Lydia Baker
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- Height:
- 5-8
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- Hometown:
- Jackson, Tenn.
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- Year:
- So.
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- Previous School:
- Trinity Christian Academy
Bio
Spring 2024 (Freshman): Baker competing in one of Tech's five events in the spring, compiling three rounds of action… turned in a 90-86-86=262 while taking part in the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-19)… finished the year with an 84.83 scoring average.
Fall 2023 (Freshman): Baker participated in one of the team's five events during the fall, finishing three rounds of play… made her collegiate debut with an 81-84-82=247 at the Saluki Invitational (Oct. 2-3)… ended the fall with a scoring average of 82.33.
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… named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll twice and the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll once.
News mentions
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Lydia Baker and Palmer Sykes concluded action at the Tennessee Spring Challenge on Monday afternoon, representing the Tennessee Tech women's golf team as individuals at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Two members of the Tennessee Tech women's golf team will get in some work while the remainder of the Golden Eagle squad competes in West Lafayette, Ind., with Lydia Baker and Palmer Sykes set to take part in the Tennessee Spring Challenge in Knoxville on Monday as individuals.
MORGANTON, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team turned in its top showing of the year Tuesday afternoon, delivering a runner-up finish at the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate in Morganton, N.C., following the third and final round of action at Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club.
MORGANTON, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team powered through a rain-soaked opening day of action at the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate on Monday, soaring through the first two rounds to the top of the leaderboard at Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club in Morganton, N.C.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team travels to Morganton, N.C. for two days of action at Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club on Monday and Tuesday, competing at App State's Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate.
ATHENS, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team opened its spring campaign with a unique event Saturday afternoon, completing play at the Lady Bulldog Invitational, hosted by Georgia at UGA Golf Course in Athens, Ga.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team officially opens its spring campaign Saturday morning with the unique opportunity of competing at the Lady Bulldog Classic at UGA Golf Course in Athens, Ga.
FORSYTH, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed its final event of the fall season Tuesday afternoon, finishing off the third and final round of the Mercer Invitational at River Forest Golf Club in Forsyth, Ga.
FORSYTH, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team knocked out the first two rounds of its final event of the fall, making two passes around River Forest Country Club in Forsyth, Ga. at the Mercer Invitational on Monday.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finishes off its fall campaign Monday and Tuesday, taking part in the Mercer Invitational at River Forest Golf Club in Forsyth, Ga.
HOOVER, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team closed out the final two rounds of play at the Hoover Invite Tuesday afternoon, snapping a tie for 10th with Kennesaw State from Monday's opening round.
HOOVER, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team knocked out the first round of the Hoover Invite at Hoover Country Club Monday afternoon, but due to the lack of sunlight, round two was called to a halt prior to finishing.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues the fall season with a trip south to Hoover Country Club in Hoover, Ala. for UAB's Hoover Invite on Monday and Tuesday.