The Troy men's golf team heads to Cordova, Tennessee, for the Memphis Intercollegiate at Colonial Country Club. With a youthful lineup featuring multiple freshmen, head coach Clay Bounds seeks greater consistency after recent strong performances, including a 9-under round at the Golden Nugget Invitational. Three freshmen鈥擧aston Emblom, Lawton Emblom, and Thomas Crane鈥攚ill play key roles alongside upperclassmen Pablo Gracia and Lee Poppell. Poppell has led the team with five rounds under par in recent tournaments, while Gracia boasts a team-best seven rounds in the 60s this season.

By the Numbers
  • Troy's team lineup includes over 50% underclassmen this season.
  • Lee Poppell has a scoring average of 71.50 with -0.20 vs. par across 20 rounds.
  • Pablo Gracia has a scoring average of 71.45 with -0.25 vs. par over the same number of rounds.
State of Play
  • Troy's last performance featured a 9-under score, ranking fourth at the Seminole Intercollegiate after strong early rounds.
  • The Tennessee tournament runs from March 30-31, featuring 36 holes on Monday and 18 on Tuesday.
  • Troy competes against teams from Illinois State, Ole Miss, and others in a diverse field.
What's Next

If the Trojans can sustain their recent strong performances, they could improve their standings in upcoming tournaments and build momentum heading into the championship season.

Bottom Line

Troy's young golf team shows promise with strong individual performances, but consistency will be critical in achieving success at the Memphis Intercollegiate and beyond.