Trey Bridwell was the 2011 Conference Golfer of the Year on his way to Division III All-America honors and a national ranking of No. 3. He finished that season as the top-ranked golfer in par-3 and par scoring, and he went on to a three-year career in professional golf.
 
Bridwell during his pro golfing days became a nautical captain in the maritime industry. He later was director of maritime operations for Savannah Riverboat Cruises from 2017-19 before returning home to Tennessee in 2019. He and his wife now operate a Tennessee riverboat company.