JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman director of golf Randy Wylie has announced the hiring of Heidi Lawson as a graduate assistant for the women's golf team.
"I am super excited," Lawson said. "I have wanted to pursue a career in coaching since I graduated. This is a very exciting opportunity for me to get my feet wet, especially because my dad (Greg) played football here and it's so close to home."
The Kodak, Tennessee native makes the transition, having played college golf at Tennessee Tech from 2018-21. In the spring of 2019, she was named the team's impact award winner and most dedicated player. Lawson received her first career all-tournament honor after placing fourth at the MSU Greenbrier Invitational. The fall of 2019 was her best season, with a scoring average of 75.85. She competed in 22 total events over the course of four seasons with the Golden Eagles.
"I think I can bring a very important aspect that a lot of coaches that are older and have been out of college golf for a little longer don't have," Lawson said. "Since I'm fresh out, I know what team dynamics are and what girls are into, and I know how college golf is played right now. Whereas in the past it can change and differ. I'm excited to bring what I have learned from Tech and be able to bring it to these girls and this team. I think it will be a great learning opportunity for both sides."
During her time at Tennessee Tech, Lawson was named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll four times. She majored in political science.
Carson-Newman women's golf begins the season on February 20th at the Battle at Hilton Head. The two-day event will be played at the Robert Trent Jones course at the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.
