Nick Sutton

Nick Sutton
Nick Sutton
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Hometown:
    Matthews, N.C.
  • Year:
    So.
  • Previous School:
    Porter Ridge HS
Bio

Fall 2021 (Sophomore*): Sutton played in all four of the team’s events in the fall, racking up 12 rounds of action… captured his first career medalist honor at the Battle at Black Creek (Oct. 25-26), matching the fourth-lowest score in program history (set by PGA Tour Pro Scott Stallings in 2005) with a career-low 204… tied his career-low round of 66 at the event, adding to rounds of 71 and 67… locked down a runner-up showing at The Grover Page Classic (Oct. 4-5), posting a first-round 72 followed by back-to-back 68s for a 208… earned a top-10 finish with a 74-68-66=208 at the Golfweek Fall Challenge (Sept. 12-14)… delivered six rounds of 68 or lower during the fall… wrapped up the fall campaign with a scoring average of 70.50.

Spring 2021 (Sophomore): Sutton competed in five of Tech’s six tournaments in the spring, completing 15 rounds of play… produced a season-best 212 with a pair of 72s and a season-best round of 68 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollege (Mar. 14-16), garnering his first career All-Tournament nod… turned in a 74-70-78=222 at The Invitational at Savannah Harbor (Feb. 20-21)… took home the team’s Bobby Nichols Award for Leadership… finished the year with a 75.80 scoring average.

Fall 2020 (Sophomore): The 2020 fall season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spring 2020 (Freshman): Sutton took part in the team's only event of the spring before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic… shot a 70-72-74=216 to tie for 24th in a field of 105 at the Bash at the Beach (Mar. 9-10)… was the first recipient of the newly created Coach's Award… finished his rookie season with a 75.06 scoring average.

Fall 2019 (Freshman): Sutton participated in all five of Tech's fall tournaments, totaling 14 rounds of action… made his collegiate debut with a 77-80-68=225 at the EKU Intercollegiate (Sept. 14-15)… the 68 represented his low round of the year… turned in a season-low 76-71-70=217 one week later at the SIUE Derek Dolenc Invitational (Sept. 23-24), tying for 21st… totaled a 77-78=155 at the Intercollegiate at The Grove (Oct. 6-8)… wrapped up the fall with a scoring average of 75.71.

High School: Sutton was a four-time letterwinner under head coach David Scholl at Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, N.C…. led his team to a conference title… was named All-Conference each of his four seasons on the team… earned back-to-back Conference Player of the Year accolades and was also the Conference Rookie of the Year… was the Union County champion.

Personal: Son of Jason and Tiffanie Sutton… born April 20, 2001… full name is Nicklaus Palmer Sutton… father, Jason, was a member of the Glenville State golf team for four years.

Academic: Majoring in psychology… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll four times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll once… recognized as a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar for 2020-21.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2020-21 Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate All-Tournament Team
  • 2021-22 OVC Male Golfer of the Week (Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Oct. 27)
  • 2021-22 The Grover Page Classic All-Tournament Team
  • 2021-22 Battle at Black Creek Medalist
  • 2021-22 Battle at Black Creek All-Tournament Team

*Indicates extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19.

News mentions
McDearman, Sutton, Womack named 2021-22 GCAA Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-American Scholars
McDearman, Sutton, Womack named 2021-22 GCAA Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-American Scholars

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the eighth straight year, at least one member of the Tennessee Tech men's golf team was named a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Brown unveils 2021-22 team awards for Tech men's golf
Brown unveils 2021-22 team awards for Tech men's golf

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech golf coach Polk Brown announced the annual postseason awards for the Golden Eagle men's team Friday, with four student-athletes taking home honors for the 2021-22 campaign.

Golden Eagles conclude 2021-22 with runner-up finish at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles conclude 2021-22 with runner-up finish at OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – With the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference Championships hanging in the balance, it all came down to one final hole Wednesday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team’s ferocious comeback fell just short.

Tech finishes first in stroke play, locks down No. 1 seed for match play portion of OVC Championships
Tech finishes first in stroke play, locks down No. 1 seed for match play portion of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Yet another outstanding performance propelled the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to a first-place finish in the stroke-play portion of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Tuesday afternoon, earning the Golden Eagles the No. 1 seed for the league's match-play segment that will determine the 2022 conference title on Wednesday.

Purple and gold in the hunt following round two of OVC Championships
Purple and gold in the hunt following round two of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Battling a late start and wet course conditions, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team stayed in the hunt for its first Ohio Valley Conference title since 1990, completing round two of the OVC Championships at Dalhousie Country Club Monday afternoon.

Red hot Golden Eagles pace field after day one of OVC Championships
Red hot Golden Eagles pace field after day one of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team took the first step towards history Sunday afternoon, getting off to a fast start at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships with a three-stroke lead over the field of nine programs following the first round of play at Dalhousie Country Club. 

Head coach Brown, rookie Skeen highlight Tech’s slew of OVC honors
Head coach Brown, rookie Skeen highlight Tech’s slew of OVC honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Heading into the weekend’s Ohio Valley Conference Championships, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf made some history with a chance for more, as the league announced its postseason honors Saturday afternoon.

Golden Eagles poised for strong showing at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles poised for strong showing at OVC Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team begins the hunt for its first Ohio Valley Conference title since 1990 Sunday, kicking off up to four days of action at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Leading the league in scoring average headed into the postseason event, the Golden Eagles will compete in 54 holes of stroke play Sunday through Tuesday. The top four teams move on to match play on Wednesday to determine the OVC Champion. 

Womack takes home second OVC Male Golfer of Week honor of 2021-22
Womack takes home second OVC Male Golfer of Week honor of 2021-22

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the second time this season and third time in his career, Tennessee Tech's Bracton Womack was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference's Male Golfer of Week, as announced by the league Wednesday morning.

Tech closes out regular season with runner-up finish at Big Blue Intercollegiate
Tech closes out regular season with runner-up finish at Big Blue Intercollegiate

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – For the third time in the 2021-22 campaign, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team delivered a runner-up finish, closing out the rain-shortened Big Blue Intercollegiate with a spectacular showing Tuesday afternoon. The finish marked the Golden Eagles' fifth top-five result of the year.

Tech men's golf team wraps up regular season at Big Blue Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team wraps up regular season at Big Blue Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team wraps up the 2021-22 regular season at the Big Blue Intercollegiate, hosted by Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State at the Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tenn. from Monday, Apr. 11 to Tuesday, Apr. 12.

Golden Eagles second after rain-shortened first day of Big Blue Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles second after rain-shortened first day of Big Blue Intercollegiate

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – It was a highly successful first day of the Big Blue Intercollegiate for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team Monday, despite seeing a chunk of the second round come to an abrupt halt due to inclement weather.

Tech falls to UT Martin in tight championship match at Carpenter-Chaney Classic
Tech falls to UT Martin in tight championship match at Carpenter-Chaney Classic

TUNICA, Miss. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up its first attempt at match play during the 2021-22 campaign, finishing up the final round of the Carpenter-Chaney Classic at Tunica National Tuesday afternoon.  

Tech advances to championship match against UT Martin at Carpenter-Chaney Classic
Tech advances to championship match against UT Martin at Carpenter-Chaney Classic

TUNICA, Miss. – It was a highly successful day on the links for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team, as the Golden Eagles won both of their match-play tilts on the first day of the Carpenter-Chaney Classic at Tunica National.

Golden Eagles off to Tunica for Carpenter-Chaney Classic, first taste of match play
Golden Eagles off to Tunica for Carpenter-Chaney Classic, first taste of match play

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team heads south for a unique twist on the season, competing in the Carpenter-Chaney Classic in Tunica, Miss. from Monday, Apr. 4 through Tuesday, Apr. 5. The tournament will feature match play with eight Ohio Valley Conference teams in the mix, getting a preview of how the final day of the league’s championship tournament will look later in the month.

Skeen named OVC Male Golfer of the Week for first time
Skeen named OVC Male Golfer of the Week for first time

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time in his young career, Tennessee Tech's Jackson Skeen was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference's Male Golfer of Week, as announced by the league Wednesday afternoon.

Purple and gold conclude action at Twin Oaks Intercollegiate
Purple and gold conclude action at Twin Oaks Intercollegiate

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf wrapped up the final round of the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, completing the second half of Monday’s second round to put a cap on competition at Twin Oaks Country Club.

Tech through round one, second round paused due to weather at Twin Oaks Intercollegiate
Tech through round one, second round paused due to weather at Twin Oaks Intercollegiate

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Inclement weather, including rain and thunderstorms in the Springfield, Mo. area put an abrupt halt to the second round of the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate, but the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team and the other 15 teams contending in Missouri State’s event were able to finish the first 18 holes of play Monday afternoon.

Golden Eagle men's golf team heads west for Twin Oaks Intercollegiate
Golden Eagle men's golf team heads west for Twin Oaks Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team hits the road for a trip west for the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate, hosted by Missouri State Monday and Tuesday at the Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield, Mo.

Tech men's golf team place third at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech men's golf team place third at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team captured its fourth top-five finish of the year Tuesday afternoon, securing a third-place showing at its own, annual Bobby Nichols Scramble at Sevierville Golf Club.

Golden Eagles tied for third after first round of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles tied for third after first round of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The ninth annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate officially got underway Monday after Sunday's initial round was cancelled due to snow, and the Tennessee Tech men's golf team made the first trip around Sevierville Golf Club count.

Tech men's golf team to host Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, tournament changed to 36 holes
Tech men's golf team to host Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, tournament changed to 36 holes

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team returns to Sevierville, Tenn. to host the ninth annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club. Due to inclement weather, including heavy amounts of snow in Sevierville, the tournament has been changed to a 36-hole event.

Taylor collects first career OVC Male Golfer of the Week honor
Taylor collects first career OVC Male Golfer of the Week honor

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time in his career, Tennessee Tech's Chance Taylor was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference's Male Golfer of Week, as announced by the league Wednesday morning.

Golden Eagles finish seventh at Orlando Invitational
Golden Eagles finish seventh at Orlando Invitational

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up its first event of the spring season Tuesday afternoon, making the final lap around the El Campeón Course at Mission Hills Resort for the final round of the Orlando Invitational.

Tech men's golf tied for sixth after day one of Orlando Invitational
Tech men's golf tied for sixth after day one of Orlando Invitational

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team continued its hot run through the fall Monday afternoon, concluding the first two rounds of action at the Battle at Black Creek in third place among a hefty field of 17 teams.

Golden Eagles migrate south for Orlando Invitational Feb. 28 and Mar. 1
Golden Eagles migrate south for Orlando Invitational Feb. 28 and Mar. 1

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will kick off the 2022 spring campaign with a flight to Florida, competing in the Orlando Invitational Feb. 28 and Mar. 1 at Mission Hills Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.

Sutton named OVC Male Golfer of the Week for third time this fall
Sutton named OVC Male Golfer of the Week for third time this fall

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the third time this fall, Tennessee Tech’s Nick Sutton was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference’s Male Golfer of Week, as announced by the league Wednesday morning.

Sutton captures individual medalist honors at Battle at Black Creek, Tech ties for seventh
Sutton captures individual medalist honors at Battle at Black Creek, Tech ties for seventh

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a historic day for Tennessee Tech’s Nick Sutton on the links Tuesday afternoon, as the sophomore took home his first collegiate medalist honors by claiming the Battle at Black Creek individual title for the Golden Eagle men’s golf team.

Tech men's golf third after first two rounds of Battle at Black Creek
Tech men's golf third after first two rounds of Battle at Black Creek

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team continued its hot run through the fall Monday afternoon, concluding the first two rounds of action at the Battle at Black Creek in third place among a hefty field of 17 teams.

Golden Eagle men's golf headed south for Battle at Black Creek
Golden Eagle men's golf headed south for Battle at Black Creek

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team is set to complete its fall campaign Monday and Tuesday, heading south for the Battle at Black Creek hosted by in-state foe Chattanooga at Black Creek Golf Club.

Tech nabs second straight top-three finish, ties for third at Georgia State Invitational
Tech nabs second straight top-three finish, ties for third at Georgia State Invitational

DULUTH, Ga. – For the second time in as many weeks, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team took home a top-three finish in tournament action, tying for third at the Georgia State Invitational at Berkeley Hills Country Club Tuesday afternoon.

Tech men in striking distance with one round to go at Georgia State Invitational
Tech men in striking distance with one round to go at Georgia State Invitational

DULUTH, Ga. – It was a successful first day of action at the Georgia State Invitational for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team Monday, as the Golden Eagles knocked out the first two rounds of competition at Berkeley Hills Country Club.

Tech men's golf team looks to continue momentum at Georgia State Invitational
Tech men's golf team looks to continue momentum at Georgia State Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will make the trek south for the two-day Georgia State Invitational Monday and Tuesday, competing at Berkeley Hills Country Club in Duluth, Ga.

Sutton captures second OVC Male Golfer of the Week honors
Sutton captures second OVC Male Golfer of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Following his second tournament of the 2021-22 fall season, Tennessee Tech’s Nick Sutton earned his second Ohio Valley Conference Male Golfer of the Week honor, as announced by the league Wednesday morning.

Golden Eagles claim runner-up finish at Grover Page Classic, Sutton second individually
Golden Eagles claim runner-up finish at Grover Page Classic, Sutton second individually

JACKSON, Tenn. – It was a runner-up finish for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team at the Grover Page Classic Tuesday, as the Golden Eagles closed the gap with host UT Martin, but ultimately finished second at Jackson Country Club.

Golden Eagles in striking distance at Grover Page Classic, finish day one in second
Golden Eagles in striking distance at Grover Page Classic, finish day one in second

JACKSON, Tenn. – With two rounds of action complete at the Grover Page Classic, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team positioned itself perfectly for a chance at taking home the title at Jackson Country Club Monday.

Tech men's golf team back in action at Grove Page Classic Monday and Tuesday
Tech men's golf team back in action at Grove Page Classic Monday and Tuesday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team continues its fall campaign at the Grover Page Classic, competing at Jackson Country Club on Monday Oct. 4 and Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Sutton takes home first career OVC Male Golfer of the Week honors
Sutton takes home first career OVC Male Golfer of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time in his young career, Tennessee Tech’s Nick Sutton collected Ohio Valley Conference Male Golfer of the Week honors Wednesday morning.

Tech men’s golf concludes first tournament of the year with a top-five finish
Tech men’s golf concludes first tournament of the year with a top-five finish

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – It was a top-five finish to tie a ribbon on the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team’s first tournament of the year, as the Golden Eagles concluded with a final-round 6-under to wrap up the Golfweek Fall Challenge in a fifth-place tie with Jacksonville State in the field of 18.

Strong second round pushes Golden Eagle men’s golf into tie for fourth at Golfweek Fall Challenge
Strong second round pushes Golden Eagle men’s golf into tie for fourth at Golfweek Fall Challenge

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – A stellar second-round showing was the story for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team in day two of the Golfweek Fall Challenge at the True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach.

Tech men's golf tied for seventh after day one of Golfweek Fall Challenge
Tech men's golf tied for seventh after day one of Golfweek Fall Challenge

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – It was a solid first round of action for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to open up the 2021-22 campaign Sunday, as the Golden Eagles tied for seventh place among 18 teams in the first round of the Golfweek Fall Challenge.

Tech men's golf team to start 2021-22 season at Myrtle Beach, Golfweek Fall Challenge
Tech men's golf team to start 2021-22 season at Myrtle Beach, Golfweek Fall Challenge

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will compete in the fall for the first time since 2019 Sunday through Tuesday, kicking off the 2021-22 schedule at the Golfweek Fall Challenge at True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.