Women’s golf shines; gets rained out

( Photo / Troy Athletics ) Junior Judith Castro swings driver at the First Coast Classic hosted by Western Kentucky.  Tanner Colvin Sports Writer Coming off a second-place finish to open the spring season, the Troy Women’s Golf team returned Monday at the First Coast Classic held by Western Kentucky at the par 72, 6,002-yard Deerwood Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida.  Head Coach Randy Keck rolled out the same lineup for the Trojans’ second event of the spring as he did in last week’s match and Troy had four individuals…

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Men’s golf tees off in first tournament

( Photo / Troy Athletics ) Will McFadden squats on a green to read a putt during this the first tournament of the year held in Statesboro, Georgia. Wesley Kircharr Sports Writer The Troy men’s golf team took part in its first tournament of the new year, traveling to Statesboro, Georgia, last weekend to compete in the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate. The competition lasted from Sunday through Monday and challenged players with high winds, forcing the average scores upward. The average score for the weekend was 78.03 and every hole…

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Futrell leads mens’ golf in Baton Rouge

Dylan Hurst Staff Writer The Trojan golf team finished play at the David Toms Intercollegiate at the University Club in Baton Rouge in ninth place overall, with Conner Futrell leading the individuals with his 13th-place finish Saturday and Sunday.    Troy recorded the third-best score in the second round after rain shortened that day’s total play.  During the third round, the Trojans shot 3-over to move past three other teams in the final standings. Futrell finished the tournament with seven birdies overall and shot a 72 on his first and…

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Troy men’s golf looks to have back-to-back sucsessful seasons

Michael Shipma Sports Editor The Troy men’s golf team hopes to continue its individual and team success from last year when it starts the season on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the College of Charleston Invitational at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Last season, the Trojans had a league-high four individual golfers named to the All-Sun Belt team. Despite losing some of these key athletes from last season, head coach Matt Terry said he is optimistic going into this season. “It’s going to be tough with the loss of our four seniors…

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Women’s golf wins John Kirk/Panther Intercollegiate title

Wally Pendergrass Staff Writer The Troy women’s golf team won the John Kirk/Panther Intercollegiate on Tuesday, March 31, while the men’s golf team finished third in the Furman Intercollegiate on Sunday, March 29. The women’s golf team beat out Middle Tennessee State on the final day, shooting an 892, while the rival Blue Raiders finished with an 897. On top of winning the team event, sophomore Fatima Fernandez Cano won the individual title, shooting a 210 for the event. She carded an eagle and five birdies during her final round.…

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