Jake Headrick

Jake Headrick
Jake Headrick
  • Hometown:
    Maryville, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Junior
  • High School:
    Maryville
Bio

2017-18: Named All-South Atlantic Conference second-team member for a second straight year... Notched a trio of top-five finishes on the season... Winner of the McDonough Cup, carding a five-under 211... Recorded his lowest 18-round score of 67 twice, both in the third round of the Cup and the second round of the Spring Kickoff Classic... Finished tied for second at the Classic at one-under... Tied for second at the Tennessee River Rumble at four-over... Saw three events where he did not land in the top-20.

Tournament Date(s) Rounds Scores Par Rank W-L
Cougar Invitational presented by Aflac 09/25-26/2017 3 71-69-72=212   -1   t-11th/90 79-10
Fourth Annual UNG Fall Invitational 10/02-03/2017 3 76-78-74=228   +12   t-41st/76 35-40
McDonough Cup 10/30-31/2017 3 71-73-67=211   -5   1st/102 101-0
The Kickoff Classic 02/12-13/2018 3 75-67-70=212   -1   t-2nd/92 90-1
Saint Leo Invitational 02/26-27/2018 3 71-70-74=215   -1   t-11th/72 61-10
Panther Invitational 03/04-06/2018 3 76-77-77=230   +14   27th/68 41-26
Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate 03/18-20/2018 3 76-68-70=214   -2   t-7th/84 77-6
Tennessee River Rumble Intercollegiate 04/03-04/2018 2 75-73=148   +4   t-2nd/90 88-1
2018 SAC Men's Golf Championship 04/08-10/2018 3 78-74-72=224   +8   13th/55 42-12
NCAA DII South/Southeast Regional 05/07-09/2018 3 78-73-76=227   +14   t-75th/108 33-74
SEASON TOTALS 29 2121 Avg. 73.1 +1 - 647-180

2016-17: Second-team All-South Atlantic Conference...Earned his first career victory at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, carding an 11-under 205...Sealed the win by holing a 60-foot putt...His final round 66 tied for the lowest round by an Eagle all season...Finished in the top 10 three other times during the season...Closed out the regular season with a 72.7 stroke average, eighth best in the SAC...Finished under par at the State Farm Intercollegiate in October, where he shared 6th place...Put up scores of even in consecutive competitions in March, first at the UNA Spring Classic and again at the Tennessee River Rumble.

Tournament Date(s) Rounds Scores Par Rank W-L
Saint Leo Invitational 9/19-20/2016 3 69-72-75=216   E   t-13th/78 65-12
NCAA DII National Preview 10/03-04/2016 3 75-73-73=221   +5   t-50th/96 46-49
State Farm Intercollegiate 10/10-11/2016 3 68-72-74=214   -2   t-6th/81 75-5
McDonough Cup 10/31-11/1/2016 3 75-75-76=226   +10   t-42nd/96 54-41
Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate 2/13-14/2017 3 75-73-76=224   +11   t-28th/83 55-27
The Panther Invitational 3/06-07/2017 3 72-75-77=224   +8   t-12th/87 75-11
Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate 3/19-21/2017 3 71-68-66=205   -11   1st/53 52-0
UNA Spring Classic/Preview 3/27-28/2017 3 70-74-72=216   E   t-10th/96 86-9
Tennessee River Rumble 4/4/2017 1 72   E   t-8th/71 63-7
2017 SAC Tournament Championship 4/23-25/2017 1.5 71-40=111   +5   t-20th/60 40-19
2017 NCAA South/Southeast Super Regional 5/8-10/2017 3 75-75-70=220   +4   t-30th/108 78-29
SEASON TOTALS 29.5 2149 Avg. 72.8 +1 - 689-209

 

2015-16: Honorable Mention All-South Atlantic Conference... First-team All-SAC Men's Golf Championship member... Competed in every round of the year with the Carson-Newman team... Recorded a career-best finish at the SAC Men's Golf Championships with a fifth-best showing... Finished two tournaments under-par at the University of North Georgia Fall Invitational and the 2016 Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate... Shot a career-low four-under 68 during the first round of the Saint Leo Men's Inviational.

Tournament Date(s) Rounds Scores Par Rank W-L
Kiawah Island Invitational 09/14-15/2015 2 74-78=152   +8   t-47th/90 43-46
Saint Leo Men's Invitational 09/28-29/2015 3 68-72-77=217   +1   t-32nd/90 58-31
Univ. of North Georgia Fall Invitational 10/05-06/2015 3 72-71-72=215   -1   t-19th/91 72-18
State Farm Intercollegiate 10/12-13/2015 3 74-71-73=218   +2   t-17th/78 61-16
McDonough Cup 10/26-27/2015 3 74-72-75=221   +5   t-63rd/123 60-62
2016 Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate 02/15-16/2016 3 70-70-72=212   -1   t-6th/98 92-5
South/Southeast Region Preview 02/29-03/01/2016 3 79-71-81=231   +15   t-35th/93 58-34
Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate 03/20-22/2016 3 76-79-73=228   +12   t-34th/78 44-33
Tennessee River Rumble Intercollegiate 04/04-04/05, 2016 2 72-83=155   +11   17th/65 47-16
2016 South Atlantic Conference Men's Cham 04/17-19/2016 3 73-73-73=219   +3   5th/61 55-4
NCAA DII South/Southeast Super Regional 05/02-04/2016 3 72-78-76=226   +10   t-36th/108 72-35
SEASON TOTALS 31 2294 Avg. 74.0 +2 - 662-300

High School: Eighth-ranked player in Tennessee... Named All Blount County all four years of his high school career... Three-time District champion... Finished at the Knoxville PrepXtra Touranment and seventh-place at the TGA Boys Tennessee Junior Amauter Championship.

Personal: Son of Larry and Susan Headrick... Studies Education at C-N. 

News mentions
Forster advances to NCAA Final, #20 Eagles finish tied for ninth
Forster advances to NCAA Final, #20 Eagles finish tied for ninth

CONOVER, N.C. – For the first time in head coach Randy Wylie’s tenure, Carson-Newman will be represented in the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Championship as Tom Forster (Oundle, England) advances while the rest of the No. 20 Eagles land in a tie for ninth-place at the 2018 NCAA Division II Men’s South/Southeast Regional at the Rock Barn Country Club on Wednesday.

Tuesday's 289 helps #20 C-N slide up to seventh in NCAA Regional
Tuesday's 289 helps #20 C-N slide up to seventh in NCAA Regional

CONOVER, N.C. – A seven-stroke improvement helped the No. 20 Eagles move to seventh-place through the second day of the 2018 NCAA Division II Men’s South/Southeast Regional at the Rock Barn Country Club on Tuesday.

Forster ties lead, helps #20 Eagles tie for eighth to open NCAA Regionals
Forster ties lead, helps #20 Eagles tie for eighth to open NCAA Regionals

CONOVER, N.C. – A standout day from Tom Forster (Oundle, England) helped the sophomore to close out Monday in a tie for first while the No. 20 Eagles sit at in tie for eighth-place through the first round of the 2018 NCAA Division II Men’s South/Southeast Regional at the Rock Barn Country Club.

Intense field lies ahead for #19/#20 C-N at NCAA South/Southeast Regional
Intense field lies ahead for #19/#20 C-N at NCAA South/Southeast Regional

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the third-straight season and the fourth time in five years, the No. 20 Carson-Newman men’s golf team prepares to make an appearance in the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf South/Southeast Regional beginning Monday at the Rock Barn Country Club in Conover, N.C.

Golfstat ranks Eagles as #20 in the nation
Golfstat ranks Eagles as #20 in the nation

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the first time since April 4, the Carson-Newman men’s golf team has moved back into the top-20 of Division II teams in the nation as announced by Golfstat on Wednesday.

Eagles make moves in Southeast Region, GCAA lists
Eagles make moves in Southeast Region, GCAA lists

INDIANAPOLIS – Carson-Newman made a one spot drop down in the latest edition of the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Rankings as released on Friday morning.

#22 Eagles hold fourth spot in NCAA Region Ranking
#22 Eagles hold fourth spot in NCAA Region Ranking

INDIANAPOLIS – Following back-to-back tournament victories, the No. 22 Carson-Newman men’s golf team finds itself at fourth in the second installment of the NCAA Division II Southeast regional rankings.

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS! Forster, #20 Eagles earn first place honors at SAC Championship
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS! Forster, #20 Eagles earn first place honors at SAC Championship

ANDERSON, S.C. – An outstanding 68 score that put Tom Forster (Oundle, England) at five-under in the tournament helped him secure the individual title while the No. 20 Eagles notched their second-straight South Atlantic Conference Championship title on Tuesday.

#20 C-N leads SAC Championship field after second round
#20 C-N leads SAC Championship field after second round

ANDERSON, S.C. – An eight-stroke improvement through the second round of play helped push the No. 20 Eagles into the top spot on the leaderboard on Monday at the South Atlantic Conference Championship

No. 20 Eagles open SAC Championship at third
No. 20 Eagles open SAC Championship at third

ANDERSON, S.C. – With just one man in the red by the end of Sunday, the No. 20 Eagles were able to land at third on the leaderboard through the first round of the South Atlantic Conference Championship at the Cobb's Glen Country Club.

#20 C-N prepares to defend title at SAC Championship
#20 C-N prepares to defend title at SAC Championship

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Fresh off of a win at the Tennessee River Rumble to close out the regular season, No. 20 Carson-Newman, the reigning South Atlantic Conference champions, looks to keep momentum and confidence on its side heading to the Cobbs Glen Country Club in Anderson, S.C. for the three day event hosted by Anderson University from Sunday to Tuesday.

Forster, Headrick named to All-SAC teams
Forster, Headrick named to All-SAC teams

ROCK HILL, S.C. – For the second consecutive year, Tom Forster (Oundle, England) and Jake Headrick (Maryville, Tenn.) have received All-South Atlantic Conference accolades, as announced by the league office on Friday.

No. 20 Eagles embrace comeback for Tennessee River Rumble victory
No. 20 Eagles embrace comeback for Tennessee River Rumble victory

LOUDON, Tenn. – A 20-shot turnaround from the first to second round helped Carson-Newman to garner their first tournament win of the season in its regular season finale at the Tennessee River Rumble on Wednesday at the Tennessee National Golf Club.

#18 Eagles end first day of Tennessee River Rumble in tie for ninth-place
#18 Eagles end first day of Tennessee River Rumble in tie for ninth-place

LOUDON, Tenn. – Despite a front-nine showing that saw two Eagles shoot under par, the second half of the course brought struggles as No. 18 Carson-Newman sits in a tie for ninth-place after the first day of the Tennessee River Rumble on Tuesday at the Tennessee National Golf Club.

Regular season finale takes #18 Eagles to Tennessee River Rumble
Regular season finale takes #18 Eagles to Tennessee River Rumble

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After the team’s sixth-consecutive top-five finish with a second-place showing at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, the No. 18 Eagles prepare to close out the 2017-18 regular season at the Tennessee River Rumble on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tennessee National Golf Club in Loudon, Tenn.

Eagles move to #19 in Golfstat Rankings
Eagles move to #19 in Golfstat Rankings

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman men’s golf team has once again moved up the Golfstat rankings, now sitting at 19th in the nation as announced by Golfstat on Tuesday.

Forster takes Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate title, #25 C-N finishes second
Forster takes Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate title, #25 C-N finishes second

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Tom Forster (Oundle, England) carded a final round score of 67 to push him to a 203 total en route to becoming the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate champion with Carson-Newman garnering a second-place team finish on Tuesday.

#25 Eagles leap into second, Forster leading at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
#25 Eagles leap into second, Forster leading at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – A 19-shot turnaround propelled the Carson-Newman men’s golf team up for spots on the leaderboard as the Eagles moved into a tie for second-place at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate on Monday at the Sevierville Golf Club.

Eagles in tie for sixth after day one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Eagles in tie for sixth after day one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – A six-over score of 294 landed defending champion Carson-Newman at a tie for sixth-place on the leaderboard after the first round of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at the Sevierville Golf Club on Sunday afternoon.

Headrick, #25 Eagles set to defend Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate title
Headrick, #25 Eagles set to defend Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate title

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – On the heels of its fifth-consecutive top-five finish, No. 25 Carson-Newman prepares to defend its 2017 title at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, hosted by Tennessee Tech, just 25 miles away at the Sevierville Golf Club from March 18-20.

Turnaround propels #20 Eagles to fourth-place finish at Panther Invitational
Turnaround propels #20 Eagles to fourth-place finish at Panther Invitational

MELBOURNE, Fla. – With a final round team score of 289, No. 20 Carson-Newman made a 19-shot improvement from the second to third round as the Eagles notched a fourth-place finish on Tuesday at the Panther Invitational in Melbourne, Fla.

Second round slide pushes #20 Eagles to sixth at Panther Invitational
Second round slide pushes #20 Eagles to sixth at Panther Invitational

MELBOURNE, Fla. -- No. 20 Carson-Newman struggled to find itself under par on Monday as the Eagles moved down two spots on the leaderboard to sixth-place through the second day of competition at the Panther Invitational at the Duran Golf Club.

#20 Eagles fourth after opening round at Panther Invitational
#20 Eagles fourth after opening round at Panther Invitational

MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Despite difficulties found in the back-nine of the course at the Duran Golf Club, No. 20 Carson-Newman concluded the first day of the Panther Invitational with a fourth-place spot on the leaderboard, shooting a team total score of 296.

#20 C-N to face more ranked competition at Panther Invitational
#20 C-N to face more ranked competition at Panther Invitational

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Just a few days following a 5th-place finish at the Saint Leo Invitational, the Carson-Newman men’s golf team, ranked 20th in the nation by Golfstat, turns its attention to a third-straight trip to the Sunshine State this spring, this time participating in the Panther Invitational from Sunday until Monday at the Duran Golf Club in Melbourne, Fla.

#18 Eagles finish fifth at Saint Leo Invitational
#18 Eagles finish fifth at Saint Leo Invitational

DADE CITY, Fla. – Through the second day of competition, No. 18 Carson-Newman shot seven-over to close out their time at the Saint Leo Invitational with a fifth-place, falling one spot from the conclusion of Monday.

#18 C-N at fourth-place in Saint Leo Invitational after Monday
#18 C-N at fourth-place in Saint Leo Invitational after Monday

DADE CITY, Fla. – A strong first round that saw the Carson-Newman men's golf team, Golfstat's 18th-ranked team, sitting at eight-under par was followed by a tough second round that ended with the Eagles dropping from second-place to a tie for fourth through the first day of the Saint Leo Invitational.

Robust field awaits Eagles at Saint Leo Invitational
Robust field awaits Eagles at Saint Leo Invitational

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Coming off the heels of a top-5 finish at the Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate nearly two weeks ago, the Carson-Newman men’s golf team makes a trip back to Florida, this time heading to the Lake Jovita Country Club in Dade City for the Saint Leo Invitational.

No. 15 Eagles close out Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate tied at 4th
No. 15 Eagles close out Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate tied at 4th

FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. – A second round improvement to start the day helped the Eagles move up the leaderboard as No. 15 Carson-Newman tied for a fourth-place finish on Tuesday at the 2018 Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate to open its spring slate.

Second round of Spring Kickoff suspended, resumes Tuesday
Second round of Spring Kickoff suspended, resumes Tuesday

FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. – Due to darkness falling over the links at the Golf Club at Fleming Island, the second round of the 2018 Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate was suspended, halting No. 15 Carson-Newman at eighth-place on the leaderboard.

No. 15 C-N starts spring with trip to the Sunshine State
No. 15 C-N starts spring with trip to the Sunshine State

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Following a fall that saw three top-10 finishes, two in the top-5 with a third-place finish at the McDonough Cup to close out the fall, the 15th-ranked Eagles open up their spring slate with a trip to Orange Park, Fla. for the 2018 Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate, hosted by Lincoln Memorial, on Monday and Tuesday.

Full spring docket ahead for #15 Eagles
Full spring docket ahead for #15 Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Coming off of a third place finish at the McDonough Cup and closing out the fall as Golfstat's No. 15 team in the nation, Carson-Newman men's golf team now prepares for a six-event spring slate.

C-N breaks into Golfstat Top-15
C-N breaks into Golfstat Top-15

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman has moved up one spot since last week’s ranking, moving into the 15th spot nationally as released by Golfstat Wednesday morning.

Headrick wins McDonough Cup as Eagles fly to third-place finish
Headrick wins McDonough Cup as Eagles fly to third-place finish

ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite finishing at eighth-place after day one, the Eagles made a major turnaround for a third-place finish with Jake Headrick winning the tournament at the McDonough Cup on Tuesday.

Headrick leads No. 16 Eagles in first day of McDonough Cup
Headrick leads No. 16 Eagles in first day of McDonough Cup

ORLANDO, Fla. – After finishing the first round at a tie for fifth, the 16th-ranked Eagles ended the first day of the McDonough Cup at eighth on the leaderboard with a team score of 604 at the Rio Pinar Country Club.

No. 16 Eagles close out fall at McDonough Cup
No. 16 Eagles close out fall at McDonough Cup

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Following a fourth-place finish at the North Georgia Invitational at the beginning of October, the No. 16 Eagles look to improve even more as they close out their fall schedule with a trip to the Rio Pinar Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. for the McDonough Cup.

Eagles named 20th nationally by Golfstat
Eagles named 20th nationally by Golfstat

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The men’s golf team has been ranked 20th in the nation in the latest Golfstat ranking released on Wednesday morning.

Eagles rebound, finish UNG Fall Invitational at fourth
Eagles rebound, finish UNG Fall Invitational at fourth

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – After a first round sixth place showing that had its struggles, the Eagles concluded the University of North Georgia Fall Invitational with an 873, a rebound good enough for a fourth-place finish on Tuesday.

Strong morning pushes Eagles in opening rounds of UNG Invitational
Strong morning pushes Eagles in opening rounds of UNG Invitational

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – A mixed +10 performance for Carson-Newman through the first two rounds placed the Eagles at sixth place on the team leaderboard at the end of the first day of competition for the University of North Georgia Fall Invitational.

Wylie, Eagles prepare for second tournament of fall slate
Wylie, Eagles prepare for second tournament of fall slate

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Now that the first tournament of the season is behind them, the Carson-Newman men’s golf team looks ahead to traveling back to Georgia, this time into the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains for the Fourth Annual North Georgia Fall Invitational.

Eagles close out first tournament with sixth place finish
Eagles close out first tournament with sixth place finish

COLUMBUS, Ga. – The first tournament of the fall 2017 slate for Carson-Newman ended with the team finishing at sixth place on Tuesday at the Cougar Invitational. Five Eagle competitors shot 862 over 54 holes of play in an 18-team lineup.

Eagles land in third after day one at Columbus
Eagles land in third after day one at Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. – An even par effort from Carson-Newman through two rounds of play at the Cougar Invitational presented by Aflac was enough to give the Eagles a third place finish at the end of the first day of competition.

Reigning conference champions start season at Cougar Invitational
Reigning conference champions start season at Cougar Invitational

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. ? Coming off of a successful 2016-17 season that included a No. 22 national ranking and outings at the South Atlantic Conference and NCAA Regional Tournaments, the reigning SAC Tournament champions are gearing up to start to the season with a trip to the Cougar Invitational presented by Aflac in Columbus, Ga. on Monday and Tuesday.