Ezra Smith — Berea College Men’s Golf
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
High School: Oakwood High School
Class: Freshman
Sport: Men’s Golf
Coach: Austin Newton
2024–25 Season
Ezra Smith began his collegiate golf career at Berea College during the 2024–25 season as a freshman. A Dayton, Ohio, native and Oakwood High School graduate, Smith joined the Mountaineers for their 2024–25 campaign and competed as part of the team's tournament schedule. (bereaathletics.com)
Berea's 2024–25 schedule included seven tournaments, beginning with the Alice Lloyd Fall Invite in September and continuing through the HCAC Championship in May. The Mountaineers also competed at the HCAC Preview, Stateline Shootout, Beaver Fall Classic, Alice Lloyd Spring Invitational, and Alice Lloyd College Tournament. (bereaathletics.com)
Smith gained his first season of collegiate tournament experience while competing alongside Berea teammates throughout the fall and spring portions of the schedule. Berea's official roster confirms Smith's freshman status and his Oakwood High School background. (bereaathletics.com)
Summary
Ezra Smith began his collegiate golf career at Berea College in 2024–25 as a freshman. The Dayton, Ohio, native competed as part of the Mountaineers' seven-event schedule, gaining his first collegiate tournament experience and preparing for a larger role during his sophomore season.
2025–26 Season
Class: Sophomore
Ezra Smith returned to the Berea College men's golf team for his sophomore season in 2025–26. He competed throughout the Mountaineers' fall and spring schedule and became one of the team's returning golfers. Berea's roster lists Smith as a sophomore from Dayton, Ohio, and Oakwood High School. (bereaathletics.com)
Smith opened the season at the Maggie Mountain Invitational at Stonecrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He shot +18 in the first round and +30 in the second, finishing with a two-round total of 188 (+48). He finished 78th overall in the tournament. (bereaathletics.com)
Smith followed that performance at the Forest Hills Invitational in Richmond, Indiana. He improved his first-round score to +21 and followed with a +27 in the second round, giving him a two-round total of +48. (bereaathletics.com)
Smith continued competing throughout the season as Berea's schedule moved into the fall and spring portions. The Mountaineers competed at the Stateline Shootout, HCAC Preview, Alice Lloyd Spring Invitational, Alice Lloyd Last Shot Tournament, and HCAC Championships. (bereaathletics.com)
At the Heartland Conference Championships, hosted by Berea College at Boone's Trace National Golf Club, Smith posted rounds of 95, 85, and 97. His three-round total was 277, representing a significant improvement from his earlier-season scores and making him one of Berea's top finishers at the conference championship. (bereaathletics.com)
Smith was also selected to the 2026 Heartland Conference Spring Sportsmanship Team for Berea College, recognizing him for sportsmanship during the spring season. (heartlandconf.org)
Summary
Ezra Smith continued his collegiate golf career at Berea College during the 2025–26 season as a sophomore. He competed throughout the Mountaineers' tournament schedule, including the Maggie Mountain Invitational and Forest Hills Invitational, before finishing the season at the Heartland Conference Championships. His conference championship performance included rounds of 95, 85, and 97, and he was also recognized as a member of the HCAC Spring Sportsmanship Team.
