By Joe Britton and Tucker Berry

ATHENS, Tenn. – An experienced Bulldogs have high expectations to the 2023-2024 golf season after coming off one of the worst seasons in Tennessee Wesleyan history.

With four out five starters being seniors, and the team picking up a Walters State standout transfer the Bulldogs have expectations entering this season to hop into the top 25 rankings and reach the national tournament in the spring.

The Bulldogs are entering this season being picked to finish 5^th in the AAC conference rankings, behind their rival, Bryan College. Whom the Bulldogs finished behind in last year’s conference tournament ending the Bulldogs national tournament hopes. Following with the team to finish 5^th in the conference, the Bulldogs are also receiving votes to finish first in the conference through the AAC Coaches Poll’s.

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A battle is expected for the 2023-24 AAC Men's Golf Championship as @TMUBears and @RU_Eagles both are picked to finish first

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The team has high expectations as the season comes closer as the Bulldogs roster has provided some of the better qualifying scores from pervious seasons.

The Bulldogs will open their redemption season with two of the biggest tournaments in the NAIA golf season. They will travel to the Coastal Georgia Fall Invite in Waverly, GA on September 11^th and 12^th. The Bulldogs will then travel to the biggest tournament of their 2023-2024 season at the Invite at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Florida. With the top teams in the nation participating in the tournament, the Bulldogs will be looking forward to jumping in the NAIA rankings.

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