Murray State University Athletics
2022-23 Men's Golf Roster
Roster
John Buchanan
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Hopkinsville, Ky.
- High School:
- Christian County HS
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019-20
2018-19
Before MSU
Personal
- Saw action in six events over 18 rounds with a scoring average 75.7.
- Had a 19th place finish at the Grandover Collegiate (72-72-72=216).
- In fall qualifying forever earned the nickname “Mr. 60” when he set the Miller Memorial GC record with an 11-under 60.
- Topped the former course record of 61, set by Mark Brant during an MSU team qualifying round in 2007.
2021-22
- Saw action in six rounds with a scoring average of 78.8.
- Was selected to attend the NCAA Career in Sports Forum.
2020-21
- Did not play in any events.
2019-20
- In a season shortened by the Covid-19 pandemic, he appeared in 14 rounds with a scoring average of 76.2.
2018-19
- Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Before MSU
- Joins Murray State after great prep career at Christian County High School.
- Had a total of seven wins in his senior season of 2017.
- Won the Paducah Tilghman invitational with a score of 69.
- Placed second at the Kentucky High School Athletics Association Region-2 championship with a score of 69.
- Had a 35th place showing at the KHSAA State Tournament with scores of 77-76=153.
- Was named the Athlete of the Year by the Kentucky New Era in 2017.
Personal
- Born May 5, 2000, son of David and Rebecca Buchanan.
- Siblings: sisters, Elizabeth and Kathryn.
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Casey Brockman
Tuesday, January 20
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Danny Alfeldt
Tuesday, January 20
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Alexa Becker
Tuesday, January 20
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Ivan Roe
Tuesday, January 20









