Zach Hudson — Berea College Men’s Golf
Hometown: Berea, Kentucky
High School: Madison Southern High School
Class: Junior
Sport: Men’s Golf
Coach: Austin Newton
2024–25 Season
Zach Hudson began his collegiate golf career at Berea College during the 2024–25 season as a freshman. A Berea, Kentucky, native and Madison Southern High School graduate, Hudson joined the Mountaineers for their 2024–25 campaign and competed in tournaments throughout the fall and spring seasons.
Hudson competed in several tournaments during his freshman season, including the Alice Lloyd Fall Invite, HCAC Preview, Stateline Shootout, Beaver Fall Classic, Alice Lloyd Spring Invitational, Alice Lloyd College Tournament, and HCAC Championship. Berea's schedule included tournaments in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
At the Alice Lloyd Spring Invitational, Hudson posted rounds of 89 and 89, finishing with a two-round total of 178 (+38). He finished 72nd overall in the tournament.
At another Alice Lloyd event during the season, Hudson recorded rounds of 105 and 97 for a total of 202 (+58). He finished tied for 78th in the tournament.
Summary
Zach Hudson began his collegiate golf career at Berea College in 2024–25 as a freshman. The Berea native competed throughout the Mountaineers' seven-event schedule, gaining experience on courses across the region. His freshman season included a 178 (+38) performance at the Alice Lloyd Spring Invitational, where he shot matching rounds of 89.
2025–26 Season
Class: Sophomore
Zach Hudson returned to the Berea College men's golf team for his sophomore season in 2025–26. He continued to compete throughout the Mountaineers' fall and spring tournament schedule and was one of the team's returning golfers.
Hudson opened the season at the Maggie Mountain Invitational, where he posted rounds of 89 and 89, finishing with a two-round total of 178 (+38). The performance was one of Berea's stronger individual results at the season-opening tournament.
At the Stateline Shootout in September, Hudson shot +28 in the first round and +23 in the second, finishing with a two-round total of +51. He finished 88th overall in the tournament.
Hudson also competed at the Heartland Conference Preview at Boone's Trace National Golf Club in October. In difficult weather conditions, including heavy rain and wind gusts of 30–40 mph, he finished with a two-round total of +47.
Hudson finished the season at the Heartland Conference Championships, hosted by Berea College at Boone's Trace National Golf Club. He and teammate Dylan Howard tied for the team's final position with a three-day total of +82. The championship marked the conclusion of the Mountaineers' 2025–26 season.
Summary
Zach Hudson continued his collegiate golf career at Berea College during the 2025–26 season as a sophomore. He competed throughout the Mountaineers' fall and spring schedule, including the Maggie Mountain Invitational, Stateline Shootout, Heartland Conference Preview, and Heartland Conference Championships. His season included a +47 performance at the Heartland Conference Preview and a +82 three-round total at the conference championship.
