Elisabeth Toennessen

Elisabeth Toennessen
Elisabeth Toennessen
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Grimstad, Norway
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Previous School:
    Wang Toppidrett
Bio

Spring 2022 (Junior): Toennessen took part in all six of the team's spring tournaments, tallying 16 rounds of play… turned in a career-low 79-76-74=229 to tie for sixth at the Nevel Meade Collegiate (Mar. 21-22)… picked up a top-15 finish with a 79-76-77=232 at the OVC Championships (Apr. 17-19)… tallied a 78-78=156 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 14-15)… concluded the year with an 80.50 scoring average.

Fall 2021 (Junior): Toennessen played in two of Tech’s four tournaments in the fall, completing six rounds of action… produced a season-low 237 with a season-best round of 76 at the Terrier Intercollegiate (Oct. 25-26)… finished the fall season with a scoring average of 81.67.

Spring 2021 (Sophomore): Toennessen competed in all six of the team’s events in the spring, totaling 17 rounds of play… delivered a season-low round of 74 on the way to a season-best 230 at the Kiawah Island Classic (Feb. 28-Mar. 2)… earned a top-25 finish at the Lady Bison Bay Point Classic (Feb. 8-9), carding an 82-81=163… took home the team’s Most Improved Player Award… completed the year with a 79.41 scoring average.

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

Spring 2020 (Freshman): Toennessen 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): Toennessen took part in three of Tech's five fall tournaments, finishing eight rounds of action… made her collegiate debut at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Sept. 30-Oct. 1), posting a 78-81-77=236 to earn a top-20 finish… fired a low round of 72 in the first round of the Town and Country Invitational (Oct. 28-29), finishing with a 153 overall… wrapped up the fall with a scoring average of 78.88.

High School: Toennessen attended Wang Toppidrett in Tonsberg, Norway… joined her sisters in competing for the Grimstad GolfKlub… claimed victory in the 1st Division Team NM competition, earning the right to play in the elite division next year and compete among the eight best teams in all of Norway.

Personal: Daughter of Trine and Torbjorn Toennessen… born March 19, 2000… full name is Elisabeth Toennessen… her twin sister, Katrine, also plays for Golden Eagles… oldest sister, Maria, played golf at Ole Miss from 2013-17… joined her twin sister Katrine as the first international signees in program history.

Academic: Majoring in marketing… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll six times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll three times… recognized as a WGCA All-American Scholar for 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22.

News mentions
Four Golden Eagle women's golf student-athletes named WGCA All-American Scholars for 2023
Four Golden Eagle women's golf student-athletes named WGCA All-American Scholars for 2023

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Four members of the Tennessee Tech women's golf team were recognized as All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Thursday afternoon.

Tech places third to cement best finish at OVC Championships since 2016
Tech places third to cement best finish at OVC Championships since 2016

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up the 2022-23 campaign with a good showing at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Tuesday afternoon, finishing off the third round of competition at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals with a top-three performance.

Purple and gold up to third after day two of OVC Championships
Purple and gold up to third after day two of OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team moved up a spot on the leaderboard following the second day of play at the 2022-23 Ohio Valley Conference Championships Monday afternoon, improving by three strokes while competing on the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals.

Ainsley Simms, Elisabeth Toennessen earn 2022-23 All-OVC Team recognition
Ainsley Simms, Elisabeth Toennessen earn 2022-23 All-OVC Team recognition

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Not one, but two members of the Tennessee Tech women's golf team were recognized as members of the 2022-23 All-Ohio Valley Conference Women's Golf Team Sunday evening at the league's annual postseason banquet.

Tech ranked fourth after opening day of OVC Championships
Tech ranked fourth after opening day of OVC Championships

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team worked through the first of three rounds of competition at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Sunday afternoon, wrapping up 18 holes at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals.

Golden Eagles head for Muscle Shoals for 2023 OVC Championships
Golden Eagles head for Muscle Shoals for 2023 OVC Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team heads to Muscle Shoals, Ala. for the 2023 Ohio Valley Conference Women's Golf Championships, competing at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals Sunday, Apr. 16 through Tuesday, Apr. 18.

Purple and gold end regular season with seventh-place finish at Brickyard Collegiate
Purple and gold end regular season with seventh-place finish at Brickyard Collegiate

MACON, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished off the regular-season portion of its schedule Tuesday afternoon, completing the third and final round of action at the Brickyard Collegiate in Macon, Ga.

Tech seventh after first 36 holes at Brickyard Collegiate
Tech seventh after first 36 holes at Brickyard Collegiate

MACON, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team knocked out the first two rounds of competition at the Brickyard Collegiate Monday, participating in Mercer's tournament hosted at Brickyard Golf Club in Macon, Ga.

Tech closes regular season at Brickyard Collegiate
Tech closes regular season at Brickyard Collegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team closes out the regular season with two days of competition at the Brickyard Collegiate Monday and Tuesday, playing at the Brickyard Golf Club in Macon, Ga.

Golden Eagles secure top-10 performance at Pinetree Women's Collegiate
Golden Eagles secure top-10 performance at Pinetree Women's Collegiate

KENNESAW, Ga. – The final round of the Pinetree Women's Collegiate came to a close for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team, as the Golden Eagles secured a top-10 finish while competing at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, Ga. Tuesday afternoon.

Tech ranked eighth after day one of Pinetree Women's Collegiate
Tech ranked eighth after day one of Pinetree Women's Collegiate

KENNESAW, Ga. – Not one, but two rounds are in the books for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team at the Pinetree Women's Collegiate, as the Golden Eagles completed the opening 36 holes at Pinetree Country Club Monday evening. 

Purple and gold continue spring slate at Pinetree Women's Collegiate
Purple and gold continue spring slate at Pinetree Women's Collegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team travels south for its next challenge on the links, competing at Kennesaw State's Pinetree Women's Collegiate presented by Henssler Financial at Pinetree Country Club Monday and Tuesday.

Golden Eagles finish action at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles finish action at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Saving its best for last, the Tennessee Tech women's golf team climbed the leaderboard on the final day of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, competing in the third and final round of action at Sevierville Golf Club Tuesday afternoon.

Round two in the books for Tech women at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Round two in the books for Tech women at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf completed round two while hosting the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club in Sevierville, Tenn. Monday afternoon. 

Tech women complete rain-delayed opening round of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech women complete rain-delayed opening round of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Despite a lengthy delay due to rain and very wet playing conditions, the Tennessee Tech women's golf team got through the opening round of the 10th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Sunday afternoon. 

Golden Eagles head to Sevierville to host 10th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Mar. 12-14
Golden Eagles head to Sevierville to host 10th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Mar. 12-14

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women'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 Highlands Course.

Golden Eagles place seventh at spring-opening Islander Classic
Golden Eagles place seventh at spring-opening Islander Classic

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team concluded action at its first competition of the spring, putting a cap on round three of the Islander Classic with a top-10 finish while competing at Corpus Christi Country Club.

Purple and gold eyeing top-five finish after day one of Islander Classic
Purple and gold eyeing top-five finish after day one of Islander Classic

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – It was an impressive first day for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team at the Islander Classic, as the Golden Eagles opened the 2023 spring campaign with a top-five showing heading into the final round of competition at Corpus Christi Country Club. 

Tech opens spring campaign in Texas at Islander Classic
Tech opens spring campaign in Texas at Islander Classic

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team kicks off the spring campaign with a long trip to Texas and the Islander Classic, hosted by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Corpus Christi Country Club Monday and Tuesday.

Golden Eagles drop final round of French Broad Collegiate to Gardner-Webb
Golden Eagles drop final round of French Broad Collegiate to Gardner-Webb

ARDEN, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team concluded play at the French Broad Collegiate Monday afternoon, finishing its first match-play event of the year with a 5-0 defeat by Gardner-Webb. Taking place at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, USC Upstate won the tournament with a 3-2 decision over host UNC Asheville.

Tech falls to USC Upstate, 4-1, on day one of French Broad Collegiate
Tech falls to USC Upstate, 4-1, on day one of French Broad Collegiate

ARDEN, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished its first match-play event of the season Sunday evening, falling 4-1 to USC Upstate at the French Broad Collegiate in Arden, N.C. Competing at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, host UNC Asheville tied its match-up with Gardner-Webb, each side posting 2.5 points. 

Tech to wrap up fall season with match play at French Broad Collegiate
Tech to wrap up fall season with match play at French Broad Collegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team closes out its fall campaign with a unique trip to Arden, N.C. for the French Broad Collegiate. The Golden Eagles will compete with three other programs in a match-play event at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. 

Tech knocks out final round at Terrier Intercollegiate
Tech knocks out final round at Terrier Intercollegiate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up its fourth tournament of the fall campaign Tuesday afternoon, completing the final round of action at the Carolina Country Club as part of the Terrier Intercollegiate. 

Golden Eagles show improvement on opening day of Terrier Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles show improvement on opening day of Terrier Intercollegiate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Day one of the Terrier Intercollegiate is in the books for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team, as the Golden Eagles put a cap on the first two rounds of action at the Carolina Country Club Monday afternoon. 

Terrier Intercollegiate marks Tech's fourth challenge of fall slate
Terrier Intercollegiate marks Tech's fourth challenge of fall slate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team makes its return out east Monday and Tuesday, competing at the Terrier Intercollegiate in Spartanburg, S.C. two weeks after visiting Greenville N.C. for the Pirate Collegiate Classic. The Golden Eagles will visit Carolina Country Club for a 54-hole test at Wofford's fall event for the second straight year.

Tech concludes Pirate Collegiate Classic ninth overall
Tech concludes Pirate Collegiate Classic ninth overall

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up competition at the Pirate Collegiate Classic Tuesday afternoon, finishing off the third and final trip around Greenville Country Club in Greenville, N.C.

Golden Eagles finish two rounds of action at Pirate Collegiate Classic
Golden Eagles finish two rounds of action at Pirate Collegiate Classic

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed the opening two rounds of the Pirate Collegiate Classic Monday, racking up a pair of trips around Greenville Country Club.

Tech women's golf to compete at Pirate Collegiate Classic
Tech women's golf to compete at Pirate Collegiate Classic

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team sets sail for its third event of the fall campaign, competing at the Pirate Collegiate Classic Monday and Tuesday at Greenville Country Club in Greenville, N.C.

Pair of top-10 finishes pace Golden Eagles at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate
Pair of top-10 finishes pace Golden Eagles at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team capped off action at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, concluding play at Clarksville Country Club with an ascension up the leaderboard.

Golden Eagles end day one in Clarksville seventh overall
Golden Eagles end day one in Clarksville seventh overall

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team knocked out the first two rounds of play at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate Monday, working through 36 holes of action at Clarksville Country Club.

Tech heads to Clarksville for F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate
Tech heads to Clarksville for F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team embarks on its second tournament of the Monday and Tuesday, visiting the familiar Clarksville Country Club for the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate. 

Purple and gold wraps up first event at Golfweek Fall Challenge
Purple and gold wraps up first event at Golfweek Fall Challenge

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up play at the Golfweek Fall Challenge Tuesday afternoon, finishing the first tournament of the 2022-23 campaign at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawley's Island, S.C.

Golden Eagles through round two of season-opening Golfweek Fall Challenge
Golden Eagles through round two of season-opening Golfweek Fall Challenge

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed its second round of action at the Golfweek Fall Challenge Monday afternoon, circling the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawley's Island, S.C. for a second time.

Tech women's golf team concludes first round of 2022-23 at Golfweek Fall Challenge
Tech women's golf team concludes first round of 2022-23 at Golfweek Fall Challenge

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished off the first round of the 2022-23 season Sunday afternoon, completing the first 18 holes of action at the Golfweek Fall Challenge at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club. 

Golden Eagle women's golf team begins 2022-23 slate at Golfweek Fall Challenge
Golden Eagle women's golf team begins 2022-23 slate at Golfweek Fall Challenge

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team is set to begin its 2022-23 campaign with the Golfweek Fall Challenge in Pawley’s Island, S.C. Running from Sunday through Tuesday, the 54-hole event will be held at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club.