NORMAN, Okla. – Auburn is set to begin its annual spring slate at No. 8 in the country, according to the first Bushnell/Golfweek Coaches Poll in 2021.
The Tigers are one of 10 teams from the Southeastern Conference that appear in the poll, joining No. 3 Vanderbilt, No. 5 Georgia, No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Arkansas, No. 11 Florida, No. 12 Texas A&M, No. 16 Alabama, No. 18 South Carolina and No. 23 LSU.
Auburn wrapped up the fall portion of its schedule ranked No. 8 by the Golfstat team rankings. The Tigers competed in three tournaments during the fall, all involving 14 SEC programs.
Auburn finished on a high note by capturing the team title at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate. The Tigers were one of three teams to end the annual three-round event at 19-under, and defeated Georgia and Vanderbilt in a playoff to earn the trophy.
Auburn had five golfers average under 72 strokes per round, highlighted by Graysen Huff at 67.7. Jovan Rebula was close behind at 70.3, followed by J.M. Butler (71.2), Wells Padgett (71.7) and Alex Vogelsong (71.7).
The Tigers begin the spring at the Gator Invitational, Feb. 12-14.
Tigers open spring at No. 8 in coaches’ poll
