tournaments, playing 16 rounds… wrapped up the season with a top 15 finish at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 15-16) after shooting his two lowest scores of the season with a 71-73-70=214 to finish two-under par… led the Golden Eagle squad in average with a 75.26 on the year… named the team’s Most Improved Player and Long Hitter.

In Fall 2012 (Freshman): Kendrick made one appearance for the Golden Eagles in the fall, playing three rounds… shot an 82-75-73=230 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 22-23), tying for 57th.

High School: Kendrick was a four-year captain and letterman on the golf team for coaches Johnny Cox and his father, David Kendrick, at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville… received MVP honors all four seasons… also lettered four years on the GCA basketball team… named all-region three times in his high school career… earned all-state honors as a senior… placed second in the TSSAA State Tournament with a 36-hole total of four-under par as a senior… earned a fourth place finish in the 2011 PrepXtra Masters.

Personal: Son of David and Elizabeth Kendrick… born February 2, 1994… full name is Bryce Jennings Kendrick.

Academic: Majoring in accounting… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll five times and the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2015 Murray State Invitational All-Tournament Team
News mentions
Former Golden Eagle Bryce Kendrick, father, claim National Father & Son Team Classic for third time in four years
Former Golden Eagle Bryce Kendrick, father, claim National Father & Son Team Classic for third time in four years

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Not one, not two, but now three times in the past four years, the duo of former Golden Eagle golfer Bryce Kendrick and his father, Bryan, took home the winner's trophy at the National Father & Son Team Classic presented by PGA Tour Superstore.

Dunn, Thomas named team MVPs for 2015-16 as Golden Eagle golf teams announce awards
Dunn, Thomas named team MVPs for 2015-16 as Golden Eagle golf teams announce awards

Senior Mitchell Thomas and sophomore Allyson Dunn have been named as the Most Valuable Players, and two captains for each squad have been recognized as Tennessee Tech head golf coach Polk Brown recently announced the annual awards for the Golden Eagle men’s and women’s golf teams.

Golden Eagles finish seventh at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles finish seventh at OVC Championships

With freshman Matthew Giles leading the way on the third day, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up play at the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Championship with a solid 295 for the final round.

Golden Eagles vault to seveth after sensational second round of OVC Championships
Golden Eagles vault to seveth after sensational second round of OVC Championships

The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team fired off the lowest round of the tournament on Tuesday, carding a sensational 286 to begin their long climb toward the top. The Golden Eagles rebounded from an opening round 313, improving by a whopping 26 strokes and leaped from 10th into seventh place.

First round leaves Golden Eagles with an uphill climb at OVC Championships
First round leaves Golden Eagles with an uphill climb at OVC Championships

After first round 313, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team has some ground to make up over the next two days at the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Championships. Tech is 10th in the 11-team field.

Hard charge by Golden Eagles lifts Tech into third place at Big Blue Invitational
Hard charge by Golden Eagles lifts Tech into third place at Big Blue Invitational

Senior Neil Gannaway earned his first all-tournament honor, finishing in a tie for fourth place to help the Tennessee Tech men's golf team jump past four teams into third place Tuesday at the Big Blue Invitational.

Golden Eagles tied for seventh with final round set for Tuesday at Big Blue Invitational
Golden Eagles tied for seventh with final round set for Tuesday at Big Blue Invitational

The final 18 holes will be a fight-to-the-finish Tuesday at the Big Blue Invitational, and Tennessee Tech is in the hunt with seniors Mitch Thomas and Bryce Kendrick leading the way.

Gannaway paces Golden Eagles in fifth place finish at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Gannaway paces Golden Eagles in fifth place finish at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

Senior Neil Gannaway shaved five strokes off his second round score in Tuesday’s final round, and climbed into a tie for ninth place individually, pacing the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team on the final day of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club’s River Course.

Kendrick leads Golden Eagles in jump to fifth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Kendrick leads Golden Eagles in jump to fifth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

Senior Bryce Kendrick blazed through Monday’s second round at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate with a three-under-par 69, leading the way for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team to jump to fifth place at the 12-team tournament with one round remaining.

Golden Eagles tied for eight, but within striking distance after Day One at Bobby Nchols
Golden Eagles tied for eight, but within striking distance after Day One at Bobby Nchols

The Tennessee Tech men's golf team opened play at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate in a tie for eighth place, but has the top of the standings withing sight with two rounds remaining.

Led by veteran Mitch Thomas, Golden Eagle golf team places fourth at Page
Led by veteran Mitch Thomas, Golden Eagle golf team places fourth at Page

The most veteran player on the roster, senior Mitch Thomas earned his third Top 10 finish of the season Tuesday and helped the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team hold onto fourth place in the 12-team Grover Page Classic.

Strong second round Monday bumps Golden Eagles to fourth at Grover Page Classic
Strong second round Monday bumps Golden Eagles to fourth at Grover Page Classic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On the strength of a sensational second round performance, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team closed the first day of play at the Grover Page Classic in fourth place among 12 teams battling in the 54-hole tournament at the Jackson Country Club.

Gannaway claims Top 10 finish, Golden Eagles 11th in Bash at the Beach
Gannaway claims Top 10 finish, Golden Eagles 11th in Bash at the Beach

Playing Tuesday’s final round short-handed, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team managed to shave 17 strokes off its previous round and battle to the finish before winding up 11th overall among the 19 teams in the 54-hole Bash at the Beach.

Golden Eagles open Monday on fire, slip in second round of Bash at the Beach
Golden Eagles open Monday on fire, slip in second round of Bash at the Beach

Brilliant first round gives Tech tournament lead after 18 holes, but second round doesn't hold up and Golden Eagles tied for 11th heading into Tuesday's final round in the Bash at the Beach Collegiate.

Golden Eagles kick off spring play at Bash at the Beach Collegiate
Golden Eagles kick off spring play at Bash at the Beach Collegiate

After a long, excruciating wait, the spring season has finally arrived for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team, as the Golden Eagles make their way southeast to North Myrtle Beach, S.C. for the Bash at the Beach Collegiate hosted by Appalachian State.

Golden Eagles place third at rain-shortened ASU Fall Beach Classic
Golden Eagles place third at rain-shortened ASU Fall Beach Classic

GULF SHORES, Ala. – A valiant surge towards the top of the leaderboard fell just short for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team Tuesday, as the Golden Eagles concluded play at the rain-shortened ASU Fall Beach Classic just three strokes back of first place.

Tech men's golf team in third after day one of ASU Fall Beach Classic
Tech men's golf team in third after day one of ASU Fall Beach Classic

GULF SHORES, Ala. – Both youth and experience played a crucial role in helping the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team get off to an excellent start at the ASU Fall Beach Classic Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles completed the first of three rounds at the Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club in third place overall.

Golden Eagles wrap up fall slate with A-State Fall Beach Classic
Golden Eagles wrap up fall slate with A-State Fall Beach Classic

Just three more rounds remain in the fall season for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team, as the Golden Eagles round out the first half of its 2015-16 campaign at the A-State Fall Beach Classic from Sunday to Tuesday.

Golden Eagles conclude play at Pinetree Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles conclude play at Pinetree Intercollegiate

KENNESAW, Ga. – Facing its toughest competition of the season, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up play at the Pinetree Invitational Tuesday afternoon, finishing the tournament in 11th place overall in the event hosted by Kennesaw State.

Golden Eagles in pack of teams battling for fifth place at Pinetree Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles in pack of teams battling for fifth place at Pinetree Intercollegiate

The Tennessee Tech men's golf team is tied for eight place and squarely in the middle of a pack of teams battling for fifth through 11th place after two rounds of Kennesaw State's Pinetree Intercollegiate.

Tech men's golf team faces challenging field at Pinetree Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team faces challenging field at Pinetree Intercollegiate

With two top five finishes already in the books this season, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team will look to add another to its resume as the Golden Eagles head south for the Pinetree Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday.

Tech men's golf team returns to action at Kenny Perry Invitational
Tech men's golf team returns to action at Kenny Perry Invitational

Following nearly two weeks away from the links, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team will get back to work Monday morning at the Kenny Perry Invitational hosted by Western Kentucky at the Club at Olde Stone in Bowling Green, Ky.

Tech men's golf team finishes eighth at Derek Dolenc Invitational
Tech men's golf team finishes eighth at Derek Dolenc Invitational

MADISON, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up play at the Derek Dolenc Invitational Tuesday afternoon, placing eighth in the 15-team field after posting a 296 as a team in the final round.

Golden Eagles tied for seventh after day one of Derek Dolenc Invitational
Golden Eagles tied for seventh after day one of Derek Dolenc Invitational

MADISON, Ill. – Two rounds are officially in the books at the Derek Dolenc Invitational as the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up the first day of play at the Gateway Golf Links in tie for seventh place overall in the field of 15.

Golden Eagles set for Derek Dolenc Invitational hosted by SIUE
Golden Eagles set for Derek Dolenc Invitational hosted by SIUE

Fresh off an impressive, second-place showing in Murray, Ky. last weekend, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team will look to continue its success at the Derek Dolenc Invitational starting Monday, Sept. 28.

Golden Eagles place second after final round of Murray State Invitational
Golden Eagles place second after final round of Murray State Invitational

MURRAY, Ky. – Another solid round across the board proved to be enough for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team to notch a second place finish at the Murray State Invitational Tuesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles held off a late charge by Alabama State to finish as the event’s runner-up.

Consistent play places Tech in second after day one of Murray State Invitational
Consistent play places Tech in second after day one of Murray State Invitational

MURRAY, Ky. – Consistent play across the board proved more than enough for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team to find itself well within striking distance of a team title Monday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the first two rounds of the Murray State Invitational in second place.

Tech men's golf team back in action at Murray State Invitational
Tech men's golf team back in action at Murray State Invitational

Following a week away from the links, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team returns to play Monday and Tuesday with a trip to Murray, Ky. and Miller Memorial Golf Course for the Murray State Invitational.

Tech men's golf team climbs leaderboard, ties for seventh at GolfWeek Program Challenge
Tech men's golf team climbs leaderboard, ties for seventh at GolfWeek Program Challenge

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Strong play across the board proved more than enough for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team to make a push up the leaderboard Tuesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles jumped three places in the standings at the GolfWeek Program Challenge to finish in a tie for seventh place.

Giles, Kendrick and Thomas post sub-par rounds on day two of GolfWeek Program Challenge
Giles, Kendrick and Thomas post sub-par rounds on day two of GolfWeek Program Challenge

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Steady play from three members of the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team kept the Golden Eagles in the hunt for a Top 5 finish at the GolfWeek Program Challenge Tuesday afternoon.

Golden Eagles complete first round of action at GolfWeek Program Challenge tied for ninth
Golden Eagles complete first round of action at GolfWeek Program Challenge tied for ninth

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The first round of the 2015-16 season is officially in the books for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up day one at the GolfWeek Program Challenge with plenty of room to move up and challenge for the top spot among the 18 teams present at the event.

Golden Eagles to kick off 2015-16 season at GolfWeek Program Challenge
Golden Eagles to kick off 2015-16 season at GolfWeek Program Challenge

The doors have opened on a new year for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team as the Golden Eagles set course for Myrtle Beach, S.C. for the GolfWeek Program Challenge.