Sean Anderson

Sean Anderson
Sean Anderson
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Hometown:
    Jonesborough, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Previous School:
    Science Hill HS
Bio

Spring 2023 (Junior): Anderson took part in all four of Tech’s spring tournaments, totaling 12 rounds of play… did not compete in the team’s match-play event in the spring… fired a career-low 67 in the first round of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 12-14), totaling a 222 for a top-20 finish… also turned in a 67 in the third round of the OVC Championships (Apr. 23-25), placing 17th with a 222… delivered a career-best 72-73-71=216 at the Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 10-11)… ended the year with a 76.48 scoring average.

Fall 2022 (Junior): Anderson participated in three of the team’s five events in the fall, finishing nine rounds of action… turned in a season-low 233 behind rounds of 80, 81, and 72 at the Golfweek Fall Challenge (Sept. 12-14)… produced a 79-78-79=236 at The Grover Page Classic (Sept. 19-20)… wrapped up the fall with a scoring average of 80.11.

Spring 2022 (Sophomore*): Anderson competed in four of Tech's six spring tournaments, completing seven rounds of stroke play and taking part in the team's match play event… produced a 78-73-79=230 to tie for 20th at the OVC Championships (Apr. 24-26)… posted season-best rounds of 73 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 14-15) and again at the OVC Championships… earned a win in match play at 1UP against Tennessee State at the Carpenter-Chaney Classic (Apr. 4-5)… earned the team's Coach's Award… finished the year with a 76.86 scoring average.

Fall 2021 (Sophomore*): Anderson did not compete in any of the team’s four events in the fall.

Spring 2021 (Sophomore): Anderson took part in two of Tech’s six events in the spring, completing six rounds of action… shot a 72-79-74=225 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 14-16)… rounded out the year with a 73-82-71=226 at the Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 12-13)… named the team’s Most Improved Player Award winner… concluded the year with a scoring average of 75.17.

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

Spring 2020 (Freshman): Anderson did not participate in the team's only event of the spring before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fall 2019 (Freshman): Anderson participated in one event in the fall, totaling three rounds of play… made his collegiate debut with a 76-76-73=225 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 14-15)… tied for 45th in the event… finished the fall with a 75.00 scoring average.

High School: Anderson lettered four years for head coach Kevin Vannoy at Science Hill High School in Johnson City… earned All-State honors after tying for third with an even-par 72 at the TSSAA Large Class Boys’ State Championship as a senior… also led Science Hill to the state title… during his career, helped SHHS to four conference crowns, four regional titles, and three district championships… helped Science Hill to a runner-up finish at the state championships as a sophomore.

Personal: Son of Frank Anderson and Margaret Fugate… born March 5, 2001… full name is Sean Anderson… brother, Lucas Anderson, played baseball at Austin Peay from 2008-12.

Academic: Pursuing a master’s degree in business administration… earned his bachelor’s degree in business management in May 2023… named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll seven times and to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll three times.

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

News mentions
2023-24 Tech men's golf team awards announced by Brown
2023-24 Tech men's golf team awards announced by Brown

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech golf coach Polk Brown recently announced the annual postseason awards for the Golden Eagle men's team, with four student-athletes taking home honors for the incredible, 2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference championship campaign.

Tech finishes final round of program's first NCAA Regional appearance
Tech finishes final round of program's first NCAA Regional appearance

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team officially concluded the 2024 season with the final round of action at the NCAA West Lafayette Regional Tuesday afternoon, finishing off the program's first-ever appearance in an NCAA Regional at the Kampen Course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. 

Second round of NCAA Regional shows marked improvement by Tech men's golf team
Second round of NCAA Regional shows marked improvement by Tech men's golf team

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team showed great improvement on the links Tuesday afternoon, completing round two of the NCAA West Lafayette Regional at the Kampen Course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. 

Golden Eagles wrap up first round of NCAA Regional action in program history
Golden Eagles wrap up first round of NCAA Regional action in program history

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – History was officially made for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team Monday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up their first-ever round of NCAA Championship golf in program history, completing the first 18 holes of action at the Kampen Course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. 

Purple and gold to take on field at NCAA West Lafayette Regional starting Monday
Purple and gold to take on field at NCAA West Lafayette Regional starting Monday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team officially begins its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Championships Monday morning, competing in round one of three at the West Lafayette Regionals on the Kampen Course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex.

Golden Eagles capture first OVC Tournament crown since 1990; top SIUE in match-play championship
Golden Eagles capture first OVC Tournament crown since 1990; top SIUE in match-play championship

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – It was history in the making, and perhaps a little redemption, for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team Wednesday evening, as the Golden Eagles claimed its first Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title since 1990 after finishing 2-0 in the match-play portion of the league championships at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Maxwell, McDearman named to All-Tournament Team, Tech advances to match play at OVC Championships
Maxwell, McDearman named to All-Tournament Team, Tech advances to match play at OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – For the second time in the last three years, the Tennesse Tech men's golf team advanced to the match-play segment of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships after delivering a runner-up showing in the stroke-play portion of the league's annual postseason event at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Tech maintains position following round two of OVC Championships
Tech maintains position following round two of OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – Another spectacular showing on the links kept the Tennessee Tech men's golf team in great position to secure a final four ranking and berth to the match play portion of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Monday afternoon, as the purple and gold completed round two of competition on the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Golden Eagles start strong, rank second after day one of OVC Championships
Golden Eagles start strong, rank second after day one of OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – It was a strong start at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team on Sunday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up round one of competition on the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Trip to Muscles Shoals, OVC Championships awaits Tech men's golf team
Trip to Muscles Shoals, OVC Championships awaits Tech men's golf team

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team kicks off its hunt for an Ohio Valley Conference title Sunday, beginning four days of action at Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Muscle Shoals, Ala. 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 and bid to the NCAA Championships. 

Tech rounds out Mountaineer Invitational with top-10 finish
Tech rounds out Mountaineer Invitational with top-10 finish

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Wrapping up the regular season, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed action at the Mountaineer Invitational Tuesday afternoon while competing at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, W.Va.

Tech men tied for 10th through round one at Mountaineer Invitational
Tech men tied for 10th through round one at Mountaineer Invitational

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team saw a weather delay last long enough to require a second day to complete round two of the Mountaineer Invitational, with only the first-round results officially available Monday evening. 

Purple and gold round out regular season at Mountaineer Invitational
Purple and gold round out regular season at Mountaineer Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will get its final tune-up prior to the OVC Championships, heading to Bridgeport, W.Va. and Pete Dye Golf Club for the Mountaineer Invitational Monday and Tuesday.

Tech ties with Southern Indiana to close out Carpenter-Chaney Classic
Tech ties with Southern Indiana to close out Carpenter-Chaney Classic

PADUCAH, Ky. – After splitting the first day of action at the Carpenter-Chaney Classic on Monday, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team closed out the match-play event at the Country Club of Paducah with a tie Tuesday afternoon, finishing 1-1-1 for the event.

Golden Eagles split day one of Carpenter-Chaney Classic
Golden Eagles split day one of Carpenter-Chaney Classic

PADUCAH, Ky. – It was a split day for the Tennessee Tech men’s golf team at the Carpenter-Chaney Classic Monday, as the Golden Eagles finished 1-1 in their lone match-play event of the year at the Country Club of Paducah.

Tech men head for Paducah for Carpenter-Chaney Classic match-play event
Tech men head for Paducah for Carpenter-Chaney Classic match-play event

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team heads west for its most unique event of the year, competing in the Carpenter-Chaney Classic in Paducah, Ky., from Monday, Apr. 1 through Tuesday, Apr. 2. The tournament will feature match play with eight total teams, all members of the Ohio Valley Conference, getting a preview of how the final day of the league's championship tournament will look in April.

Maxwell captures first career medalist honors, Tech places fourth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Maxwell captures first career medalist honors, Tech places fourth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – It was a special final day at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech men's golf team saw its own Haden Maxwell claim individual medalist honors of the team's tournament at the River Course at Sevierville Golf Club.

Purple and gold jump into tie for third at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Purple and gold jump into tie for third at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Fighting through cold temperatures and strong winds, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team climbed the leaderboard at the 11th Annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, completing round two of action on the River Course at Sevierville Golf Club.

Tech men rank fifth after day one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech men rank fifth after day one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Beautiful weather and a solid start highlighted the first day of action for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team at the 11th Annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles played host to their annual tournament on the River Course at Sevierville Golf Club.

Golden Eagles make trip back to Sevierville to host 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles make trip back to Sevierville to host 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team returns to Sevierville, Tenn. to host the 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club. Play begins Sunday and will run through Tuesday while teams compete on the River Course.

Third round of Peoples Golf Championship cancelled, Tech places seventh
Third round of Peoples Golf Championship cancelled, Tech places seventh

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – Due to inclement weather, including rain, in the St. Simons Island, Ga. area, the third and final round of the Peoples Golf Championship at Sea Palms Resort was officially cancelled Saturday afternoon.

Consistency is key for Tech through two rounds at the Peoples Golf Championship
Consistency is key for Tech through two rounds at the Peoples Golf Championship

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team showed its consistency on day two of the Peoples Golf Championship Friday afternoon, concluding the second round of play at Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Ga.

Spring starts strong for Golden Eagles after round one of Peoples Golf Championship
Spring starts strong for Golden Eagles after round one of Peoples Golf Championship

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team opened up the spring with a strong first round of action at the Peoples Golf Championship Thursday afternoon, competing at Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Ga.

Tech opens spring with Peoples Golf Championship at Sea Palms Resort
Tech opens spring with Peoples Golf Championship at Sea Palms Resort

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team opens the spring portion of its 2023-24 campaign with a trip to Georgia and the Peoples Golf Championship at Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island Thursday through Saturday.

Golden Eagles conclude fall with sixth-place showing at Bryan National Collegiate
Golden Eagles conclude fall with sixth-place showing at Bryan National Collegiate

BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. – Putting a wrap on the fall portion of its 2023-24 season, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team finished off the second round and knocked out the third and final round of action at the Bryan National Collegiate Monday, securing a top-10 finish.

Tech tied for sixth through one round of Bryan National Collegiate
Tech tied for sixth through one round of Bryan National Collegiate

BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed the first round of the Bryan National Collegiate Sunday afternoon, as well as the first nine holes of round two at the Champions Course at Bryan Park.

Bryan National Men's Collegiate marks fall finale for Tech men's golf team
Bryan National Men's Collegiate marks fall finale for Tech men's golf team

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team puts a cap on the 2023-24 fall slate with the three-day Bryan National Men's Collegiate starting Sunday, Oct. 29 at Bryan Park in Browns Summit, N.C.

Pair of top-five performances lead Tech to sixth at The Grover Page Classic
Pair of top-five performances lead Tech to sixth at The Grover Page Classic

JACKSON, Tenn. – Another solid day on the links led the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to a sixth-place performance at The Grover Page Classic Tuesday afternoon, as the purple and gold concluded action at Jackson Country Club in Jackson, Tenn.

Consistency leads to top-five showing for Tech on day one of The Grover Page Classic
Consistency leads to top-five showing for Tech on day one of The Grover Page Classic

JACKSON, Tenn. – Consistency led the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to a top-five showing on day one of The Grover Page Classic Monday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the first two rounds of play at Jackson Country Club in Jackson, Tenn.

Tech men's golf team ready for Grover Page Classic in Jackson, Tenn.
Tech men's golf team ready for Grover Page Classic in Jackson, Tenn.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will head right back out to the links Monday and Tuesday, competing in UT Martin's Grover Page Classic at Jackson Country Club in Jackson, Tenn.

Golden Eagles finish action at Allstate Streamsong Invitational
Golden Eagles finish action at Allstate Streamsong Invitational

BOWLING GREEN, Fla. – The first event of the 2023-24 season officially came to a close for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team Wednesday, as the Golden Eagles completed play at the Allstate Streamsong Invitational at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla.

Tech continues play at Allstate Streamsong Invitational with conclusion of round two
Tech continues play at Allstate Streamsong Invitational with conclusion of round two

BOWLING GREEN, Fla. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed the second round of action of the 2023-24 season Tuesday afternoon, finishing off its second trip around the Streamsong Black Course at Streamsong Resort as part of the Allstate Streamsong Invitational.

Round one in the books for Golden Eagles at Allstate Streamsong Invitational
Round one in the books for Golden Eagles at Allstate Streamsong Invitational

BOWLING GREEN, Fla. – Round one of the 2023-24 campaign is officially in the books for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team, as the Golden Eagles completed the first 18 holes of action at the Allstate Streamsong Invitational Monday afternoon.

Golden Eagles open 2023-24 campaign at Allstate Streamsong Invitational
Golden Eagles open 2023-24 campaign at Allstate Streamsong Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will officially begin its 2023-24 campaign with three rounds in three days of action at the Allstate Streamsong Invitational at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla., competing Monday through Wednesday.