Mark McDearman
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- Height:
- 5-11
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- Hometown:
- Lebanon, Tenn.
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Previous School:
- Lebanon HS
Bio
Spring 2022 (Sophomore): McDearman took part in all six of the team's spring events, racking up 12 rounds of stroke play and five rounds of match play… produced a spring-best 71 in the second round of the Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 11-12), posting a 146… also tallied a 146 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 14-15)… totaled a 76-73-74=223 at the Orlando Invitational (Feb. 28-Mar. 1)… claimed a match play win of 7&5 over Tennessee State and a clutch HALF against Morehead State to clinch a spot in the Carpenter-Chaney Classic (Apr. 4-5) championship match… helped Tech clinch a spot in the final of the first-ever match play portion of the OVC Championships (Apr. 24-27), defeating his SIUE counterpart 2&1… earned a big 4&3 victory over UT Martin in the OVC Championship final… ended the year with a scoring average of 74.33.
Fall 2021 (Sophomore): McDearman competed in all four of the team’s four fall tournaments, producing 12 rounds of action… opened the season with a career-low 72-70-69=211 at the Golfweek Fall Challenge (Sept. 12-14), earning a top-20 finish… turned in a 71-74-74=219 at the Georgia State Invitational (Oct. 11-12)… delivered a 73-71-76=220 at the Battle at Black Creek (Oct. 25-26)… completed the fall season with a 72.83 scoring average.
Spring 2021 (Freshman): McDearman played in four of Tech’s six events in the spring, totaling 12 rounds of play… made his collegiate debut at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 14-16)… shot a season-low 69 in the opening round and finished with a season-best 214 overall to tie for ninth at the event… earned a top-25 finish at the Golfweek Spring Invitational (Apr. 5-6) with a 71-75-71=217… tied for sixth with a 71-75-70=216 at the OVC Championships (Apr. 25-27)… became the first freshman in program history to earn Gilbert Darcy MVP honors… produced the lowest scoring average for a Tech freshman in program history with a 72.42 in the spring, also the lowest average by a Golden Eagle since PGA Tour Pro Scott Stallings posted a 71.29 following his senior season in 2006-07.
Fall 2020 (Freshman): The 2020 fall season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
High School: McDearman was a two-sport athlete at Lebanon High School, lettering four years in golf for head coach Hunter Christian and three years in baseball for head coach Will Wakefield… named team MVP three times while earning four All-District honors and claiming District Medalist honors in 2018… finished as the District runner-up in 2019 and twice finished as the Region runner-up… was a two-time state qualifier as a junior and senior… qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2019… during his senior campaign, turned in a scoring average of 70 and fired a 65 at the 2019 Schooldays Tournament to earn medalist honors… placed first at the Sneds Tour Masters… also made the cut in the 2019 Tennessee State Amateur.
Personal: Son of Kathryn and John McDearman… born December 27, 2001… full name is Mark Anthony McDearman… father, John, played golf at Tech from 1988-92… mother, Kathryn, played tennis at Emory & Henry College in 1989.
Academic: Majoring in finance… 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 2021-22.
Honors & Awards:
- 2020-21 OVC All-Newcomer Team
- 2020-21 All-OVC Team
- 2020-21 President’s Award
- 2021-22 President's Award
News mentions
HICKORY, Tenn. – A valiant final-round effort helped the Tennessee Tech men's golf team secure a top-five finish at the Big Blue Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, as the purple and gold closed out its regular season competing on the Presidents Reserve course at Hermitage Golf Club in Hickory, Tenn.
HICKORY, Tenn. – With two rounds in the books at the Big Blue Intercollegiate, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team finds itself right in the thick of the fight, trailing the leader by just nine shots with a round to play at Presidents Reserve at Hermitage Golf Club in Hickory, Tenn.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team wraps up the 2022-23 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. 10 to Tuesday, Apr. 11.
GULF SHORES, Ala. – With inclement weather in the Tuesday forecast, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team knocked out the final two rounds of play at the Craft Farms Intercollegiate at Cotton Creek Golf Course on Monday.
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team finished off the first round of the Craft Farms Intercollegiate Sunday afternoon, competing at Cotton Creek Golf Course in Gulf Shores, Ala. in South Alabama's event.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will make its first-ever appearance at the Craft Farms Intercollegiate, competing at Cotton Creek Golf Course in South Alabama's three-day event Sunday through Tuesday.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team finished up the third and final round of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, putting a cap on the team's own tournament at Sevierville Golf Club.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team made moves up the leaderboard while completing the second round of its own Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Monday afternoon at Sevierville Golf Club in Sevierville, Tenn.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Fighting a lengthy delay due to rain and very wet playing conditions, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team still managed to complete the opening round of the 10th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Sunday afternoon.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team returns to Sevierville, Tenn. to host the 10th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club. Play begins Sunday and will run through Tuesday while teams compete on the River Course.
MIMS, Fla. – The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up play at its first event of the spring, concluding its final match-play meeting against Ohio Valley Conference foe and co-host UT Martin at the Carpenter-Chaney Classic in Mims, Fla.
MIMS, Fla. – It was a largely successful day on the links for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team, as the Golden Eagles opened up the 2022-23 spring campaign in undefeated style on day one of the Carpenter-Chaney Classic, the team's match-play event for the season.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team heads south for its most unique event of the year, competing in the Carpenter-Chaney Classic in Mims, Fla., from Friday, Feb. 10 through Saturday, Feb. 11. The tournament will feature match play with 10 total teams, including six Ohio Valley Conference squads in the mix, getting a preview of how the final day of the league's championship tournament will look in April.
MAINEVILLE, Ohio – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team turned in yet another top-five performance Tuesday afternoon, closing out the final 27 holes of the Xavier Invitational third overall among the 12 teams competing at TPC River's Bend in Maineville, Ohio.
MAINEVILLE, Ohio – After an opening round of action at the Xavier Invitational, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team found itself in contention for yet another tournament title Monday, competing at TPC River's Bend in Maineville, Ohio.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off its first tournament victory since 2018-19, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team competes for the second straight week with a first-ever trip to the Xavier Invitational at TPC River's Bend in Maineville, Ohio Monday and Tuesday.
DULUTH, Ga. – Grit, determination, and execution were all key factors in the Tennessee Tech men's golf team pulling off a remarkable tournament victory at the Georgia State Invitational Tuesday afternoon, competing at Berkeley Hills Country Club in Duluth, Ga.
DULUTH, Ga. – Solid back-to-back rounds put the Tennessee Tech men's golf team in the hunt heading into the final day of competition at the Georgia State Invitational. With just one round to play at Berkeley Hills Country Club, the Golden Eagles sat just nine strokes out of first place.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team heads south for Duluth, Ga. and Berkeley Hills Country Club, competing in the Georgia State Invitational Monday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 4.
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team wrapped up action at Jackson Country Club and The Grover Page Classic Tuesday afternoon, concluding the third and final round of play in Jackson, Tenn. with a top-five finish.
JACKSON, Tenn. – It was a strong first day at The Grover Page Classic for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team Monday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the first two rounds of action at Jackson Country Club locked in a battle for the crown.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team continues its fall slate with UT Martin’s Grover Page Classic Monday and Tuesday, competing at Jackson Country Club in Jackson, Tenn.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Saving the best for last, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team climbed the leaderboard at the Golfweek Fall Challenge Tuesday afternoon, wrapping up the season's first event tied for sixth among 13 teams competing at True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Day two of the Golfweek Program Challenge saw the Tennessee Tech men's golf team maintain its top-10 position, as the Golden Eagles completed its second trip around True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tuesday afternoon.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – It was a top-10 start for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to the 2022-23 season Sunday, as the Golden Eagles completed the first day of play at the Golfweek Fall Challenge at True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will kick off the 2022-23 campaign with a trio of rounds at the Golfweek Fall Challenge at True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Golden Eagles will compete Sunday through Tuesday.