2013-14 Golden Eagle Men's Golf News

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Ben Huskey marks newest addition to Golden Eagle golf program
Ben Huskey marks newest addition to Golden Eagle golf program

Head coach Polk Brown added the final piece to the recruiting puzzle for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team, rounding out the 2014-15 class by recently signing Sevier County High School's Ben Huskey.

Thomas, Griffin each collect three honors as Brown announces team awards
Thomas, Griffin each collect three honors as Brown announces team awards

Less than a week removed from garnering his first career All-Ohio Valley Conference nod, men's golfer Mitch Thomas received another great honor. The sophomore was named the Gilbert Darcy Most Valuable Player as head coach Polk Brown announced the 2013-14 team awards recently.

Final day of OVC Championships cancelled, Tech finishes tied for eighth
Final day of OVC Championships cancelled, Tech finishes tied for eighth

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. - For the second straight year, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team was denied the chance to upgrade its position in the final round of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, as the final 18 holes were not able to be completed on Sunday at The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals in Muscle Shoals, Ala. due to inclement weather.

Golden Eagles show huge improvement in second round of OVC Championships
Golden Eagles show huge improvement in second round of OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. - The Tennessee Tech men's golf team made huge strides on the second day of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, shaving 26 strokes off its first round score to move into a tie for eighth place Saturday afternoon.

Golden Eagles ninth after first day at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles ninth after first day at OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. - The Tennessee Tech men's golf team set itself up for a big second day on the links in Muscle Shoals, Ala. Friday, finishing the first day of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships in ninth place and with plenty of room to move up.

Thomas selected to All-OVC team after leading Tech in scoring average
Thomas selected to All-OVC team after leading Tech in scoring average

Tennessee Tech golfer Mitch Thomas continues to prove himself as one of the best in the Ohio Valley Conference, as the sophomore garnered All-OVC honors for the first time of his career Friday night.

Golden Eagles prepared for OVC Championship hunt in Muscle Shoals
Golden Eagles prepared for OVC Championship hunt in Muscle Shoals

Just one more practice round sits in the way of the Tennessee Tech men's golf team and a chance at the Ohio Valley Conference title. Barely one year removed from a remarkable third place finish in the event, the Golden Eagles head to Muscle Shoals, Ala. for their chance at this year's conference crown.

Golden Eagles tie for sixth in final event of regular season
Golden Eagles tie for sixth in final event of regular season

LEXINGTON, Ky. - In their final event of the regular season, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team put together a strong showing, as the Golden Eagles tied for sixth place in the UK Bluegrass Invitational Sunday morning.

Tech men's golf sitting pretty in fifth after first day of UK Bluegrass Invitational
Tech men's golf sitting pretty in fifth after first day of UK Bluegrass Invitational

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Two strong, consistent rounds proved to be just the start the Tennessee Tech men's golf team needed Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles finished day one of the UK Bluegrass Invitational in fifth place and within striking distance of second.

Golden Eagles wrap up regular season at Bluegrass Invitational
Golden Eagles wrap up regular season at Bluegrass Invitational

There's just one more tune up before the Ohio Valley Conference tournament for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team, as the Golden Eagles head to Lexington, Ky. for the Bluegrass Invitational this weekend.

Golden Eagles wrap up Red Wolf Intercollegiate in tie for 11th
Golden Eagles wrap up Red Wolf Intercollegiate in tie for 11th

JONESBORO, Ark. - The Tennessee Tech men's golf team held on for a tie for 11th place at the Red Wolf Intercollegiate at RidgePointe Country Club Tuesday afternoon, holding off a late surge by Northern Iowa while catching the University of New Orleans for the tie.

Golden Eagles tied for 11th after two rounds at Red Wolf Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles tied for 11th after two rounds at Red Wolf Intercollegiate

JONESBORO, Ark. - Consistent play from multiple sophomores helped the Tennessee Tech men's golf team kick off the Red Wolf Intercollegiate at RidgePointe Country Club with a solid start, as the Golden Eagles finished 36 holes Monday for a total score of 609 to tie for 11th.

Golden Eagles return to action at Red Wolf Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles return to action at Red Wolf Intercollegiate

With more than two weeks away from the links, it's finally time for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to return to action. The Golden Eagles will participate in the Red Wolf Intercollegiate hosted by Arkansas State beginning Monday.

Kendrick paces Tech to fourth place at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Kendrick paces Tech to fourth place at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. -- Paced by a sizzling 69 from sophomore Tanner Garland, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team vaulted all the way to fourth place Tuesday, shooting the third-best score of the day in the 2014 Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Course.

Golden Eagles see improvement on first day of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles see improvement on first day of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

A 14-stroke improvement in the second round bumped the Tennessee Tech men's golf team a couple of spots in the team standings heading into Tuesday's final round of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club.

Golden Eagles to host second annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate in Sevierville
Golden Eagles to host second annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate in Sevierville

After a very successful inaugural year of hosting its own tournament at Sevierville Golf Club, the Tennessee Tech golf teams will play host to the second annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday, once again convening in Sevierville, Tenn.