Troy University Athletics
Monday, October 5
Estero, Fla.
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Troy University
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West Bay Collegiate
Troy Men’s Golf Readies for West Bay Collegiate Invitational
10/4/2026 11:13:00 AM | Golf (M)
TROY, Ala. – Coming off a victory at the Argent Financial Classic this past week, the Troy men's golf team is back to work Monday and Tuesday at the West Bay Collegiate Invitational at the West Bay Club in Estero, Florida.
The Trojans shot 18-under as a team in their win this past week, including an 11-under in the final round, the second-best relative to par in program history. First-year Jack Lowery led the way, carding an 8-under 64 in the final round, tied for the lowest relative to par in program history.
Lowery tied for third place individually, shooting 6-under after opening his collegiate career with a 5-under 211 at the Golfweek Fall Challenge. He's played five of his six collegiate rounds in the red and has finished in the top 10 in both outings.
Troy golfers have combined for four top-10 finishes and nine top-25 performances through the first two tournaments of the year. Pablo Gracia and Thomas Crane join Lowery with five under-par rounds this year, while Lee Poppell has played three in the red, including a 5-under 67 at the Argent Financial Classic.
The Trojans have opened the year with all six team rounds under-par, including rounds of 11-under, 8-under and 7-under. Troy is averaging 5.83 strokes under-par as a team this year, paced by Lowery's -1.83 score vs. par.
Tournament Name: West Bay Collegiate Invitational
Dates: Oct. 5-6
Host: Florida Gulf Coast
Course: West Bay Club – Par 72, 6,939 yards
Location: Estero, Fla.
Format: 36 Holes Monday, 18 Holes Tuesday
Field: Troy, Florida Gulf Coast, App State, Elon, Florida Atlantic, Houston Christian, Jacksonville, Lamar, Lipscomb, Stetson, Central Florida, ULM, UTRGV, UTSA and West Georgia
Troy Lineup
Jack Lowery (6 rounds, 70.17 avg., -1.83 vs. par)
Pablo Gracia (6 rounds, 70.50 avg., -1.50 vs. par)
Lee Poppell (6 rounds, 71.17 avg., -0.83 vs. par)
Thomas Crane (6 rounds, 71.00 avg., -1.00 vs. par)
Lawton Emblom (6 rounds, 74.00 avg., 2.00 vs. par)
The Trojans shot 18-under as a team in their win this past week, including an 11-under in the final round, the second-best relative to par in program history. First-year Jack Lowery led the way, carding an 8-under 64 in the final round, tied for the lowest relative to par in program history.
Lowery tied for third place individually, shooting 6-under after opening his collegiate career with a 5-under 211 at the Golfweek Fall Challenge. He's played five of his six collegiate rounds in the red and has finished in the top 10 in both outings.
Troy golfers have combined for four top-10 finishes and nine top-25 performances through the first two tournaments of the year. Pablo Gracia and Thomas Crane join Lowery with five under-par rounds this year, while Lee Poppell has played three in the red, including a 5-under 67 at the Argent Financial Classic.
The Trojans have opened the year with all six team rounds under-par, including rounds of 11-under, 8-under and 7-under. Troy is averaging 5.83 strokes under-par as a team this year, paced by Lowery's -1.83 score vs. par.
Tournament Name: West Bay Collegiate Invitational
Dates: Oct. 5-6
Host: Florida Gulf Coast
Course: West Bay Club – Par 72, 6,939 yards
Location: Estero, Fla.
Format: 36 Holes Monday, 18 Holes Tuesday
Field: Troy, Florida Gulf Coast, App State, Elon, Florida Atlantic, Houston Christian, Jacksonville, Lamar, Lipscomb, Stetson, Central Florida, ULM, UTRGV, UTSA and West Georgia
Troy Lineup
Jack Lowery (6 rounds, 70.17 avg., -1.83 vs. par)
Pablo Gracia (6 rounds, 70.50 avg., -1.50 vs. par)
Lee Poppell (6 rounds, 71.17 avg., -0.83 vs. par)
Thomas Crane (6 rounds, 71.00 avg., -1.00 vs. par)
Lawton Emblom (6 rounds, 74.00 avg., 2.00 vs. par)
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