Men’s Golf Inks Top Recruiting Class

TROY, Ala. – The Troy men's golf team bolstered its roster with the signing of three student-athletes during the NCAA's early signing period this week. The Trojans welcomed Blake Rigdon, Brantley Scott and Jake Springer to the program, and all three will be eligible in Fall 2021.

Blake Rigdon | Destin, Fla. | Niceville HS
Three-time Northwest Florida Player of the Year … Birdied fourth playoff hole to win the Florida Junior Tour's Rocky Bayou Open in October … Peaked at No. 231 on the Junior Golf Scoreboard national rankings … Finished 11^th at the FSGA Junior Championship … Two-time county individual champion … Won the 2019 Miracle Strip Invitational

Head Coach Bart Barnes
"We are excited about the addition of Blake Rigdon to our program. Blake is an accomplished player with top notch ball striking. I look forward to seeing his impact on our program."

Brantley Scott | Dothan, Ala. | Rehobeth HS
Currently ranked as the No. 40 player in the 2021 class according to Junior Golf Scoreboard national rankings; highest overall ranking was at No. 78 … Posted a 69.77 scoring average this past summer with six rounds of 66 or lower … 2018 Alabama Substate Individual Champion … State qualifier three straight years … Won a pair of Southeastern Junior Golf Tour events – Southern Junior at Saugahatchee and Magnolia Grove Junior Classic … Shot an 8-under 64 at the Harris English Invitational in Oct. 2020 with 10 birdies, including a run of eight straight … Shot a 6-under 66 in the opening round of the 2020 Junior Masters

Head Coach Bart Barnes
"In Brantley, we are adding a proven scorer and winner. Brantley has shown an exciting ability to string birdies together and post low rounds with his strong short iron play and putting. He is a great addition to our program."

Jake Springer | Tallahassee, Fla. | Chiles HS
Four-year starter on the 2019 and 2020 Florida 3A State Championship teams … Placed second individually at the 2020 Florida 3A State Championship … Won the 2018 Southeastern Junior Golf Tour Peach Blossom Classic … Finished 2020 with a 73.10 scoring average with no rounds over 76 … Peaked at 223 on the Junior Golf Scoreboard national ranking; climbed nearly 1,000 spots … Ranked as the No. 111 player in the 2021 class per Junior Golf Scoreboard … Did not begin playing golf until age 13

Head Coach Bart Barnes
"We are extremely excited to sign Jake. He is a gritty competitor and hard worker. Jake has led on championship teams and proven himself throughout his junior career. I love his attitude and short game."

Troy University Athletics

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