APSU Men's Golf Heads to Seminole Intercollegiate in Florida

Governors look to build on recent top-10 finishes at tournament hosted by Florida State

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:10am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) men's golf team is set to compete in the Seminole Intercollegiate, hosted by Florida State University, from Sunday to Tuesday at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida. The Governors will face a 20-team, 100-player field that includes several Atlantic Sun Conference foes as well as other regional opponents.

Why it matters

This tournament represents an important opportunity for the APSU men's golf team to continue their strong spring season and build momentum heading into the postseason. The Governors are coming off back-to-back top-10 finishes and a runner-up result in their last outing, and will look to carry that success into this high-profile event hosted by a major Division I program.

The details

Leading the way for APSU is Patton Samuels, who holds a 69.83 scoring average this season with nine rounds in the 60s and 14 rounds at even or under par. Parker Elkins, Grady Cox, Zach Olsen, and John Mark Mills round out the Governors' lineup. Due to potential inclement weather, the first two rounds will be played on Sunday with a 7:30 a.m. CT shotgun start.

  • The Seminole Intercollegiate will take place from Sunday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • The first two rounds will be played on Sunday, March 15 with a 7:30 a.m. CT shotgun start.

The players

Patton Samuels

The leading golfer for the APSU Governors, Samuels holds a 69.83 scoring average this season with nine rounds in the 60s and 14 rounds at even or under par.

Parker Elkins

The second-ranked player for APSU with a 74.20 scoring average, Elkins has two rounds in the 60s and five rounds at even or under par this season.

Grady Cox

Ranking third on the team with a 73.56 scoring average, Cox has one round in the 60s and three rounds at even or under par.

Zach Olsen

Olsen has a 76.22 scoring average this season with three rounds at even or under par.

John Mark Mills

Holding a 73.17 scoring average, Mills ranks second on the team with seven rounds at even or under par and one round in the 60s.

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What’s next

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the first two rounds of the Seminole Intercollegiate will be played on Sunday, March 15.

The takeaway

The APSU men's golf team is looking to build on their recent strong performances as they compete against a talented field at the prestigious Seminole Intercollegiate hosted by Florida State University. This tournament represents an important opportunity for the Governors to continue their momentum and prepare for the postseason.