Taylor Hayes

Taylor Hayes
Taylor Hayes
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Hometown:
    Lake Ozark, Mo.
  • Year:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    School of the Osage
Bio

2015-16: Second-team All-SAC pick… First-team Member of the SAC Women’s Golf Championship All-Tournament team… Reset the school record for lowest round at the conference tournament with a first round even-par 72… Finished fourth at the SAC Women’s Golf Championships to lead Carson-Newman…  Placed third at the Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate for her best finish of the year… Became one of three Eagles to compete in every tournament in 2015-16… Averaged 79.5 strokes per round.

TournamentDate(s)RoundsScoresParRankW-L
Rollins/Ross Resorts Invitational09/14-15/2015380-81-81=242  +26  t-34th/8147-33
Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate09/20-21/2015276-76=152  +8  3rd/4037-2
Lady Flames Shootout10/12-13/2015282-76=158  +14  t-10th/4535-9
SAC Preview10/17-18/2015278-80=158  +14  t-7th/5043-6
Tusculum/Kiawah Island Intercollegiate02/06-07/2016283-79=162  +18  t-24th/8561-23
Lady Moc Classic02/22-23/2016386-82-77=245  +29  t-68th/9426-67
Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate03/20-22/2016381-82-79=242  +29  t-17th/7457-16
Carson-Newman - Newberry Dual04/02/2016177  +5  3rd/107-2
Agnes McAmis Memorial04/04-05/2016285-78=163  +19  t-20th/8969-19
2016 South Atlantic Conference Women's Ch04/10-12/2016372-78-80=230  +14  4th/6056-3
SEASON TOTALS231829 Avg. 79.5+8-438-180

 

High School: Four-time district champion and four-time All-State team member... Placed fourth at the Class 1 MSHSAA State Touranment as a sophomore. Named the 2013 Missouri Golf Association Player of the Year in the 14-18 Age Division... Carried a 4.0 GPA student and the Student Council Co-President, a member of the: National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 

Personal: Daughter of Brenda and Tory Hayes... Born on December 27th, 1996... Majors in Accounting.


News mentions
Eagles finish second at 2016 SAC Women’s Golf Championships
Eagles finish second at 2016 SAC Women’s Golf Championships

MONROE, N.C. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team turned in its best round of the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Women’s Golf Championships at Monroe Country Club in Monroe, N.C. with a 23-over 311 to finish in second-place.

England, Hayes shine on second day of SAC Women’s Golf Championships
England, Hayes shine on second day of SAC Women’s Golf Championships

MONROE, N.C. – Sophomore Elizabeth England and freshman Taylor Hayes each carded rounds of six-over 78 during Monday’s second round of the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Women’s Golf Championships at Monroe Country Club in Monroe, N.C.

Eagles tied for lead, Hayes atop leaderboard after first round of SAC Women’s Golf Championships
Eagles tied for lead, Hayes atop leaderboard after first round of SAC Women’s Golf Championships

MONROE, N.C. – Carson-Newman freshman Taylor Hayes holds the lead by two strokes after the 18 holes of the South Atlantic Conference Women’s Golf Championships at Monroe Country Club in Monroe, N.C. while the Eagles are tied with Lincoln Memorial for the team lead.

Reigning champs look to defend title at SAC Women’s Golf Championships
Reigning champs look to defend title at SAC Women’s Golf Championships

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The three-time and reigning South Atlantic Conference champion Carson-Newman women’s golf team will look to defend its title at the 2016 SAC Women’s Golf Championship at Monroe Country Club in Monroe, N.C. beginning on Sunday morning.

Strudwick garners second SAC Coach of the Year accolade, England named first team All-SAC
Strudwick garners second SAC Coach of the Year accolade, England named first team All-SAC

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman women’s golf coach Suzanne Strudwick was named the South Atlantic Conference’s Coach of the Year for the second time in three seasons, while sophomore Elizabeth England became a two-time All-SAC first team member, the league announced on Friday morning.

England reigns supreme at Agnes McAmis Memorial
England reigns supreme at Agnes McAmis Memorial

tournament after carding a final round even-par 72 during Tuesday’s final round to finish five strokes ahead of the second-place finisher at the 19th-annual Agnes McAmis Memorial at Link Hills Country Club in Greeneville, Tenn.

England tied for lead after first round of Agnes McAmis Memorial
England tied for lead after first round of Agnes McAmis Memorial

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman sophomore Elizabeth England is tied for the lead of the 19th-annual Agnes McAmis Memorial hosted by Tusculum with a four-over 76 during Monday’s first round at Link Hills Country Club in Greeneville, Tenn.

Eagles take down Wolves 4-1 in dual match
Eagles take down Wolves 4-1 in dual match

MONROE, N.C. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team knocked off South Atlantic Conference foe Newberry Saturday afternoon in a dual match at the Monroe Country Club by way of a 4-1 score.

Two events highlight final week of regular season
Two events highlight final week of regular season

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Two events in two different states set the stage for the Carson-Newman women’s golf team as the Eagles enter the final week of their regular season schedule.

Hayes, Hawkins help Eagles rise to eighth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Hayes, Hawkins help Eagles rise to eighth at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team carded its best round of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate with a 34-over 322 to finish in eighth-place on Tuesday at the Sevierville Golf Club’s Highland Course.

Hawkins cards low round on second day of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Hawkins cards low round on second day of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Senior Meridith Hawkins (Powell, Tenn.) shot a seven-over 79, which was the team’s low round, for the Carson-Newman women’s golf team during the second round of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate on the Highlands Course at Sevierville Golf Club on Monday afternoon.

Bleak weather hampers Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, Eagles ninth after first round
Bleak weather hampers Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, Eagles ninth after first round

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women's golf team is tied for ninth after the first round of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate hosted by Tennessee Tech at the Sevierville Golf Club's Highlands Course after cold weather affected the greens and play, while rain hit the Smoky Mountains moments after the first round came to a conclusion.

Month-long hiatus ends for Eagles at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Month-long hiatus ends for Eagles at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team embarks on its first Division I tournament of the 2015-16 season with the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate hosted by Tennessee Tech at the Sevierville Golf Club’s Highlands Course.

Hawkins registers second top-10 finish as Eagles place 14th at Lady Moc Classic
Hawkins registers second top-10 finish as Eagles place 14th at Lady Moc Classic

LAKELAND, Fla. – Carson-Newman senior Meridith Hawkins (Powell, Tenn.) finished off her second top-10 finish during the 2015-16 season with a final round 78 on Tuesday to finish the 18th-annual Lady Mocs’ Classic tied for eighth as the Eagles placed 14th in a field that was filled with the nation’s best teams.

Hawkins shines on first day of Lady Moc Classic
Hawkins shines on first day of Lady Moc Classic

LAKELAND, Fla. – Senior Meridith Hawkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) is tied for seventh after shooting a season-low score of 74 during the first round and followed up with a second round 75 during Monday’s two rounds of the Lady Moc Classic hosted by Florida Southern at Grasslands Country Club in Lakeland, Fla.

Star-studded field awaits Eagles at 18th-annual Lady Moc Classic
Star-studded field awaits Eagles at 18th-annual Lady Moc Classic

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team will make a trip to the Sunshine State for the 18th-annual Lady Moc Classic hosted by Florida Southern at Grasslands Country Club in Lakeland, Fla. in an event that features five top-10 Division II programs.

Eagles rise to eighth-place finish at Kiawah Island Intercollegiate
Eagles rise to eighth-place finish at Kiawah Island Intercollegiate

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team jumped three places during the final 18 holes of the Kiawah Island Intercollegiate hosted by Tusculum to finish in a tie for eighth in the spring’s opening tournament.

England leads way as Eagles sit in 12th at Kiawah Island Intercollegiate
England leads way as Eagles sit in 12th at Kiawah Island Intercollegiate

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – Sophomore Elizabeth England (Oakland, Tenn.) shot the Carson-Newman women’s golf team’s low round of the first round of the Kiawah Island Intercollegiate hosted by Tusculum with an eight-over 80 as the Eagles are in 12th at Cougar Point Country Club.

2016 spring season opens at Tusculum’s Kiawah Island Intercollegiate
2016 spring season opens at Tusculum’s Kiawah Island Intercollegiate

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team kicks off the spring portion of its schedule for the third-straight year at the Kiawah Island Intercollegiate hosted by Tusculum at Cougar Point Golf Course in Kiawah Island, S.C. that is slated to be played on Saturday and Sunday.

Strudwick sets spring schedule for 2016
Strudwick sets spring schedule for 2016

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Trips to South Carolina and Florida coupled with two tournaments in the friendly confines of East Tennessee will be the preparation for the Carson-Newman women’s golf as the Eagles prepare to defend the South Atlantic Conference Championship as coach Suzanne Strudwick released her 2016 spring schedule on Sunday.

Pemberton leads Eagles at Wingate SAC Preview
Pemberton leads Eagles at Wingate SAC Preview

MONROE, N.C. – Senior Kelli Pemberton (Knoxville, Tenn.) recorded her first top-five finish of the year and the Carson-Newman women’s golf team finished third at the Wingate South Atlantic Conference Preview at Monroe Country Club in Monroe, N.C. on Sunday as the Eagles finished up the fall portion of their schedule.

Hayes, Pemberton lead Eagles on first day of Wingate SAC Preview
Hayes, Pemberton lead Eagles on first day of Wingate SAC Preview

MONROE, N.C. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team is in third-place, 11 strokes off the lead, after Saturday’s first round of the Wingate South Atlantic Conference Preview at Monroe Country Club in Monroe, N.C. while two Eagles are tied for sixth individually.

Fall season concludes for Eagles at Wingate SAC Preview
Fall season concludes for Eagles at Wingate SAC Preview

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team finishes the fall portion of its 2015-16 schedule with a trip to Monroe, N.C. for the Wingate SAC Preview at Monroe Country Club in an event that serves as the preview of the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Championship.

Trio of Eagles lead C-N to second-place at Lady Flames Shootout
Trio of Eagles lead C-N to second-place at Lady Flames Shootout

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Three Carson-Newman Eagles finished in the top-10 and the team finished in second-place at the 36-hole, one-day Lady Flames Shootout at the Cleveland Country Club in Cleveland, Tenn. on Monday.

Rested Eagles set for Monday’s Lady Flames Shootout
Rested Eagles set for Monday’s Lady Flames Shootout

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After Hurricane Joaquin caused the postponement of the Myrtle Beach Intercollegiate, the Carson-Newman women’s golf team is set to return to the course on Monday for the 36-hole, one-day Lady Flames Shootout at Cleveland Golf Club in Cleveland, Tenn.

Hayes leads Eagles to second-place finish at Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate
Hayes leads Eagles to second-place finish at Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman freshman golfer Taylor Hayes (Lake Ozark, Mo.) guided the Eagles on the final day of the Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate with her second consecutive round of 76 as the team finished second with a two-round total of 620 at Sevierville Golf Club’s Highlands Course on Monday.

England’s low round helps Eagles to second-place after first round of SMI
England’s low round helps Eagles to second-place after first round of SMI

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman sophomore Elizabeth England shot a 73 during Sunday’s first round of the Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate, which was good for second on the day, at Sevierville Golf Club’s Highlands Course.

Eagles set to host fifth-annual Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate
Eagles set to host fifth-annual Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team returns back to East Tennessee as the Eagles host the fifth-annual Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club’s Highland Course.

Hayes cards low round as Eagles finish Ross Resorts Invite tied for 11th
Hayes cards low round as Eagles finish Ross Resorts Invite tied for 11th

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – The Carson-Newman women’s golf team finished the Ross Resorts Invitational in a tie for 11th-place after firing a final round 336 at Mid Pines Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C.

England tied for lead after first two rounds of Ross Resorts Invitational
England tied for lead after first two rounds of Ross Resorts Invitational

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – Carson-Newman sophomore Elizabeth England (Oakland, Tenn.) picked up her second season in the Blue and Orange where she ended the her freshman campaign as she is tied for the lead of the Ross Resorts Invitational with a two round total of six-over 149.

Ross Rollins Invitational opens Eagles 2015 fall slate
Ross Rollins Invitational opens Eagles 2015 fall slate

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. –The reigning South Atlantic Conference champions Carson-Newman women’s golf team opens the 2015 season on the road in Southern Pines, N.C. at Southern Pines Golf Course at the Ross Rollins Invitational.

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