Men's Golf competes at two events

Troy men’s golf had a full state of competition on their hands. A few members of the team traveled to Killen to take part in the Turtle Point Invite. Members that did not participate there got the chance to participate in the Everett GMC Buick Classic, held in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Of the members that participated in the Turtle Point Invite, Lawton Emblom shot 1-under par, which tied him for 18th place – this is his first taste of collegiate action. Shooting just one shot over was Pierce Becker – he landed in a four-way tie for 20th place. Also securing a top 40 position while shooting six over was Haston Emblom -- The Emblom twins combined for 15 birdies on day one.  

Looking over to the Everett GMC Buick Classic, Troy’s 5-under par performance secured 15th place – no individual Trojan placed outside of the top 100. Their best performances came in rounds one and three, respectively. The Trojans shot even par in the opening round and shot 6-under-par to close the tournament out, their best round of the season. 

Pablo Gracia led the way for the Trojans in individual play. He landed in a six-way tie for 11th place, shooting 5-under overall. On day one, Gracia accounted for three birdies and eagles respectively.  

Shooting 1-under par and landing in a tie for 30th was Lee Poppell. His performance was anchored by strong performances in rounds one and three – shooting 7-under in round one and 4-under in round three. Poppell climbed 20 spots in the rankings between rounds two and three. 

Coming in tied for 65th in the rankings was Grant Yeager. Yeager climbed 13 spots in round three, by shooting 1-under.  

Tied for 71st was Thomas Crane. Crane shot 10 shots over par overall. Crane is responsible for six day one birdies.  

Rounding out the Trojans’ induvial rankings was Landon Noble. Noble tied for the 74th spot in the rankings by finishing 12 shots over par. He is also responsible for six birdies on day one. 

Troy men’s golf will be back in action October 27-28, as they travel to Palm Beach, Florida for the FAU Invitational.