University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2018-19 Golf Roster
Elston, Triston
Triston Elston
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Baton Rouge, La.
- High School:
- Catholic
Bio
2018-19 Season
• Recorded a 74.10 scoring average in 22 rounds of play.
• Has competed in eight events during the season.
• Carded career-low 54-hole total 2-under 214 (68-74-72) at Lake Charles Toyota Invitational.
• Tied low-round of 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Lake Charles Toyota Invitational.
• Recorded five rounds of par or better.
• Carded four eagles on the season, one off the single-season school record set four times.
• Eighth-place finish at David Toms Intercollegiate (72-71-73-216)
• Finished at 2-over 218 (71-73-74) at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational.
• Went 2-0 at the Jerry Weeks Match Play Tournament, earning victories over Peter Staalbo of South Alabama (1 up) and Brian Richards of Southern Miss (7 & 6).
2017-18 Season
• Carded a 74.12 scoring average in 33 rounds playing in 11 tournaments.
• Notched eight rounds of par or better during the season including three rounds in the 60s.
• Tallied three Top 25 finishes on the season.
• Best finish came at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate finishing in a tie for 13th at 2-over par.
• Lowest round of the season was a 68 twice at the Louisville Cardinal Challenge and the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational.
• Registered his best score in relation to par at the Border Olympics finishing at even par.
• Had 31 of his 33 rounds count towards the team score.
2016-17 Season
• Posted a 75.27 scoring average in 30 rounds.
• Equaled his career low round of 70 at the Warrior Princeville Makai Tournament.
• Had four rounds of par or better on the season.
• Best finish came at the Jim West Intercollegiate where he finished in a tie for 33rd at 4-over par.
• Made an appearance in 11 events with only one coming as an individual.
2015-16 Season
• Notched a 76.26 scoring average in 31 rounds.
• Low round was a 70 which he accomplished twice: SBC Fall Preview and The Grove Intercollegiate.
• Carded three rounds of par or better.
• Best finish came at the The Grove Intercollegiate placing seventh with a two-round score of 3-over par, which is also his career-best finish in relation to par.
• Saw action in 11 events appearing as an individual twice.
Personal
• Full name is Triston Charles Elston.
• Born on March 20, 1997.
• Son of Scott and Kim Elston.
• Majoring in management.
ELSTON STATISTICS
Top-20 Finishes: 5
Rounds of par or better: 20
Low Round: 68, 3x, last at Lake Charles Invitational (March 18-19, 2019)
Low 54-Hole Total: 214, Lake Charles Toyota Invitational (March 18-19, 2019)
Rounds In the 60s: 4
Best Finish: 7th, The Grove Intercollegiate (Oct. 25-26, 2015)
* - Played as an individual
• Recorded a 74.10 scoring average in 22 rounds of play.
• Has competed in eight events during the season.
• Carded career-low 54-hole total 2-under 214 (68-74-72) at Lake Charles Toyota Invitational.
• Tied low-round of 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Lake Charles Toyota Invitational.
• Recorded five rounds of par or better.
• Carded four eagles on the season, one off the single-season school record set four times.
• Eighth-place finish at David Toms Intercollegiate (72-71-73-216)
• Finished at 2-over 218 (71-73-74) at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational.
• Went 2-0 at the Jerry Weeks Match Play Tournament, earning victories over Peter Staalbo of South Alabama (1 up) and Brian Richards of Southern Miss (7 & 6).
2017-18 Season
• Carded a 74.12 scoring average in 33 rounds playing in 11 tournaments.
• Notched eight rounds of par or better during the season including three rounds in the 60s.
• Tallied three Top 25 finishes on the season.
• Best finish came at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate finishing in a tie for 13th at 2-over par.
• Lowest round of the season was a 68 twice at the Louisville Cardinal Challenge and the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational.
• Registered his best score in relation to par at the Border Olympics finishing at even par.
• Had 31 of his 33 rounds count towards the team score.
2016-17 Season
• Posted a 75.27 scoring average in 30 rounds.
• Equaled his career low round of 70 at the Warrior Princeville Makai Tournament.
• Had four rounds of par or better on the season.
• Best finish came at the Jim West Intercollegiate where he finished in a tie for 33rd at 4-over par.
• Made an appearance in 11 events with only one coming as an individual.
2015-16 Season
• Notched a 76.26 scoring average in 31 rounds.
• Low round was a 70 which he accomplished twice: SBC Fall Preview and The Grove Intercollegiate.
• Carded three rounds of par or better.
• Best finish came at the The Grove Intercollegiate placing seventh with a two-round score of 3-over par, which is also his career-best finish in relation to par.
• Saw action in 11 events appearing as an individual twice.
Personal
• Full name is Triston Charles Elston.
• Born on March 20, 1997.
• Son of Scott and Kim Elston.
• Majoring in management.
ELSTON STATISTICS
Top-20 Finishes: 5
Rounds of par or better: 20
Low Round: 68, 3x, last at Lake Charles Invitational (March 18-19, 2019)
Low 54-Hole Total: 214, Lake Charles Toyota Invitational (March 18-19, 2019)
Rounds In the 60s: 4
Best Finish: 7th, The Grove Intercollegiate (Oct. 25-26, 2015)
| 2015-16 | |||
| Place | Date | Tournament | Scores |
| T-49* | Sept. 14-15 | Sam Hall Intercollegiate | 74-74-73-221 (+8) |
| T-35 | Sept. 26-27 | SBC Fall Preview | 74-70-79-226 (+13) |
| T-36 | Oct. 4-6 | Cabo del Sol Intercollegiate | 75-75-76-226 (+10) |
| T-56 | Oct. 10-11 | David Toms Intercollegiate | 82-78-76-237 (+21) |
| 7 | Oct. 25-26 | The Grove Intercollegiate | 70-77-147 (+3) |
| 74 | Feb. 22-23 | Mobile Sports Authority Intercollegiate | 81-76-81-238 (+22) |
| T-62* | Feb. 29 - March 1 | 31st Annual Louisiana Classics | 71-81-78-230 (+14) |
| T-67 | March 11- 12 | Border Olympics | 74-75-149 (+5) |
| T-81 | March 21-22 | Lone Star Invitational | 81-79-80-240 (+24) |
| T-53 | April 4-5 | Old Waverly Collegiate Championship | 74-76-78-228 (+12) |
| 44 | April 24-27 | Sun Belt Championship | 73-75-77-225 (+12) |
| 2016-17 | |||
| Place | Date | Tournament | Scores |
| T-35 | Sept. 12-13 | Sam Hall Intercollegiate | 71-72-74-217 (+4) |
| T-66 | Sept. 18-20 | FAMC Intercollegiate at The Grove | 76-75-82-233 (+17) |
| 41 | Oct. 8-9 | David Toms Intercollegiate | 79-78-76-233 (+17) |
| T-52 | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 | Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational | 70-76-76-222 (+6) |
| T-9* | Feb. 20-21 | USA Individual Tournament | 75-71-76-222 (+9) |
| 69 | Feb. 27-28 | 32nd Annual Louisiana Classics | 77-83-74-234 (+18) |
| T-69 | March 10-11 | Border Olympics | 74-76-150 (+6) |
| T-57 | March 20-21 | Lone Star Invitational | 73-71-78-222 (+6) |
| T-75 | April 3-4 | Old Waverly Collegiate Championship | 75-77-152 (+8) |
| T-33 | April 10-11 | Jim West Intercollegiate | 74-74-148 (+4) |
| T-37 | April 23-25 | Sun Belt Championship | 74-78-73-225 (+12) |
| 2017-18 | |||
| Place | Date | Tournament | Scores |
| T-13 | Sept. 11-12 | Sam Hall Intercollegiate | 75-71-69-215 (+2) |
| T-18 | Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 | Louisville Cardinal Classic | 68-74-79-221 (+5) |
| 36 | Oct. 8-10 | FAMC Intercollegiate at The Grove | 75-75-77-227 (+11) |
| T63 | Oct. 29 - Oct. 31 | Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational | 75-68-74-217 (+1) |
| T27 | Feb. 12-13 | Mobile Sports Authority Intercollegiate | 74-73-73-220 (+4) |
| T59 | Feb. 26-27 | 33rd Annual Louisiana Classics | 73-76-73-222 (+6) |
| T33 | March 9-10 | Border Olympics | 73-72-71-216 (E) |
| T75 | March 19-20 | Lone Star Invitational | 77-77-82-236 (+20) |
| T31 | March 26-27 | Lake Charles Invitational | 75-76-72-223 (+7) |
| T46 | April 16-17 | Old Waverly Collegiate Championship | 80-76-73-229 (+13) |
| T21 | April 22-24 | Sun Belt Conference Championship | 76-73-71-220 (+7) |
| 2018-19 | |||
| Place | Date | Tournament | Scores |
| T-59 | Sept. 10-11 | Lone Star Invitational | 75-80-155 (+11) |
| T-77 | Sept. 14-16 | Louisville Cardinal Classic | 73-76-76-225 (+12) |
| 8 | Oct. 6-7 | David Toms Intercollegiate | 72-71-73-216 (E) |
| T-59 | Oct. 28-30 | Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational | 71-73-74-218 (+2) |
| T-74* | Feb. 25-26 | Louisiana Classics | 77-79-76-232 (+16) |
| T-34 | Mar. 11-12 | Lamkin Grips San Diego Classic | 74-75-73-222 (+6) |
| T32 | Mar. 18-19 | Lake Charles Toyota Invitational | 68-74-72-214 (-2) |
* - Played as an individual
| WHAT'S IN THE BAG | |
| Driver Fairway Woods, Hybrid Irons Wedges Putter |
TaylorMade M1 Titleist 917, Mizuno Driving Iron Titleist MB Blades Titleist SM7 Vokey Odyssey |
| My Dream Foursome would include: | Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus |
| Favorite TV Show | SportsCenter |
| Favorite Food | Louisiana Seafood |
| Favorite Course | Augusta National |
| Why I Chose Louisiana | Loved the atmosphere here in Lafayette, felt that I could have a great college experience while not being too far away from home |
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