Jackson Tyler

Jackson Tyler
Jackson Tyler
  • Hometown:
    Wilmington, N.C.
  • Year:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    New Hanover High School
  • Major:
    Sports Management
Bio

2018-19: Made the starting lineup in nine of the 10 events he competed in... Averaged a 75.2 score through 28 rounds of play... Recorded his best finish of the season with a tie for seventh at the Saint Leo Invitational, shooting a one-under 215... Matched the lowest single-round score for the Eagles this season with a 67 in the third round of the Cougar Invitational.

Tournament Date(s) Rounds Scores Par Rank W-L
Cougar Invitational presented by Aflac 09/24-25/2018 3 74-74-67=215   +2   t-28th/90 62-27
NSU Shark Invitational 10/08-09/2018 3 81-80-77=238   +22   t-56th/95 39-55
Walters State Fall Classic 10/15-16/2018 2 83-76=159   +15   t-24th/61 37-23
Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate 02/11-02/2019 3 75-76-77=228   +12   24th/106 82-23
Saint Leo Invitational 02/25-26/2019 3 71-72-72=215   -1   t-7th/72 65-6
Southern Tide Classic 03/04-05/2019 3 72-69-79=220   +6   t-31st/75 44-30
Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate 03/17-19/2019 3 74-74-71=219   +3   t-19th/90 71-18
2019 Tennessee River Rumble Intercollegiate 04/01-02/2019 2 82-73=155   +11   61st/114 53-60
2019 SAC Men's Golf Championship 04/14-16/2019 3 76-77-74=227   +17   29th/55 26-28
NCAA DII South/Southeast Regional 05/09-11/2019 3 74-75-81=230   +14   t-60th/108 48-59
SEASON TOTALS 28 2106 Avg. 75.2 +4 - 527-329

2017-18: Made a splash as a freshman with appearances in all 10 of C-N's events... His lone individual performance came at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate... Lowest round of the season came in the second round of the Intercollegiate with a 69... Notched a trio of top-20 finishes... Best finish was a tie for 11th at the Tennessee River Rumble with a seven-over 151.

Tournament Date(s) Rounds Scores Par Rank W-L
Cougar Invitational presented by Aflac 09/25-26/2017 3 74-71-74=219   +6   t-37th/90 53-36
Fourth Annual UNG Fall Invitational 10/02-03/2017 3 75-71-73=219   +3   t-18th/76 58-17
McDonough Cup 10/30-31/2017 3 77-79-74=230   +14   t-46th/102 56-45
The Kickoff Classic 02/12-13/2018 3 76-70-78=224   +11   t-50th/92 42-49
Saint Leo Invitational 02/26-27/2018 3 72-76-76=224   +8   t-32nd/72 40-31
Panther Invitational 03/04-06/2018 3 82-81-72=235   +19   t-38th/68 30-37
Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate 03/18-20/2018 3 83-69-70=222   +6   t-37th/84 47-36
Tennessee River Rumble Intercollegiate 04/03-04/2018 2 79-72=151   +7   t-11th/90 79-10
2018 SAC Men's Golf Championship 04/08-10/2018 3 77-75-72=224   +8   13th/55 42-12
NCAA DII South/Southeast Regional 05/07-09/2018 3 74-72-73=219   +6   t-32nd/108 76-31
SEASON TOTALS 29 2167 Avg. 74.7 +3 - 523-304

High School: Held a 73.9 scoring average for his high school career, garnering 10 North Carolina Mideastern Conference wins... Was a member of the Wildcats conference championship teams during his junior and senior years... Named the conference player of the year in 2016 and 2017... Finished third in the North Carolina 4A State Tournament in 2016 as a junior... First-place finish in the CCNC Amateur... Was named third-team All-State... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Native of Wilmington, N.C... Father, Brad, played football at the Air Force Academy and mother, Lisa, played Tennis for Incarnate Word...  Brother, Curtis, played football at Wheaton College while sister, Haley, played basketball at Cedarville University... Pursuing a career in Sports Management. 

 

News mentions
Comeback bid falls short, No. 15/15 Eagles finish eighth at NCAA South/Southeast Regional
Comeback bid falls short, No. 15/15 Eagles finish eighth at NCAA South/Southeast Regional

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – No. 15/15 Carson-Newman played close to the NCAA National Championships qualifying line for a majority of the day but just missed the advancement mark with an eighth-place finish at the South/Southeast Regional on Saturday.

No. 15/15 Eagles improve in second round to tie for 11th at NCAA South/Southeast Regional
No. 15/15 Eagles improve in second round to tie for 11th at NCAA South/Southeast Regional

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – A 12-shot improvement that saw three Eagles make improvements to their scores from the first to second rounds helped No. 15/15 Carson-Newman move up one spot into a tie for 11th-place on Friday at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional.

20-over day ties No. 15/15 C-N for 12th at NCAA South/Southeast Regional
20-over day ties No. 15/15 C-N for 12th at NCAA South/Southeast Regional

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – No. 15/15 Carson-Newman carded its second-highest round score of the season with a 308 to hold a share of 12th by the end of the first round at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional on Thursday at the El Campeon Golf Course.

NCAA South/Southeast Regional in sight for third-seeded Eagles
NCAA South/Southeast Regional in sight for third-seeded Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – No. 15 Carson-Newman, the third-seeded team in the Southeast Region, continues its run of NCAA Tournament appearances with a fourth-straight appearance in the Men’s Division II South/Southeast Regional this week in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla.

Final round comeback leaves No. 14/15 C-N fifth at SAC Championship
Final round comeback leaves No. 14/15 C-N fifth at SAC Championship

CAMDEN, S.C. – No. 14/15 Carson-Newman battled back to score its best round of the week with a 293 on Tuesday, garnering a fifth-place finish at the South Atlantic Conference Championship.

Par-5 shooting helps No. 14/15 C-N move up to sixth at SAC Championship
Par-5 shooting helps No. 14/15 C-N move up to sixth at SAC Championship

CAMDEN, S.C. – Despite shooting four strokes higher in the second round compared to its opening round, No. 14/15 Carson-Newman moved up two spots on the leaderboard to sixth on Monday at the South Atlantic Conference Championship.

Bogeys push No. 14/15 Eagles to eighth on first day of SAC Championship
Bogeys push No. 14/15 Eagles to eighth on first day of SAC Championship

CAMDEN, S.C. -- A bevy of bogeys plagued No. 14/15 Carson-Newman in the opening round of the South Atlantic Conference Championship, leaving it at eighth-place by the end of Sunday.

SAC Championship sends No. 14/15 C-N to South Carolina to defend titles
SAC Championship sends No. 14/15 C-N to South Carolina to defend titles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For a second-straight season, No. 14/15 Carson-Newman heads to the South Atlantic Conference looking to defend its title, this time at the Camden Country Club in Camden, S.C. from April 14-16.

No. 15/15 C-N concludes regular season in second at Tennessee River Rumble
No. 15/15 C-N concludes regular season in second at Tennessee River Rumble

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. – Three Eagles landed in the top-10 of the field as No. 15/15 Carson-Newman cemented its best 36-hole score in five appearances at the Tennessee River Rumble with a 585 total that was good enough for a second-place finish at the Tennessee River Rumble on Tuesday.

Headrick tied for first, No. 15/15 C-N sharing second after first day at Tennessee River Rumble
Headrick tied for first, No. 15/15 C-N sharing second after first day at Tennessee River Rumble

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. – Jake Headrick shot his best round in four appearances at the Tennessee River Rumble on Monday to hold a share of the lead and help land No. 15/15 Carson-Newman in a tie for second-place through the first day at the WindRiver Golf Club.

Tennessee River Rumble on deck to close regular season for No. 15/15 Eagles
Tennessee River Rumble on deck to close regular season for No. 15/15 Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – One final event stands between No. 15/15 Carson-Newman and postseason play as the Eagles head to Lenoir City, Tenn. to defend their team title at the Tennessee River Rumble at the WindRiver Golf Club on Monday and Tuesday.

Five Eagles in top 20 as No. 16/21 C-N takes third at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Five Eagles in top 20 as No. 16/21 C-N takes third at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – A second-consecutive day of steady improvement resulted in No. 16/21 Carson-Newman taking a third-place finish at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate on Tuesday.

No. 16/21 C-N holds third after second round at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
No. 16/21 C-N holds third after second round at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – No. 16/21 Carson-Newman shaved five shots off of its first round score for a 285 in the second round to be the lone team in third-place at one-under by the end of Monday at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate.

Two-over round ties No. 16/21 Eagles at third to open Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Two-over round ties No. 16/21 Eagles at third to open Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. --  No. 16/21 Carson-Newman shot a two-over round on Sunday to land in a tie for third by end of the first day of the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at the Sevierville Golf Club.

No. 16/21 C-N set for short jaunt to Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
No. 16/21 C-N set for short jaunt to Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After an 11-day respite, No. 16/21 Carson-Newman gears up for a short trip west on I-40 to the Sevierville Golf Club for its fifth-consecutive appearance in the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate from Sunday until Tuesday.

Forster nets Southern Tide title at 12-under, No. 19 C-N ties for second
Forster nets Southern Tide title at 12-under, No. 19 C-N ties for second

GREENVILLE, S.C. – A career-best 202 through 54 holes made Tom Forster the top medalist at the Southern Tide Classic while No. 19 Carson-Newman moved into a tie for second-place at three-over on Tuesday.

Forster's seven-under day moves No. 19 C-N to fourth at Southern Tide Classic
Forster's seven-under day moves No. 19 C-N to fourth at Southern Tide Classic

GREENVILLE, S.C. – A 10-stroke improvement from the first to second round matched with Tom Forster leading the team with a seven-under performance propelled No. 19 Carson-Newman to fourth-place on the leaderboard to close out Monday at the Southern Tide Classic.

First appearance at Southern Tide Classic on deck for No. 19 C-N
First appearance at Southern Tide Classic on deck for No. 19 C-N

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For a second-straight week, No. 19 Carson-Newman gears up for two days of competition, this time heading to the Southern Tide Classic at the Green Valley Country Club in Greenville, S.C. on Monday and Tuesday.

No. 20 Eagles capture third-place at Saint Leo Invitational
No. 20 Eagles capture third-place at Saint Leo Invitational

DADE CITY, Fla. – Carson-Newman used a three-stroke improvement from the second round to third to garner a third-place finish with a +5 total of 869 at the Saint Leo Invitational on Tuesday.

Forster tied third, No. 20 Eagles fifth heading into second day at Saint Leo
Forster tied third, No. 20 Eagles fifth heading into second day at Saint Leo

DADE CITY, Fla. – A five-over first day highlighted by a four-under performance by Tom Forster (Oundle, England) landed Carson-Newman at fifth-place to open the Saint Leo Invitational on Monday at the Lake Jovita Country Club.

Third-straight Sunshine State trip ahead for No. 20 C-N at Saint Leo Invitational
Third-straight Sunshine State trip ahead for No. 20 C-N at Saint Leo Invitational

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Looking to stay on track with another top-three finish, No. 20 Carson-Newman heads back to Florida for a third-consecutive event, taking part in the Saint Leo Invitational at the Lake Jovita Country Club in Dade City, Fla. on Monday and Tuesday.

C-N moves into top-three to conclude Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate
C-N moves into top-three to conclude Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Carson-Newman had the second-best outing of any team in the field in the final round at eight-over, helping it land at third place on Tuesday to conclude the Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate.

Eagles sitting fifth as darkness halts Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate
Eagles sitting fifth as darkness halts Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Carson-Newman made its way to fifth on the leaderboard before the first day of play was suspended due to darkness with just a few holes left to play in the second round on Monday.

Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate opens spring slate for C-N
Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate opens spring slate for C-N

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – With the fall portion of the year behind it, the Carson-Newman men’s golf team opens the spring slate with a trip to St. Augustine, Fla. for the Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate on Monday and Tuesday at the St. John’s Golf Club.

No. 8 Eagles finish ninth at Shark Invitational
No. 8 Eagles finish ninth at Shark Invitational

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – A 300 through the final round of play pushed No. 8 Carson-Newman up three spots on the leaderboard to finish in ninth place at the Shark Invitational on Tuesday.

Forster tied for fourth, No. 8 Eagles 12th after first day of Shark Invitational
Forster tied for fourth, No. 8 Eagles 12th after first day of Shark Invitational

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – A stellar 10-stroke improvement in the afternoon round by Tom Forster (Oundle, England) highlighted No. 8 Carson-Newman’s first day of the Shark Invitational with the team sitting at 12th-place at PGA National’s Championship Course.

Fall finale sends No. 8 Eagles to Sunshine State for Shark Invitational
Fall finale sends No. 8 Eagles to Sunshine State for Shark Invitational

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – With the first team win of the season under its belt, No. 8 Carson-Newman prepares to close out its fall slate with a trip to the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. for the Shark Invitational.

No. 16 Eagles take home Aflac/Cougar Invitational crown
No. 16 Eagles take home Aflac/Cougar Invitational crown

COLUMBUS, Ga. – A 10-under final round helped propel No. 16 Carson-Newman to its first win of the season at the Aflac/Cougar Invitational on Tuesday.

Headrick tied fourth, #16 Eagles second after opening rounds of Aflac/Cougar Invitational
Headrick tied fourth, #16 Eagles second after opening rounds of Aflac/Cougar Invitational

COLUMBUS, Ga. – A three-under performance by Jake Headrick (Maryville, Tenn.) helped No. 16 Carson-Newman to sit in second place after the first two rounds of the Aflac/Cougar Invitational on Monday at the Columbus Country Club.

Aflac/Cougar Invitational next on docket for #16 C-N
Aflac/Cougar Invitational next on docket for #16 C-N

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Following a tie for sixth at the Coker Fall Challenge, the No. 16 Eagles now look ahead to a trip to Columbus, Ga. for Columbus State’s Aflac/Cougar Invitational this Monday and Tuesday.

Challenging fall schedule unveiled by Wylie
Challenging fall schedule unveiled by Wylie

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The fall portion of the 2018-19 Carson-Newman men’s golf schedule will feature four events that will take the reigning South Atlantic Conference champions outside of the Volunteer State, as released by head coach Randy Wylie on Thursday.

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