Freshman (2013-14): Took to the course in nine of the Eagles' 10 competitions
averaged 78.42 strokes per round ... First Team All-UAA after
becoming the 12th different Emory player and first since 2010 to
captured medalist honors at the conference championships (Mar.
9-10) ... Posted a 36-hole efffort of 143 (72-71) at UAAs, the
lowest two-round score by an Emory player during the year and tying
the program's second-lowest mark ever at that event ... Shot par or
better twice .. Second on the squad and 38th out of 90 contestants
at the Navy Spring Invitational (Apr. 18-19) with a 36-hole effort
of 153 that inlcuded a team-best one-over par 72 on the first day
of action.
High School:
Four-year member and team captain of the the golf team at North
Murray High School ... Was coached by Keith Robinette ... Finished
fourth as an individual at the state tournament his senior year ...
Medalist at the Nob North Invitational his final season ...
Captured all-state acclaim as a senior ... Helped North Murray to a
Region 7-AA title and first-ever appearance in the state tournament
as a junior ... 2012 Southeastern Junior Old Fort Classic Champion
... Played in a pair of GSGA Junior Sectional Tournaments, winning
one and finishing runner-up in the other.
Personal:
Son of David and Carmen Hipp ... Born February 23, 1995.
