TROY, Ala. - Austin Peay State University women's golf team will attempt to rebound from a disappointing performance in its own tourney when it when it tees off Monday at the Troy Invitational, a 54-hole tournament being played at Troy Country Club.
The teams will play 36 holes Monday on the par-72, 6,100-yard course and will close out the tourney Tuesday with 18 holes. Both days begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
"I am looking forward to seeing how we come back after a rough last week," said APSU head coach Sara Robson after her team's ninth-place finish in the F&M APSU Invitational last week. "We are a very talented golf team and the girls have been working hard to improve in different areas."
In 2006, the Lady Govs recorded their lowest scoring round in program history with a 300 18-hole total in this tournament. Although the tournament has moved from Arrowhead Country Club to Troy Country Club, the ladies hope to break that record.
"Our program has been blessed with 10 amazing and talented golfers," Robson said. "If these girls will believe in themselves, I think they will be surprised at the outcome."
Senior Staci Lynch is expected to lead the Govs after a ninth-place finish at the F&M. Freshman Catherine Smith, who matched Lynch's 157 last week, is coming off a final-round 73 at the F&M, the tourney's second lowest round.
With a 78 scoring average, junior Chelsea Harris has remained consistent during the fall while senior Angelina Manzitto looks to find her putting stroke to help improve on last week's score. Junior Ashley Wathen, who also is to progress her game, will round out the five-person team. Junior Catie Tucker will play as an individual.
The 10-team tournament will include Ohio Valley Conference rivals Tennessee State and Jacksonville State.
"The key to us playing well this week is to come out with great attitudes, stay focus on the shot at hand and to stay in the present," said Robson. "We have to realize we can't control the past or the future while we are on the golf course; all we can worry about is the shot we are approaching. If we do this our talent will allow us to play well."
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