On Sunday, June 13, 2021, Hayden Carner was recognized as the 2020-2021 Community College Athlete of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Hayden is the third CACC Trojan Golfer to have received this distinction. Zach Primavera won the award in (2008) and John Michael O'Toole in (2012).

Home: Birmingham, AL 

Home Golf Course: Greystone Country Club 

High School: Spain Park HS 

College: Freshman; Central Alabama Community College 

Sport: Golf 

Hayden has proven to be an excellent young man in all aspects since joining the Trojan Golf Program. Along with being quick witted, and a tremendous gentleman of high character, he has proven to be a leader of the CACC Trojan Golf Team. He has attained that position through his hard work ethic, performance on the golf course and by being a student of the game. In his first year of college golf, Hayden finished in the top-5 of every tournament in the fall and spring seasons, while winning two events, including our ACCC Conference Championship.  

Not surprisingly, Hayden is also an outstanding student in the classroom, making the President's List in the fall and the Dean's List in the spring.   

In his freshman year, Hayden was one a handful of collegiate golfers to be considered for the annual Palmer Cup. He was also a finalist for the Phil Mickelson and Jack Nicklaus Awards. Hayden was selected as an All-Region and All-District golfer.  Also, he earned the PING First Team All-American recognition from the Golf Coaches Association of America.  

Presently, Hayden is being sought after by a number of SEC and Sun Belt Conference Universities. In the fall of 2021, he will be returning to Central Alabama Community College to acquire his Associates Degree before transferring to a four-year University.