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Austin Peay State

Austin Peay State University (APSU) is a public university in Clarksville, Tennessee, known for strong programs in nursing, business, education, psychology, and the liberal arts plus a growing campus and spirited Governor athletics. Students often rave about the supportive faculty, many clubs and organizations, improved campus housing and events, and the friendly, hometown‑style feel in the city’s northwest corner

State

Tennessee

Student Population

10,000

Acceptance Rate

96%

GPA Range

3.2–3.5

SAT Range

940–1160

Common Majors

nursing, business administration, psychology, education, biology

“Austin Peay feels like a small‑city campus where you can study in strong nursing and education programs, join lots of clubs and Governor game days, and still be close to a growing Tennessee community, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the expanding campus events and hands‑on advising made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,431 / $13,975

Conference

Atlantic Sun Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.1

Avg Women's Scores

77.7

Men's Team Notes

Austin Peay men opened at Golfweek Fall Challenge on Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, led by Samuels' 70.66 average with 14 sub-70 rounds. Steady scoring propelled top finishes at Austin Peay Intercollegiate on Bartley Crum Course and hosted events through birdie dominance on par-5s amid Tennessee winds.

Women's Team Notes

Governors women averaged 77.72 led by Ella Arnzen at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate on RTJ Highlands, posting top-30s with Jillian Breedlove's 76.26 stroke average. Resilient play fueled cuts made at Battle of the Borderlands on Woodlands Country Club via consistent par-4 scoring across challenging regional invitationals.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Easton Key

Women's Coach

Jessica Combs (Cathey)

Men's Email

keye@apsu.edu

Women's Email

combsj@apsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Easton Key was named Austin Peay's head men's golf coach in May 2024 after helping Arkansas State win the 2024 Sun Belt title as an assistant. He previously served four years as head coach at Delta State (2017-21), plus stints at Omaha and as a graduate assistant at Arkansas State. In his second season, Key's Govs opened 2025-26 strongly at Golfweek Fall Challenge, targeting ASUN success with talents like Patton Samuels.

Women's Coach Bio

Jessica Combs (Cathey) heads Austin Peay's women's golf program in the ASUN Conference, recently adding assistant Kristin Holt, a former Grace College standout, to her staff in 2024. Her leadership emphasizes team culture and the "Total Gov Concept" for on- and off-course growth. Cathey continues building on the program's history, recruiting key personnel to elevate performance in regional and conference competitions.

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