APSU Men's Golf Tied for Fifth at Lake Las Vegas Invitational

Patton Samuels Fires Career-Low 64 to Move into Second Place

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) men's golf team shot a 10-under 278 in the second round of the Lake Las Vegas Invitational, moving up three spots on the leaderboard to tie for fifth place with a score of 4-under 572. Patton Samuels led the way with a career-low 8-under 64, which matched the third-best 18-hole score in APSU history.

Why it matters

This strong performance by the APSU men's golf team at a high-profile tournament in Nevada showcases the program's continued growth and competitiveness at the Division I level. The Governors are looking to build on their success and make a push towards the top of the leaderboard in the final round.

The details

Samuels carded seven birdies and an eagle, with just a single bogey, to pick up nine spots on the field and finish the day in second place, two shots behind the leader. Jackson Wise and Grady Cox also had solid rounds to contribute to APSU's team score. The Governors are paired with UC San Diego and Coastal Carolina for the final round on Wednesday.

  • The second round of the Lake Las Vegas Invitational was played on Tuesday.
  • The final round will be played on Wednesday with a 10:30am shotgun start.

The players

Patton Samuels

A member of the APSU men's golf team who fired a career-low 8-under 64 in the second round, moving him into second place individually.

Jackson Wise

A member of the APSU men's golf team who shot a 2-under 70 in the second round, moving up seven spots on the leaderboard.

Grady Cox

A member of the APSU men's golf team who carded a 1-under 71 in the second round, gaining eight spots on the leaderboard.

John Mark Mills

A member of the APSU men's golf team who tallied the final counting score of 1-over 73 in the second round.

Parker Elkins

A member of the APSU men's golf team who shot a 4-over 76 in the second round.

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What they’re saying

“Patton Samuels fired a career-low eight-under 64, helping the Austin Peay State University (APSU) men's golf team shoot 10-under 278 to pick up three spots on the leaderboard and finish the second round of the Lake Las Vegas Invitational tied for fifth with a score of four-under 572.”

— News Staff (Clarksville Online)

What’s next

The APSU men's golf team will compete in the final round of the Lake Las Vegas Invitational on Wednesday with a 10:30am shotgun start.

The takeaway

The APSU men's golf team's strong performance at the Lake Las Vegas Invitational, led by Patton Samuels' career-low round, demonstrates the program's continued growth and competitiveness at the Division I level as they look to make a push towards the top of the leaderboard in the final round.