Hil Thompson

Hil Thompson
Hil Thompson
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Hometown:
    Memphis, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Christian Brothers HS
Bio

High School: Thompson was a four-year letterwinner at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis for head coach Ben Burksdale… led CBHS to a region championships in 2021, earning medalist honors along the way… as a junior, tied for fourth place at the Division II-AA state tournament… became the inaugural recipient of The Cheairs Cup, recognized as the Christian Brothers' most outstanding player… in 2023, earned the honor again after tying for 32nd at the state open… was a two-time participant in the Tennessee Junior Cup… named the Memphis Area 2022-23 Golfer of the Year.

Personal: Son of Jennifer and Gordan Thompson… born in Memphis, Tenn. on September 24, 2005… full name is Hildreth Parker Thompson… grandfather, Joseph Thompson, played football at Arkansas State from 1965-66… great grandfather, Don Wilson Sr., played football at Tennessee Tech from 1947-49.

Academic: Majoring in accounting.

News mentions
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 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.

Golden Eagle individuals finish play at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate
Golden Eagle individuals finish play at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – Four members of the Tennessee Tech men's golf team completed the third and final round of action at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate on Tuesday, competing as individuals at President's Reserve at The Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tenn.

Tech individuals complete day one of TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate
Tech individuals complete day one of TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – A group of four Tennessee Tech men's golfers represented the purple and gold as individuals on day one of the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate on Monday, completing the first two rounds of play at President's Reserve at The Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tenn.

Four Tech men's golfers visit Old Hickory for TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate
Four Tech men's golfers visit Old Hickory for TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Four members of the Tennessee Tech men's golf team will head to Old Hickory, Tenn. for the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate, competing as individuals at President's Reserve at The Hermitage Golf Course on Monday and 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.

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 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.