Haden Maxwell

Haden Maxwell
Haden Maxwell
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Hometown:
    Soddy Daisy, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Baylor School
Bio

Spring 2024 (Sophomore): Maxwell took part in all six of Tech events during the spring, completing 14 rounds of stroke play and five rounds of match play… captured his first career medalist honor and became the first Golden Eagle to win the team's Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-19), turning in a season-best 214 behind rounds of 73, 70, and 71… matched the 214 with a runner-up performance at the OVC Championships (Apr. 21-23), carding a career-low 66 in the second round… finished 2-1 in match play at the Carpenter-Chaney Classic (Apr. 1-2), earning wins over Eastern Illinois and Southern Indiana… went undefeated during the match-play portion of the OVC Championships (Apr. 24), defeating UT Martin 5&4 before taking a 4&2 win against SIUE to help clinch Tech's first OVC title since 1990… paced the purple and gold at the team's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, finishing with a 225 at the NCAA West Lafayette Regional (May 13-15)… took home the team's Gilbert Darcy MVP honor for the first time… finished third on the team with a scoring average of 74.03.

Fall 2023 (Sophomore): Maxwell participated in each of the team's five tournaments in the fall, finishing 15 rounds of action… rolled off a second-round 67 and total score of 216 to open the year at the Allstate Streamsong Invitational (Sept. 11-13), locking down a top-25 finish… delivered another top-25 showing with a 70-76-74=220 at the Xavier Invitational (Oct. 16-17)… ended the fall in style by tying for 12th at the Bryan National Collegiate (Oct. 29-30), locking down another 67 in the second round… rounded out the fall season with a 73.73 scoring average.

Spring 2023 (Freshman): Maxwell competed in all four of Tech’s spring tournaments, totaling 12 rounds of play… also competed in Tech’s lone match-play event of the year, the Carpenter-Chaney Classic (Feb. 10-11)… earned a 2&1 victory over Eastern Illinois in the first round of the event… finished just 3-over for a season-low 216 at the Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 10-11), ripping off a spring-best 70 in the first round… posted back-to-back rounds of 79 at the OVC Championships (Apr. 23-25)… did not record a single score above 79 over his entire freshman campaign… wrapped up the year with a scoring average of 74.68.

Fall 2022 (Freshman): Maxwell took part in four of the team’s five fall events, racking up 12 rounds of action… made his collegiate debut at the Golfweek Fall Challenge (Sept. 12-14), posting a 226… turned in his first sub-par score with a 71 in the second round of the Xavier Invitational (Oct. 10-11), finishing with a 221… locked down a top-10 finish behind a fall-low 220 at the Pinetree Intercollegiate (Oct. 17-18), backed behind a 71 in the second round… concluded the fall season with a 74.08 scoring average.

High School: Maxwell was a two-year letterwinner at Baylor School in Chattanooga for head coach Gary Partrick… led his team to back-to-back TSSAA Division II-AA State titles in 2020 and 2021… helped Baylor deliver the best 36-hole team score in state championships history, a 557 that clinched the 2021 title by a whopping 17 strokes… tied for runner-up individual honors in the 2021 state tournament with a 70-69=139… fired a career-low round of 64 at Council Fire Golf Club during his senior campaign… led Baylor to a pair of Region championships and two City Prep titles.

Personal: Son of Amy and Dan Maxwell… born April 2, 2004… full name is Haden Maxwell… won the Tennessee Summer Junior Open at 5-under at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay in 2020… claimed victory at the Summer College Prep Series at Vanderbilt in 2020… during the summer of 2020, won the Masters 2-Day event at Bear Trace as part of the Sned Tour, ripping off scores of 69 and 68… earned a runner-up showing at the same event in the summer of 2021… placed in the top-10 at the Tennessee State Junior Amateur at Memphis Country Club during the summer of 2021.

Academic: Majoring in business management… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll three times and the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll once… recognized as a GCAA Cobalt Golf All-American Scholar for 2023-24.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2023-24 OVC Championship Runner-Up
  • 2023-24 OVC All-Tournament Team
  • 2023-24 2x OVC Male Golfer of the Week (Nov. 3, Mar. 21)
  • 2023-24 Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Medalist
  • 2023-24 Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate All-Tournament Team
News mentions
Maxwell named GCAA Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar
Maxwell named GCAA Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With success on the course, Tennessee Tech men’s golf has also shown success in the classroom as the Golden Eagles see one of their own repeat as a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Tuesday with Haden Maxwell making his second-straight appearance on the team. Maxwell’s selection extends Tech’s streak to 10 times in the last 11 years to receive at least one member of the men’s golf team on the academic honor roll among some of the toughest requirements in all of collegiate athletics.

Tech men complete 2024-25 campaign after final round of OVC Championships
Tech men complete 2024-25 campaign after final round of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team saw the 2024-25 campaign officially come to an end on Tuesday, as the Golden Eagles completed the third and final round of stroke play at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Golden Eagles through two rounds at 2025 OVC Championships
Golden Eagles through two rounds at 2025 OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team finished up the second of three rounds of action at the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Monday, completing its second trip around Dalhousie Golf Club.

Purple and gold finish round one of OVC Championships
Purple and gold finish round one of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed the opening round of the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Sunday, ending the first trip around Dalhousie Golf Club tied for ninth.

Haden Maxwell named to All-OVC Second Team
Haden Maxwell named to All-OVC Second Team

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.  – For the first time in his career, junior Haden Maxwell was honored as an All-OVC selection, earning a place on the Second Team as announced by the league Saturday afternoon, prior to the OVC Championships set to take place Sunday through Wednesday.

Golden Eagles embark on OVC Championship defense starting Sunday
Golden Eagles embark on OVC Championship defense starting Sunday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will officially begin its title defense on Sunday, kicking off up to four days of action at the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Championships at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Tech men conclude regular season with final day of Mountaineer Invitational
Tech men conclude regular season with final day of Mountaineer Invitational

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team wrapped up its regular season schedule on Tuesday, putting the finishing touches on rounds two and three of the Mountaineer Invitational at Pet Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, W.Va.

Round one at Mountaineer Invitational in books for Tech men, second round delayed due to weather
Round one at Mountaineer Invitational in books for Tech men, second round delayed due to weather

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team finished a little over a round of action on the opening day of the Mountaineer Invitational on Monday, working about halfway through round two of play at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, W.Va.

Purple and gold close regular season in West Virginia at Mountaineer Invitational
Purple and gold close regular season in West Virginia at Mountaineer Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will wrap up the 2024-25 regular season Monday and Tuesday, heading to Bridgeport, W.Va., for three rounds of action at Pete Dye Golf Club for the Mountaineer Invitational.

Golden Eagles visit Bloomington for Hoosier Collegiate Invitational; start delayed due to rain
Golden Eagles visit Bloomington for Hoosier Collegiate Invitational; start delayed due to rain

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team heads north to Bloomington, Ind. for two days of action at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational on Saturday and Sunday at Pfau Golf Course. Due to excessive rain, the event has been delayed, with hopes of an afternoon start.

Tech men finish play at Mobile Bay Intercollegiate
Tech men finish play at Mobile Bay Intercollegiate

SEMMES, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf wrapped up action at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate on Tuesday, making its last trip around the Falls Course at RTJ at Magnolia Grove in Semmes, Ala.

Round two of Mobile Bay Intercollegiate suspended due to darkness after lengthy weather delay
Round two of Mobile Bay Intercollegiate suspended due to darkness after lengthy weather delay

SEMMES, Ala. – Following a delay of more than six hours due to inclement weather, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed 14 holes of the second round of competition of the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate on Tuesday before play was suspended for darkness. The remainder of the second round, as well as the third and final round, will take place Wednesday at the Falls Course at RTJ at Magnolia Grove.

Purple and gold finish off round one of Mobile Bay Intercollegiate
Purple and gold finish off round one of Mobile Bay Intercollegiate

SEMMES, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed the opening round of the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate on Sunday afternoon, circling the links of the Falls Course at RTJ at Magnolia Grove. 

Golden Eagles tackle three-day, Mobile Bay Intercollegiate starting Sunday
Golden Eagles tackle three-day, Mobile Bay Intercollegiate starting Sunday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team continues its spring slate with three days of action at the Falls Course at RTJ at Magnolia Grove in Semmes, Ala, competing at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate presented by Hampton by Hilton: Providence Park from Sunday through Tuesday.

Tech saves top round for last to close out Peoples Golf Championship
Tech saves top round for last to close out Peoples Golf Championship

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team wrapped up its first tournament of the spring on Saturday afternoon, finishing the third and final round of play at the Peoples Golf Championship Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Ga.

Round two sees Golden Eagles climb at Peoples Golf Championship
Round two sees Golden Eagles climb at Peoples Golf Championship

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team displayed some improvement while competing at the Peoples Golf Championship on Friday, moving up a spot in the rankings while completing round two of action at Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Ga. 

Tech finishes first round of spring on day one of Peoples Golf Championship
Tech finishes first round of spring on day one of Peoples Golf Championship

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team officially opened its spring campaign on Thursday, knocking out the first round of action at the Peoples Golf Championship, hosted by Western Carolina at Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Ga. 

Purple and gold opens spring season at Peoples Golf Championship
Purple and gold opens spring season at Peoples Golf Championship

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team officially opens its 2025 spring schedule with a trip to St. Simons Island, Ga. and the Peoples Golf Championships hosted by Western Carolina at Sea Palms Resort Thursday through Saturday.

Maxwell selected 2025 OVC Men's Golf Player to Watch, Tech picked seventh in preseason poll
Maxwell selected 2025 OVC Men's Golf Player to Watch, Tech picked seventh in preseason poll

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – With the 2025 spring session rapidly approaching for many teams across the league, the Ohio Valley Conference released its men’s golf season preview and athletes to watch Friday morning.

Tech closes final round of fall season at Xavier Invitational
Tech closes final round of fall season at Xavier Invitational

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed its 2024-25 fall slate Tuesday afternoon, finishing off the final round of action at Maketewah Country Club for the Xavier Invitational presented by Gateway Logistics.

Golden Eagles tied for 10th following day one of Xavier Invitational
Golden Eagles tied for 10th following day one of Xavier Invitational

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team came one step closer to finishing its fall campaign Monday afternoon, working through the first two rounds of the Xavier Invitational presented by Gateway Logistics at Maketewah Country Club.

Tech to conclude fall campaign at Xavier Invitational presented by Gateway Logistics
Tech to conclude fall campaign at Xavier Invitational presented by Gateway Logistics

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will wrap up its fall campaign with a visit to Cincinnati, Ohio and Maketewah Country Club on Monday and Tuesday, competing in the Xavier Invitational presented by Gateway Logistics.

Golden Eagles finish 10th at Pinetree Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles finish 10th at Pinetree Intercollegiate

KENNESAW, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed action at the Pinetree Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, finishing off the third and final round of action at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, Ga.

Purple and gold through two rounds at Pinetree Intercollegiate
Purple and gold through two rounds at Pinetree Intercollegiate

KENNESAW, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team finished off the first two rounds of the Pinetree Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, completing two tours around Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, Ga.

Tech treks to Kennesaw for Pinetree Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday
Tech treks to Kennesaw for Pinetree Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team takes on its second tournament in as many weeks with a trip to Kennesaw, Ga. for the Pinetree Intercollegiate at Pinetree Country Country Club on Monday and Tuesday.

Golden Eagles finish sixth at The Carolina Cup
Golden Eagles finish sixth at The Carolina Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team concluded play at The Carolina Cup Tuesday afternoon, finishing off the third and final round of action at The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C.

Bolton tied for overall lead, Tech fifth after day two at The Carolina Cup
Bolton tied for overall lead, Tech fifth after day two at The Carolina Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – It was much of the same for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team following round two of The Carolina Cup Monday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles matched their first-round total during their second tour of The Carolina Country Club.

Round one in the books for Golden Eagles at The Carolina Cup
Round one in the books for Golden Eagles at The Carolina Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team knocked out round one of action at The Carolina Cup Sunday afternoon, finishing the first 18 holes at The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C.

Purple and gold heads for Spartanburg and The Carolina Cup
Purple and gold heads for Spartanburg and The Carolina Cup

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will make a trip to Spartanburg, S.C. for the second year in a row to take on the competition at The Carolina Cup, embarking on the three-day event at The Carolina Country Club from Sunday through Tuesday.

Golden Eagles soar up leaderboard for top-five finish at Grover Page Classic
Golden Eagles soar up leaderboard for top-five finish at Grover Page Classic

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team skyrocketed up the leaderboard on the final day of action at the Grover Page Classic, placing fifth among the 15-team field while competing in the 36-hole event at Jackson Country Club on Tuesday.

Tech ends rain-shortened day one of Grover Page Classic ranked 10th
Tech ends rain-shortened day one of Grover Page Classic ranked 10th

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed the first round of action at the rain-shortened Grover Page Classic Monday afternoon, as poor course conditions forced the delay of action at Jackson Country Club until 1:00 p.m. CT.

Golden Eagles visit Jackson Country Club for Grover Page Classic
Golden Eagles visit Jackson Country Club for Grover Page Classic

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will take on a field full of familiarity Monday and Tuesday, taking part in UT Martin's Grover Page Classic in Jackson, Tenn.

Purple and gold cap off final round of SIUE Dolenc Invitational
Purple and gold cap off final round of SIUE Dolenc Invitational

MADISON, Ill. – The first week of action is officially in the books for the Tennessee Tech men's golf team, as the Golden Eagles concluded play at the SIUE Dolenc Invitational at Gateway National Golf Links in Madison, Ill. Tuesday afternoon.

Tech tied for 12th through first two rounds of SIUE Dolenc Invitational
Tech tied for 12th through first two rounds of SIUE Dolenc Invitational

MADISON, Ill. – In a race with the sunset, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team and 17 other teams competing at the SIUE Dolen Invitational were able to knock out the first two rounds of action at Gateway National Golf Links Monday evening.

Golden Eagle men's golf team tees off 2024-25 season at SIUE Dolenc Invitational
Golden Eagle men's golf team tees off 2024-25 season at SIUE Dolenc Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team officially opens the 2024-25 campaign at the SIUE Dolenc Invitational, beginning two days of action at Gateway National Golf Links in Madison, Ill.