Kaydi Rhodes

Kaydi Rhodes
Kaydi Rhodes
  • Height:
    5-3
  • Hometown:
    Jackson, Mo.
  • Year:
    So.
  • Previous School:
    Jackson Senior HS
Bio

Spring 2023 (Freshman): Rhodes competed in four of Tech’s five spring Tournaments, compiling 11 rounds of action… fired three rounds under 80 for a season-low 231 at the Pinetree Women’s Collegiate (Apr. 3-4), representing Tech’s low score for the event… turned in a low round of 75 for the season in the second round of the Brickyard Collegiate (Apr. 10-11)… competed in the first two rounds of the OVC Championships (Apr. 16-18)… earned the team’s Most Improved Player Award… concluded the year with an 82.71 scoring average.

Fall 2022 (Freshman): Rhodes took part in one of the team’s four events during the fall, completing three rounds of play… made her collegiate debut at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Sept. 26-27), carding an 85-85-86=256… finished the fall with a scoring average of 85.33.

High School: Rhodes lettered four years at Jackson Senior High School in Jackson, Mo. for head coach Jim Brady… led JSHS to district titles in 2019, 2020, and 2021… also propelled the team to a third-place showing at the Missouri Class 4 State Championships in 2021 and at the Missouri Class 2 State Championships in 2019… collected medalist honors in five of her seven matches as a senior, compiling a scoring average of 73.75…  as a junior, won five of her seven events, putting forth a nine-hole scoring average of 36.5… earned medalist honors in six of her 10 matches between her freshman and sophomore campaigns… named Southeast Missourian Female Golfer of the Year as a sophomore, claiming an individual district title and All-State honors… was the district runner-up in both 2020 and 2021 and collected another All-State honor as a senior after placing fifth at the Class 4 State Championships.

Personal: Daughter of Kristen and Steven Rhodes… born in Cape Girardeau, Mo. on January 9, 2004… full name is Kaydi Grace Rhodes… was a member of Team Missouri as part of the 51st and 53rd Junior Girls' Four-State Championship in 2019 and 2021… tied for first at the Missouri Jr. Amateur and participated in the 2019 and 2021 Southern Jr. Cup.

Academic: Majoring in biology… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll twice and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll once.

News mentions
Smith announces 2023-24 postseason honors for Tech women's golf
Smith announces 2023-24 postseason honors for Tech women's golf

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech golf coach Amanda Smith released the annual postseason honors for the Golden Eagle women's team recently, presenting four student-athletes with awards earned for the 2023-24 season.

Golden Eagles secure top-three finish at OVC Championships for second straight year
Golden Eagles secure top-three finish at OVC Championships for second straight year

TUNICA, Miss. – It was a banner day for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Wednesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles secured a third-place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, rallying from an eighth-place ranking after day one of action at Tunica National Golf Course.

Tech soars up leaderboard on day two of OVC Championships
Tech soars up leaderboard on day two of OVC Championships

TUNICA, Miss. – If there were a Most Improved Award from round one to round two of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Women's Golf Championships, Tennessee Tech would easily be the front-runner after delivering a superb display at Tunica National Golf Course Monday afternoon.

Golden Eagles conclude opening round of OVC Championships
Golden Eagles conclude opening round of OVC Championships

TUNICA, Miss. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed round one of action at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Sunday afternoon, producing a score of 335 in its first trip around the Tunica National Golf Course.

Tech heads to Tunica for 2024 OVC Championships
Tech heads to Tunica for 2024 OVC Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team puts it all on the line this week, heading to Tunica, Miss. for the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Championships Sunday through Tuesday at Tunica National Golf Course.

Third round of Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate cancelled, Tech turns focus to OVCs
Third round of Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate cancelled, Tech turns focus to OVCs

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Due to inclement weather, including rain, in the Pawley's Island, S.C. area, the third and final round of the Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate at the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club was officially cancelled Wednesday afternoon.

Golden Eagles show improvement on day two of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles show improvement on day two of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Tuesday was a day of improvement for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team, as the Golden Eagles shaved nine strokes from Monday's first round of the Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate for a better showing in their second trip around the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawley's Island, S.C.

Purple and gold wrap up round one of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate
Purple and gold wrap up round one of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed round one of action at the Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, producing a score of 313 in its first trip around the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club.

Golden Eagles head to South Carolina for Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles head to South Carolina for Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues the 2024 spring campaign in Pawley’s Island, S.C., competing in the Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Monday through Wednesday.

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.

Purple and gold place sixth among 16 at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Purple and gold place sixth among 16 at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up action at the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate Wednesday afternoon, placing sixth among the 16 teams competing at the Highlands Course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Hampton Cove.

Tech maintains position after round two of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Tech maintains position after round two of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. – Battling adverse weather conditions on Tuesday, the Tennessee Tech women's golf team maintained its positioning on the leaderboard at the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate while competing at the Highlands Course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Hampton Cove.

Golden Eagles crack top five after day one of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles crack top five after day one of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf finished off the first of three rounds of action at Samford's Huntsville.org Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, competing at the Highlands Course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Hampton Cove.

Golden Eagles continue spring at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles continue spring at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues its spring season with its first true tournament of the new calendar year, competing at the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate in Huntsville, Ala. Monday through Wednesday.

App State inches past Tech on final day of Oyster Shuck Match Play event
App State inches past Tech on final day of Oyster Shuck Match Play event

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team concluded action at the rain-shortened Oyster Shuck Match Play event Tuesday afternoon, wrapping up its first event of the spring with a close loss to App State, 3.5-15.

Tech edged by Western Carolina, 3-2, on day one of Oyster Shuck Match Play event
Tech edged by Western Carolina, 3-2, on day one of Oyster Shuck Match Play event

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up its first match-play event of the season Monday afternoon, falling 3-2 to Western Carolina at the Oyster Shuck Match Play event in Charleston, S.C.

Golden Eagles open spring with Oyster Shuck Match Play event
Golden Eagles open spring with Oyster Shuck Match Play event

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team kicks off the spring portion of the 2023-24 season with a unique trip to Charleston, S.C. for The Citadel’s Oyster Shuck Match Play event. The Golden Eagles will compete with seven other programs in a match-play event at Charleston Municipal Golf Course Monday and Tuesday. 

Tech closes fall with top-five performance at Terrier Intercollegiate, Sciolis places third
Tech closes fall with top-five performance at Terrier Intercollegiate, Sciolis places third

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Another strong day on the links lifted the Tennessee Tech women's golf team to a top-five showing at the Terrier Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles closed out their fall campaign in style at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C.

Sciolis shines as Golden Eagles rank seventh on day one of Terrier Intercollegiate
Sciolis shines as Golden Eagles rank seventh on day one of Terrier Intercollegiate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team put forth a strong showing on day one of the Terrier Intercollegiate Monday, shining particularly in the second round of action at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C.

Fall finale leads Tech to Spartanburg, S.C. for Terrier Intercollegiate
Fall finale leads Tech to Spartanburg, S.C. for Terrier Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team closes out the 2023-24 fall slate with two days of action at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C., competing in the Terrier Intercollegiate starting Monday, Oct. 23.

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.

Tech closes UAB Hoover Invitational eighth following final round
Tech closes UAB Hoover Invitational eighth following final round

HOOVER, Ala. – Saving their best round of the week for last, the Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed play at the UAB Hoover Invitational at Hoover Country Club in Hoover, Ala.

Golden Eagles rank eighth after opening day at UAB Hoover Invitational
Golden Eagles rank eighth after opening day at UAB Hoover Invitational

HOOVER, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed its fourth and fifth rounds of golf in the state of Alabama this season on Monday, finishing the first and second trips around Hoover Country Club at the UAB Hoover Invitational in Hoover, Ala.

Purple and gold travel back south for UAB Hoover Invitational
Purple and gold travel back south for UAB Hoover Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues its 2023-24 season at the UAB Hoover Invitational, heading to Hoover, Ala. to compete at Hoover Country Club Monday and Tuesday.