Lydia Baker

Lydia Baker
Lydia Baker
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Jackson, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Trinity Christian Academy
Bio

High School: Baker was a four-year letterwinner at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, Tenn. for head coach Phillip Robinson… led TCA to a Division II Class A Regional title in 2022, one year after pacing the team to a second-place showing… helped TCA to a runner-up finish at the 2021 TSSAA Division II Class A State Championships… named West Tennessee Girls Golfer of the Year as a senior… picked up a spot on the All-Region Tournament Team in 2021… earned individual medalist honors at the regional championships in 2022 before placing sixth at the state championships… in 2021, claimed a top-10 finish at the state championships… placed third at the 2020 regional tournament… turned in first-place finishes at three tournaments during the regular season as a senior… selected to the FCA All-Tournament Team twice.

Personal: Daughter of Elizabeth and Alan Baker… born in Jackson, Tenn. on October 27, 2004… full name is Docia Lydia Baker… father, Alan, played golf at Union University in 2003.

Academic: Majoring in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in sports administration.

News mentions
Griffith's medalist honor propels Tech to runner-up showing at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Griffith's medalist honor propels Tech to runner-up showing at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – It was a historic day at Sevierville Golf Club for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Tuesday afternoon, as Chloe Griffith became the first Golden Eagle to capture medalist honors at the team's Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate.

Tech jumps into second with one round left at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech jumps into second with one round left at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – A day full of challenges with wind and cold weather couldn't keep the Tennessee Tech women's golf team down, as the Golden Eagles jumped up a position following round two of play at the Highlands Course at Sevierville Golf Club as part of the 11th Annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate. 

Golden Eagles women lock down third after round one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles women lock down third after round one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – It was an impressive start on day one of the 11th Annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles concluded the first round of action on the Highlands Course at Sevierville Golf Club.

Tech returns to Sevierville to host 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech returns to Sevierville to host 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team makes its familiar return to Sevierville, Tenn. to host the 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club. Play begins Sunday and will run through Tuesday while teams compete on the Highlands Course.

Tech crew closes out Saluki Invitational with fourth-place finish
Tech crew closes out Saluki Invitational with fourth-place finish

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished off its third tournament of the season Tuesday afternoon, putting a cap on the final round of action at Dalhousie Country Club as part of the Saluki Invitational.

Purple and gold fourth after day one of Saluki Invitational
Purple and gold fourth after day one of Saluki Invitational

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Through two rounds of action at Dalhousie Country Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the Tennessee Tech women's golf team put itself in good position for a top-three finish Monday.

Golden Eagles head for Cape Girardeau and Southern Illinois' Saluki Invitational
Golden Eagles head for Cape Girardeau and Southern Illinois' Saluki Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team rolls into its third tournament of the fall season, heading to Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Dalhousie Golf Club for Southern Illinois' Saluki Invitational Monday, Oct. 2 through Tuesday, Oct. 3.