Patton Samuels shot a phenomenal seven-under 65, finishing as the runner-up and leading Austin Peay State University's men's golf team to a seventh-place finish at The Racer Invitational. The Governors ended their regular season with a score of 14-over 878, just behind Southern Illinois and SIUE. Chattanooga took the victory with a team score of 19-under 845, while Evan Rogers claimed individual honors at seven-under 209.

By the Numbers
  • Patton Samuels shot seven-under 65, posting the best single-round score of the tournament by three shots.
  • Austin Peay finished with a final aggregate score of 14-over 878, tying for seventh place.
State of Play
  • Samuels moved up 24 spots on the leaderboard by shooting eight birdies in the final round.
  • Zach Olsen shot one-over 73, finishing tied for 39th at six-over 222.
  • Parker Elkins and Jack Dyer both completed the tournament tied for 49th, each scoring eight-over 224.
What's Next

Austin Peay will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Golf Championships from April 21-23 at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Georgia. This championship marks the start of their postseason.

Bottom Line

Samuels' impressive performance highlights his skill ahead of the upcoming championships, signaling strong potential for Austin Peay in the postseason. With the team's recent successes and individual achievements, they are positioned for a competitive showing in the conference tournament.