2023-24 Men's Golf Roster
Timmy Crawford
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Height:
- 6-0
- Hometown:
- Arlington Heights, Illinois
- High School:
- Saint Viator High School
HONORS & AWARDS
- Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (2024)
- GCAA PING All-Midwest Region (2024)
- All-Atlantic 10 Conference (2023 at Loyola Chicago)
- All-Missouri Valley Conference (2021 at Loyola Chicago)
FIFTH-YEAR SENIOR - 2023-24
- Joined the Fighting Illini program as a graduate transfer for his final year of collegiate eligibility after four seasons at Loyola Chicago
- Earned GCAA PING All-Midwest Region honors
- Named Illinois' recipient of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
- Competed in eight events stroke play events, including four in the Illini lineup, and in match play at the Cypress Point Classic
- Ranked fourth on the team with a season stroke average of 71.57 over 23 rounds
- Posted three top-10 finishes
- Captured first collegiate victory as an individual competitor at the Flyer Invitational (Oct. 16-17) with a 16-under 197 (64-66-67) tied for the lowest 54-hole tournament score on the team this season and tied for the second-lowest three-round mark in program history
- His Round 2 total of 64 (-7) in Dayton tied for the team's season-best round and ranks tied for seventh in program history
- Traveled to Big Ten Championship at Scioto Country Club (April 26-18) as the team’s alternate, but did not compete
- Posted 10 of 23 rounds at par or better with six rounds in the 60s
- Named Big Ten Golfer of the Week on Oct. 18, 2023
SENIOR - 2022-23 (AT LOYOLA CHICAGO)
- Led the team with 32 appearances across the season
- Earned Atlantic 10 All Conference Honors
- Set the program record for lowest scoring average in a season with an average of 71.5
- Carded fifteen rounds of even-par or better (program record)
- Set the program single-season records for birdies (105) and eagles (7) in a season
- Opened the year with a T-8th place finish at the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational with a 216 (71-73-72)
- Carded a two-under-par 70 in his opening round to place in 5th at the Valparaiso Fall Invitational with a 216 (70-74-72)
- Handed in an even-par 71 at the Tom Tontimonia Invitational to place in 10th with a 216 (72-73-71)
- Led the Ramblers by going undefeated at the Earl Yestingsmeier Match Play (3-0-0)
- Finished runner-up at the Daytona Intercollegiate highlighted by an opening-round four-under-par 68 (2nd; 68-70-70=208) which garnered A10 Player of the Week honors
- Set his 54-hole low a week later with a 205 (70-67-68) en route another runner up finish at the Ross Collegiate Classic, this time setting his 18-hole low with a five-under-par 67
- Placed in 3rd at the Irish Match with a 36-hole score of 142 (71-71)
- Finished the season with a runner-up performance at the A10 Championship with a 210 (73-68-69)
JUNIOR - 2021-22 (AT LOYOLA CHICAGO)
- Was the only Rambler to compete in all 27 rounds
- Finished with a 73.9 stroke average, a mark that ranks second for the Maroon & Gold
- Turned in six rounds at even-par or better
- Fired the low 18-hole individual round for the Ramblers with a 66 at the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational, finishing in a tie for 13th place with a total of 212 (66-71-71)
- Ended the Zach Johnson Invitational in a tie for 14th, highlighted by a final round three-under par 68 to card a 216 (73-75-68)
- Had another strong result at the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate, ending up in a tie for 13th with a 219 (74-72-73)
- Wrapped up a streak of four consecutive top-20 results with a tie for 16th at the Dayton Flyer Invitational, shooting a 219 (72-74-73)
- Carded a final-round 68 at the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate (T-47; 80-68=148)
- Landed just outside of the top-10 at the Redhawk Invitational, posting a 73 to finish tied for 11th
- Fired an even-par 71 at the Boilermaker Invitational (43; 79-71-76=226)
- Led the Ramblers at the MVC Championship, finishing 17th with a 228 (76-75-77)
SOPHOMORE - 2020-21 (AT LOYOLA CHICAGO)
- Competed in all 18 rounds during a breakout sophomore campaign
- All-Missouri Valley Conference honoree
- Sported a 74.9 stroke average to finish the year ranked second on the Rambler roster
- Carded a pair of rounds in the 60s
- Led Loyola at the Bash at the Beach, where he tied for 18th place with a 219 (70-75-74)
- Carded an 18-hole career-low tying 68 during the second round of the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate en route to a 219 (74-68-77) that saw him share 25th
- Fired a 54-hole career-best 214 (73-72-69) to place seventh overall at the Butler Spring Invitational
- Helped lead Loyola to its first Missouri Valley Conference title in program history by tying for second place at the MVC Championship with a 221 (74-76-71)
- Shot a final-round even-par 72 at the NCAA Noblesville Regional to tie for 59th at 230 (79-79-72)
FRESHMAN - 2019-20 (AT LOYOLA CHICAGO)
- Enjoyed an impressive freshman campaign with the Maroon & Gold, seeing action in 15 rounds and posting a 76.3 stroke average
- Made collegiate debut at the Crusader Collegiate, shooting a 227 (72-80-75) to tie for 49th place
- Turned in a breakout effort at the Zach Johnson Invitational, firing a season-low three-under-par 68 as part of a 221 (77-76-68) that saw him share ninth place as Loyola claimed the team title at the event
- Closed debut season with a 226 (80-72-74) to finish tied for 69th at the Bash at the Beach
HIGH SCHOOL
- Racked up 13 tournament victories during his high school career, including eight during his senior year alone
- Set Saint Viator High School scoring record of 71.8 as a senior
- Only player in East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) to be named Most Valuable Player twice
- Two-time conference champion
- Earned All-State accolades as a sophomore
Career Statistics
| Year | Rounds | Strokes | Average | Low Round | Low 54-Hole Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 (Freshman at Loyola Chicago) | 15 | 1,144 | 76.26 | 72 (E) | 221 (+8) |
| 2020-21 (Sophomore at Loyola Chicago) | 18 | 1,348 | 74.88 | 69 (-1) | 214 (+4) |
| 2021-22 (Junior at Loyola Chicago) | 28 | 2,068 | 73.85 | 66 (-4) | 212 (+2) |
| 2022-23 (Senior at Loyola Chicago) | 32 | 2,289 | 71.53 | 67 (-5) | 205 (-11) |
| 2023-24 (Fifth-Year Senior at Illinois) | 23 | 1,646 | 71.57 | 64 (-7) | 197 (-16) |
| Total | 116 | 8,495 | 73.23 | 64 (-7) | 197 (-16) |
Career Results
| 2019-20 (Freshman at Loyola Chicago) | Tournament | Score | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 16-17 | Crusader Collegiate | 72-80-75 = 227 (+11) | T49 | |
| Sept. 23-24 | SIUE Derek Dolenc Invitational | 80-80-78 = 238 (+25) | 91 | |
| Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 | Zach Johnson Invitational | 77-76-68 = 221 (+8) | T9 | |
| Oct. 14-15 | Dayton Flyer Invitational | 77-77-78 = 232 (+19) | T51 | |
| March 9-10 | Bash at the Beach | 80-72-74 = 226 (+10) | T69 | |
| 2020-21 (Sophomore at Loyola Chicago) | Tournament | Score | Finish | |
| March 15-16 | Bash at the Beach | 70-75-74 = 219 (+3) | T18 | |
| March 22-23 | Twin Oaks Intercollegiate | 74-68-77 = 219 (+6) | T25 | |
| March 29-30 | Butler Spring Invitational | 73-72-69 = 214 (+4) | 7 | |
| April 18-19 | Wright State Invitational | 87-81-77 = 245 (+32) | 80 | |
| April 26-27 | MVC Championship | 74-76-71 = 221 (+5) | T2 | |
| May 17-19 | NCAA Noblesville Regional | 79-79-72 = 230 (+14) | T59 | |
| 2021-22 (Junior at Loyola Chicago) | Tournament | Score | Finish | |
| Sept. 5-6 | Hoosier Collegiate Invitational | 78-81-71 = 230 (+17) | T47 | |
| Sept. 17-18 | Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational | 66-75-71 = 212 (+2) | T13 | |
| Sept. 27-28 | Zach Johnson Invitational | 73-75-68 = 216 (+3) | T14 | |
| Oct. 10-12 | Bubba Bernett Intercollegiate | 74-72-73 = 219 (+3) | T13 | |
| Oct. 18-19 | Dayton Flyer Invitational | 72-74-73 = 219 (+6) | T16 | |
| March 11-12 | Jackrabbit Invtational | 76-75-73 = 224 (+8) | T24 | |
| March 21-22 | Twin Oaks Intercollegiate | 80-68 = 148 (+6) | T47 | |
| April 5 | SeattleU Redhawk Invitational | 73-73 = 146 (+2) | T11 | |
| April 9-10 | Boilermaker Invitational | 79-71-76 = 226 (+10) | 43 | |
| April 24-26 | MVC Championship | 76-75-77 = 228 (+12) | 17 | |
| 2022-23 (Senior at Loyola Chicago) | Tournament | Score | Finish | |
| Sept. 2-3 | Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational | 71-73-72 = 216 (+6) | T8 | |
| Sept. 19-20 | Valparaiso Fall Invitational | 70-74-72 = 216 (E) | T5 | |
| Sept. 26-27 | Zach Johnson Invitational | 77-67-76 = 220 (+7) | T22 | |
| Oct. 3-4 | Tom Tontimonia Invitationa | 72-73-71 = 216 (+3) | T10 | |
| Oct. 17-18 | Dayton Flyer Invitational | 73-73-75 = 221 (+8) | T11 | |
| March 6-7 | Daytona Invitational | 68-70-70 = 208 (-8) | 2 | |
| March 13-14 | Donald Ross Collegiate Classic | 70-67-68 = 205 (-11) | 2 | |
| March 27-29 | Any Given Tuesday Intercollegiate | 70-71-76 = 217 (+1) | T22 | |
| April 8 | Notre Dame Invitational | 71-71 = 142 (+2) | 3 | |
| April 14-15 | Boilermaker Invitational | 74-76-68 = 218 (+5) | T36 | |
| April 28-30 | Atlantic 10 Championship | 73-68-69 = 210 (-6) | 2 | |
| 2023-24 (Fifth-Year Senior at Illinois) | Tournament | Score | Finish | |
| Sept. 9-10 | Sahalee Players Championship ^ | 74-70-77 = 221 (+5) | T21 | |
| Sept. 15-17 | OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational | 70-75 = 145 (+5) | T44 | |
| Oct. 9-10 | Purdue Fall Invitational | 74-76-74 = 224 (+11) | T65 | |
| Oct. 16-17 | Flyer Invitational ^ | 64-66-67 = 197 (-16) | 1 | |
| Oct. 30-31 | Cypress Point Classic: Round 1 (vs. Tennessee) | def by. E. Woosley-Reed/L. Simpson, 3&1 (w/ P. Hunt) | ||
| Cypress Point Classic: Round 2 (vs. Stanford) | tied S. Dobson/J. Beber-Frankel, Halved (w/ P. Hunt) | |||
| Cypress Point Classic: Round 3 (vs. Georgia Tech) | def. B. Rackley, 3&1 | |||
| Feb. 12-13 | Hal Williams Collegiate | 67-71-71 = 209 (-4) | T10 | |
| March 11-12 | The Johnnie-O at Sea Island | 74-69-68 = 211 (-2) | T63 | |
| April 15-16 | Highland Meadows Spring Collegiate ^ | 74-69-68 = 211 (-2) | T12 | |
| April 20-21 | Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate ^ | 74-71-71 = 216 (+3) | T5 | |
^ - Competed as an individual and did not count toward team score
Illini Men's Golf | Jackson Buchanan Senior Thank You Interview
Wednesday, June 11
Illini Men's Golf | NCAA Championship Hype Video
Thursday, May 22
Illini Men's Golf | NCAA Urbana Regional Recap
Friday, May 16
Illini Men's Golf | Ryan Voois Eagle Putt at NCAA Urbana Regional
Wednesday, May 14
