Ainsley Simms
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- Height:
- 5-3
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- Hometown:
- Maryville, Tenn.
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Previous School:
- Maryville HS
Bio
Spring 2023 (Junior): Simms competed in all five of Tech’s spring events, finishing 15 rounds of action… tied for seventh at the OVC Championships (Apr. 16-18), carding a 232 to tie for her lowest score of the season… posted a 73 in the second round of the OVC Championships for her low round of the spring… also turned in a 232 to tie for 20th at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 12-14)… posted three rounds under 80 at the Brickyard Collegiate (Apr. 10-11) for a top-25 showing… earned Team MVP honors for the first time… wrapped up the year with a scoring average of 77.26, ranking 10th in the OVC.
Fall 2022 (Junior): Simms participated in all four of the team’s tournaments in the fall, completing 12 rounds overall… also competed in Tech’s lone match-play event of the year, the French Broad Collegiate (Nov. 6-7)… placed sixth for her best finish of the year at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Sept. 26-27), totaling a 77-75-80… fired a career-low 70 in the final round of the Golfweek Fall Challenge (Sept. 12-14), tying for the 10th-lowest round in program history… finished with a career-best 221 in the event, tying for the ninth-lowest 54-hole score in school history… also turned in three straight sub-80 rounds for a 229 at the Pirate Collegiate Classic (Oct. 10-11)… ended the fall with a 76.33 scoring average.
Spring 2022 (Sophomore): Simms played in all six of Tech's tournaments in the spring, racking up 16 rounds of action… fired a season-low 74 in the second round of the OVC Championships (Apr. 17-19), finishing 10th overall with a season-best 228… earned a top-15 showing with a 76-75-79=230 at the Chris Banister Golf Classic (Oct. 10-12)… secured top-25 showings with a 232 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Sept. 27-28) and with a 155 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Apr. 14-15)… collected the team's Coach's Award for the second straight year… concluded the year with a scoring average of 79.18.
Fall 2021 (Sophomore): Simms took part in all four of the team’s fall events, totaling 12 rounds of play… produced a season-low 230 and grabbed a top-15 finish at the Chris Banister Golf Classic (Oct. 10-12), turning in rounds of 76, 75, and 79… nabbed a top-25 finish after carding a 75-75-82=232 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Sept. 27-28)… led the team in the fall with a 77.17 scoring average.
Spring 2021 (Freshman): Simms competed in four of Tech’s six tournaments in the spring, completing 12 rounds of action… made her collegiate debut with a 78-80-82=240 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 14-16)… delivered a season-best 236 behind back-to-back season-low rounds of 76 to open the Colonel Classic (Mar. 29-30)… took home the team’s second-ever Coach’s Award… finished the year with a scoring average of 79.83.
Fall 2020 (Freshman): The 2020 fall season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
High School: Simms was a four-time letterwinner for head coach Mike Driver at Maryville High School… was a two-time PrepXtra Player of the Year Girls Golf nominee… helped MHS to runner-up showings at both the district and region tournaments in 2019… qualified for the All-State Large Class Division in 2017 and 2018… finished as the individual runner-up at both the district and region tournaments during her senior campaign… in 2019, she competed in the Scotland Jr. Golf Invitational… sunk a hole-in-one during a round at Black Creek Club in March of 2018.
Personal: Daughter of Jennifer Slagle and Brian Simms… born May 1, 2002… full name is Ainsley Joelle Simms.
Academic: Majoring in psychology… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll five times and to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll twice.
Honors & Awards:
- 2022-23 All-OVC Team
News mentions
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.
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.
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.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time since 2000 and just the second time in program history, an impressive three members of the Tennessee Tech women’s golf team were recognized as members of the 2023-24 All-Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Golf Team during the league’s annual postseason banquet Sunday evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women’s golf program will have the opportunity to continue its growth and progress from the past few seasons with the same leadership at the top, as TTU Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced a contract extension for head coach Amanda Smith through the 2027-28 season.
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.
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.
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.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team capped off the final two rounds of competition at the UNCG Collegiate Tuesday, rounding out play at the Grandover Resort West Course in Greensboro, N.C.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed about a round-and-a-half of action at the UNCG Collegiate Monday, competing at the Grandover Resort West Course in Greensboro, N.C.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues action in the 2023-24 season with a trek east to Greensboro, N.C. to play in the UNCG Collegiate at the Grandover Resort West Course Monday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MOBILE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up action at its 2023-24 season opener Monday afternoon, completing the third and final round of the USA Intercollegiate in ninth while competing at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove.
MOBILE, Ala. – Improvement was the name of the game for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Sunday, as the Golden Eagles shaved 13 shots from its opening round of the USA Intercollegiate for a solid showing in round two at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove.
MOBILE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf wrapped up its first round of the 2023-24 campaign ninth at the USA Intercollegiate Saturday afternoon, completing the first 18 holes of competition at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team officially kick off its 2023-24 campaign at the USA Intercollegiate Saturday, beginning three days of action at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, Ala.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The 2023-24 campaign will see the Tennessee Tech women’s golf team adventuring into new territory, with a slew of new events on the docket as the fall season quickly approaches. Head coach Amanda Smith announced the season schedule Wednesday, with a heavy focus on a fall full of change.