Combs Sets the Course for 2024-25 Women’s Golf Season With Strong 11-Event Campaign

By: Casey Crigger, Director of Athletics Communications

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Set for her sixth season at the helm of the Austin Peay State University women’s golf program, head coach Jessica Combs has announced an 11-event schedule, highlighted by three tournaments hosted by Power Five Conference programs and a trip to Hawaii to close the fall, for the Governors 2024-25 season, Tuesday.

“Our strength of schedule this year is the absolute toughest it’s ever been,” said Combs. “I wanted this squad to have a chance to compete against some of the best teams in the country, and this schedule gives us a chance to do just that. This fall and next spring will prepare us better than ever to compete in the ASUN Championship in April. I’m confident these girls will gain confidence and even more maturity as the year goes on, and we will see that come to fruition in Huntsville at the ASUN Conference Championship.”

Austin Peay opens the season with Kansas State’s Powercat Invitational, Sept. 8-10, at Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, Kansas. After opening the season in the Sunflower State, the Governors play in Murray State’s The Velvet, Sept. 15-17, at the Country Club of Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky.

The Govs second Power Five tournament is next when they compete at Missouri’s Johnie Imes Invitational, Sept. 22-24, at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, Missouri.

The Battle of the Border, Oct. 6-7, against Murray State at Hopkinsville Country Club in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is next on the schedule. The Govs fell to the Racers, 8.0-5.0, in the Ryder Cup/Solheim Cup match-play style event last season.

For the fourth straight season, the Governors play at Arkansas State’s Lady Red Wolves Classic, Oct. 13-15, at Sage Meadows Country Club in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Finally, the Govs close out the fall with their first-ever trip to the Aloha State when they compete in Hawaii’s Rainbow Wahine Invitational, Oct. 20-23, at Kapolei Golf Club in Kapolei, Hawaii.

The spring slate kicks off at North Florida’s Momentum Transportation UNF Collegiate, March 2-4, at Jacksonville Golf and Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida. Then, for the first time during the 2024-25 season, the Govs tee it up in the home state when they compete at Lipscomb’s The Nashville Invitational, March 23-25, at The President’s Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course in Nashville, Tennessee.

East Carolina’s Ironwood Invitational, March 30-April 1, at Ironwood Golf & Country Club in Greenville, North Carolina, is next on the docket for Austin Peay. The Governors then close the regular season at the Tennessee Spring Challenge, April 6-7, at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville, Tennessee.

For the third-straight season, the Atlantic Sun Conference Women’s Golf Championship, April 13-15, is held at the RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove Highlands Course in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. The Govs finished fourth at last season’s ASUN Championship, led by Kaley Campbell, Kady Foshaug, and Jillian Breedlove, who all shot three-over 219 and finished tied for 14th.

For news and updates throughout the 2024-25 women’s golf season, follow Austin Peay women’s golf (@GovsWGO) on X and Instagram or check back at LetsGoPeay.com.