Adam Coppock

Staff Writer

Both men’s and women’s golf were in action over spring break with a strong No. 7 finish from men’s side at the JSU Grub Mart-Young Oil Intercollegiate.
“They played rather poorly early on in the first round,” Troy coach Matt Terry said. “But by the end they improved by nearly 30 strokes to finish strong.”
Michael McGrady led the way for the Trojans, finishing with his second straight 69 last Tuesday winning the individual championship by one stroke.
“I’m always extremely proud when a player wins an individual title,” Terry said. “But, he wants to see his team right there with him.”
McGrady finished at 2-under 214 with scores of 76, 69 and 69.
Despite McGrady’s showing, Columbus State won the team title at 894.
Jake Brodhead tied for No. 13 at 227 with rounds of 75, 78 and 74.
Jay Harris tied for No. 40 at 235 with rounds of 84, 79 and 72.
Jordy Hayden and Wes Parker had similar rounds, both finishing tied for No. 55 at 241.
“It was definitely a positive way to end the tourney,” Terry said, “especially getting ready to head to Middle Tennessee next week.”
The Trojans head to Middle Tennessee Monday for the MTSU Aldila Intercollegiate.
On the women’s side, the Trojans finished No. 12 in the Samford Intercollegiate over the break.
Charlotte Sundqvist led the way for the Trojans, finishing tied for No. 25 with a 235 and her low round at a 75.
Kaley Branton and Desirae Zine both tied for No. 48 with a 237.
Sarah Weldon shot the lowest round of her career with a 78 to finish at No. 84 with a 272.
“We play 12 or 13 good holes and then make some large mistakes at different times,” Terry said. “Hopefully we can correct those before we go to Southern Miss.”
The Trojans head to Hattiesburg, Miss. Monday for the USM Lady Eagle Invitational.