Austin Peay Golf Opens Spring Season at Palmas Del Mar Collegiate

Clarksville, Tennessee – Austin Peay State University’s men’s golf team begins its spring season this weekend, travelling to Humacao, Puerto Rico, to compete in the UNC Greensboro’s Palmas Del Mar Collegiate tournament. The three-day event, taking place Sunday through Tuesday, will be held on the Flamboyan Course at Palmas Del Mar Golf Club.

A Competitive Field

The Governors will face a challenging field of 14 teams, including Boston College, Delaware, Eastern Kentucky, Kennesaw State, Michigan, Rhode Island, Rutgers, Southern Illinois, TCU, UNC Greensboro, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Wofford. The par-72 course measures 7,122 yards.

Governors Lineup and Fall Performance

Austin Peay will be led by Patton Samuels, who posted a team-best scoring average of 70.25 during the fall season. Samuels consistently performed at a high level, recording nine rounds at even or under par and six rounds in the 60s, with counting scores in 11 of his 12 fall appearances.

John Mark Mills is next in the lineup, having achieved a 73.67 scoring average in his debut fall season with the Governors. He also recorded four rounds at even or under par and one round in the 60s, contributing to 11 counting scores in 12 rounds played.

Jackson Wise will make his third appearance of the season, bringing a 76.33 scoring average. He achieved two rounds at even or under par during the fall, with four counting scores in six rounds.

Grady Cox, with a fall scoring average of 72.67, will participate in his second tournament of the season. He posted one round at even or under par with one counting score in three rounds played.

Rounding out the team is Zach Olsen, who will make his second appearance as a Governor after a fall scoring average of 75.00. Olsen contributed a counting score in all three rounds he played during his previous appearance.

Did You Know? Will Swigart previously defeated Murray State’s Derek Limberg 2&1 at the Battle of the Border Match Play.

Will Swigart will compete as an individual, marking his first tournament appearance in an Austin Peay uniform this spring.

Tournament Details and Coverage

Austin Peay is paired with Michigan, Rhode Island, and Southern Illinois for the opening round, which is scheduled for a 6:30 a.m. (CT) shotgun start on Sunday. Live scoring for the Palmas Del Mar Collegiate will be available through Clippd. Fans can follow the Governors men’s golf team on X and Instagram (@GovsMGO) or visit LetsGoPeay.com for news, updates, and results.

Expert Insight: The Palmas Del Mar Collegiate represents a key opportunity for Austin Peay to assess its performance against a diverse range of programs as it transitions into the spring portion of its season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par and yardage of the Flamboyan Course?

The Flamboyan Course at Palmas Del Mar Golf Club is a par-72 course measuring 7,122 yards.

Who is leading Austin Peay’s lineup?

Patton Samuels is leading the Governors’ lineup, with a team-leading scoring average of 70.25 during the fall season.

How can fans follow the tournament?

Fans can follow the tournament through live scoring on Clippd, and by following the Governors men’s golf team on X and Instagram (@GovsMGO) or visiting LetsGoPeay.com.

As the Governors begin their spring season in Puerto Rico, what impact will this tournament have on their overall strategy for the remainder of the year?