Alexander Riddle

Alexander Riddle
Alexander Riddle
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Chattanooga, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Notre Dame HS
  • Major:
    Marketing
  • Previous School:
    Notre Dame HS
Bio

Spring 2017 (Junior): Riddle competed in three of Tech’s five tournaments in the spring, completing nine rounds… finished with a season-low 220 after rounds of 77, 70 and 73 at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 13-14)… also tied for sixth place at the same event… finished the year with a scoring average of 75.71.

Fall 2016 (Junior): Riddle participated in four of the team’s five fall tournaments, totaling 12 rounds of play… fired a 73-79-73=225 for his lowest score of the fall at the F&M Bank Intercollegiate (Oct. 17-18)… shot a fall-low round of 72 in the third round of the Derek Dolenc Intercollegiate (Sept. 26-27)… tied for 14th at the Samford Intercollegiate (Oct. 31-Nov. 1) with a 228… concluded the fall with an average of 75.42.

Spring 2016 (Sophomore): Riddle played in three of the team’s five spring events, completing eight rounds of play… finished with a season-low 78-81-81=240 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 20-2)… notched a season-best single round of 76 at the Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 11-12)… completed the year with a scoring average of 79.88.

Fall 2015 (Sophomore): Riddle did not participate in any fall events.

Spring 2015 (Freshman): Riddle participated in all six spring events, tallying 16 rounds of action… posted a season-low of 73-71-72=216 to tie for 15th overall at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-18)… notched a season-best 36-hole score of 71-74=145 at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 9-10), tying for 13th overall… shot a 225 to help Tech to its first tournament championship since 2007 at the Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 13-14)… earned both the team’s Most Dedicated and Impact Awards… wrapped up his freshman campaign with a stroke average of 75.68.

Fall 2014 (Freshman): Riddle participated in two events in the fall, completing six rounds of play… carded a season-low 73-71-75=219 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 20-21), garnering a top 25 finish… also finished with a low-18 score of 71 at the same event… wrapped up fall play with a stroke average of 75.67.

High School: Riddle was a four-year letterman at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga… led his team to district titles all four seasons and region titles three times… also helped NDHS take home the state title as a sophomore… as a junior, finished runner-up in the state tournament… named Best of Preps in each of his junior and senior campaign… posted a four-year scoring average of 72.0… also played basketball while at NDHS.

Personal: Son of Lee and Lynn Riddle… born March 13, 1996… full name is Alexander Lodge Riddle.

Academic: Majoring in marketing… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll twice.

News mentions
Golden Eagles place fifth at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles place fifth at OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up the 2017-18 season with the final round of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Wednesday afternoon, completing the three-day event at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals.

Golden Eagles remain in fourth following second round at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles remain in fourth following second round at OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – Another solid showing kept the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team in fourth place at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Tuesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up round two of competition at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals.

Tech men's golf team in fourth place after day one of OVC Championships
Tech men's golf team in fourth place after day one of OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team turned in a strong first round of play at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Monday afternoon, finishing fourth among the 11-team field in Muscle Shoals, Ala.

Tech men's golf team headed to Muscle Shoals for OVC Championships
Tech men's golf team headed to Muscle Shoals for OVC Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team heads south for its final scheduled event of the year, the Ohio Valley Conference Championships in Muscle Shoals, Ala. from Monday, Apr. 23 to Wednesday Apr. 25.

Tech concludes action at Mason Rudolph Championship after rained-out Saturday
Tech concludes action at Mason Rudolph Championship after rained-out Saturday

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team concluded play at the Mason Rudolph Championship Sunday afternoon after seeing Saturday’s attempted final round rained out at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn.

Golden Eagles through first two rounds of Mason Rudolph Championship
Golden Eagles through first two rounds of Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up its first day of action at the Mason Rudolph Championship, posting a two-round score of 628 at the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn.

Tech men's golf team wraps up regular season at Mason Rudolph Championship
Tech men's golf team wraps up regular season at Mason Rudolph Championship

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will make the trip down I-40 to take part in Vanderbilt's Mason Rudolph Championship this weekend, taking place at the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course from Friday, Apr. 13 through Sunday, Apr. 15.

Tech men's golf team finishes sixth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team finishes sixth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Tech men's golf team wrapped up play at the sixth annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, placing sixth among 14 teams after carding a third-round 296.

Golden Eagles soar to fourth place on day two of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles soar to fourth place on day two of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team soared up the leaderboard at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, jumping from eighth place to fourth after completing round two of the event at the River Course of Sevierville Golf Club.

Tech men's golf team ranks eighth after first round of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team ranks eighth after first round of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team completed the first day of the sixth annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Sunday afternoon, finishing eighth among the 14-team field at Sevierville Golf Club.

Tech men's golf team set to host sixth annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team set to host sixth annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team is set to host the sixth annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate in Sevierville, Tenn. from Sunday, Mar. 18 to Tuesday, Mar. 20 at Sevierville Golf Club.

Golden Eagles earn third-place finish at Grover Page Classic
Golden Eagles earn third-place finish at Grover Page Classic

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team earned its fourth top-five ranking in its past five events Tuesday afternoon, claiming a third-place finish at Ohio Valley Conference foe UT Martin’s Grover Page Classic at Jackson Country Club.

Golden Eagles one stroke back of lead at Grover Page Classic
Golden Eagles one stroke back of lead at Grover Page Classic

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team put itself in contention for a tournament title Monday afternoon, securing a second-place ranking among 10 programs competing at the Grover Page Classic at Jackson Country Club.

Golden Eagles continue spring slate at Grover Page Classic
Golden Eagles continue spring slate at Grover Page Classic

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team continues its spring slate Monday and Tuesday, heading west to Jackson Country Club for the Grover Page Classic hosted by Ohio Valley Conference rival UT Martin.

Golden Eagles place fourth at Bash at the Beach
Golden Eagles place fourth at Bash at the Beach

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team made improvements in the final round of Appalachian State’s Bash at the Beach Tuesday afternoon, moving up the leaderboard to finish in fourth place among the nine teams in competition.

Golden Eagles fifth through two rounds of Bash at the Beach
Golden Eagles fifth through two rounds of Bash at the Beach

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team worked through the first two rounds of the Bash at the Beach Monday afternoon, completing the first 36 holes of the 54-hole event at The Surf Golf and Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Tech men's golf team set for Bash at the Beach in Myrtle Beach
Tech men's golf team set for Bash at the Beach in Myrtle Beach

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team returns to action Monday morning, beginning play at the Bash at the Beach, hosted by Appalachian State at The Surf Golf and Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Tech men's golf team boasts second-place showing at MTSU Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team boasts second-place showing at MTSU Intercollegiate

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – For the second straight week the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team earned a second-place finish, taking the runner-up spot at the MTSU Intercollegiate at Old Fort Golf Club Monday afternoon.

Golden Eagle men's golf team to wrap up fall slate at MTSU Intercollegiate
Golden Eagle men's golf team to wrap up fall slate at MTSU Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf will conclude its fall season in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Monday, taking part in the single-day MTSU Intercollegiate with a slew of Ohio Valley Conference teams joining the field at Old Fort Golf Club.

Tech men's golf team snags second-place showing at Samford Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team snags second-place showing at Samford Intercollegiate

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team earned its highest finish of the fall semester Tuesday afternoon, placing second among 10 teams at the Samford Intercollegiate after posting an overall score of 886.

Golden Eagles soar to 14-stroke lead on day one of Samford Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles soar to 14-stroke lead on day one of Samford Intercollegiate

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team dominated the opening day of the Samford Intercollegiate Monday, firing the two best scores of the event through 36 holes to open a commanding 14-stroke lead at Greystone Golf & Country Club.

Golden Eagles head south for Samford Intercollegiate in Birmingham
Golden Eagles head south for Samford Intercollegiate in Birmingham

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – One the road for the second time in as many weeks, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team heads south for the Samford Intercollegiate at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Ala. with play set for Monday, Oct. 23 and Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Tech men's golf team finishes 10th at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team finishes 10th at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate

DICKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team turned in its best round of the week at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, firing the third-lowest score of the day to finish 10th at the tournament hosted at Greystone Golf Club.

Golden Eagles round out first day of action at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles round out first day of action at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate

DICKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team completed the first 36 holes at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate, finishing the first day of action at Greystone Golf Club with a total score of 609.

Tech men's golf team hits the road for F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team hits the road for F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will make its way to a familiar location Monday, Oct. 16, playing in the two-day F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate at Greystone Golf Club in Dickson, Tenn. hosted by in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay.

Tech men's golf team finishes sixth at Hummingbird Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team finishes sixth at Hummingbird Intercollegiate

SAPPHIRE VALLEY, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed play at its third tournament of the fall Tuesday afternoon, concluding the Hummingbird Intercollegiate at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley in sixth place among 13 teams.

Golden Eagles in fourth place heading into final day of Hummingbird Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles in fourth place heading into final day of Hummingbird Intercollegiate

SAPPHIRE, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team put itself in great position at the Hummingbird Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, sitting in fourth place among 13 teams through nearly two full rounds of competition.

Men's golf back in action at Hummingbird Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday
Men's golf back in action at Hummingbird Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team returns to action Monday, Oct. 2 with the two-day Hummingbird Intercollegiate hosted by Western Carolina at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley.