APSU Men's Golf Sits 11th After Two Rounds at Racer Intercollegiate

Governors trail leaders Chattanooga by 34 strokes heading into final round

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:23am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) men's golf team shot a combined 591 over the first two rounds of the Racer Intercollegiate tournament, leaving them in 11th place out of 13 teams. The Governors were led by Patton Samuels, who is tied for 26th individually after rounds of 68 and 77.

Why it matters

This tournament is an important early-season event for the APSU men's golf team as they look to build momentum and qualify for the NCAA tournament later in the year. A strong finish could provide a boost in the rankings and confidence heading into the rest of the spring season.

The details

APSU shot a 292 in the first round and a 299 in the second round at the Country Club of Paducah. They trail the tournament leaders, Chattanooga, by 34 strokes. Patton Samuels led the Governors with a 145 total, while Jack Dyer, Zach Olsen, Parker Elkins, and John Mark Mills also contributed counting scores for APSU.

  • The tournament began on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The final round will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 with an 8:30am shotgun start.

The players

Patton Samuels

A member of the APSU men's golf team who shot a 68 in the first round and a 77 in the second round, putting him in a tie for 26th place individually.

Jack Dyer

A member of the APSU men's golf team who shot a 76 in the first round and a 73 in the second round, tying him for 51st place.

Zach Olsen

A member of the APSU men's golf team who shot a 73 in the first round and a 76 in the second round, tying him for 51st place.

Parker Elkins

A member of the APSU men's golf team who shot a 75 in both the first and second rounds, tying him for 58th place.

John Mark Mills

A member of the APSU men's golf team who shot a 77 in the first round and a 75 in the second round, tying him for 66th place.

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What’s next

The Governors will be paired with Southern Indiana, Bradley, and Lindenwood for the final round of the Racer Intercollegiate on Tuesday. Live scoring will be available online.

The takeaway

While the APSU men's golf team sits in 11th place after two rounds, they have an opportunity to make up ground in the final round and build momentum heading into the rest of the spring season. A strong finish could provide a boost in the rankings and confidence as they look to qualify for the NCAA tournament.