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Folds of Honor Collegiate
Alabama Wins Folds of Honor Collegiate for Second Consecutive Year
9/10/2025 7:40:00 PM | Men's Golf
William Jennings claimed medalist honors, will earn exemption into the PGA TOUR’s 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – William Jennings claimed medalist honors to lead the No. 18 Alabama men's golf team swept the team and individual titles for a second straight year, winning the Folds of Honor Collegiate on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide finished at 5-under par 847 (285-280-282) to win by six shots and was the only team in the 15-team field to finish below par.
Three Crimson Tide golfers finished among the top 10 individuals, led by Jennings' tournament total of 4-under par 209 (71-67-71). Jack Mitchell, who placed seventh overall a year ago, was in fourth this year with a 1-under 211 (71-71-69) while Connor Brown tied for seventh at 1-over 214 (73-71-70).
With his win, Jennings earns a PGA TOUR exemption to the 2026 Rocket Classic, which will be played July 30-Aug. 2, 2026 at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Mich.
Head Coach Jay Seawell Comments
- On winning Folds of Honor Collegiate for a second consecutive year: "It really feels great. I'm really proud of the guys. They prepared hard in the couple of weeks leading up to the season opener and we just played really well throughout the week. Today was awesome. I saw our guys play and compete with a lead, battle adversity and hold on to win. We didn't play well early and then it just kind of clicked and it was really great to see. We will enjoy this one, get back to Tuscaloosa and get focused on next week. But great start to the year."
- On William Jennings earning medalist honors: "William is a great story of perseverance. He pushed through some really low times as a golfer. He did not play well for us last February and he just has worked so hard. I couldn't be more proud of him, all of our coaches and teammates to help him get to this point. He came to us as one of the top recruits in the country and if we are going to be a championship team we certainly need William to help us reach our goals. He made a real pressure putt on No. 18 to win it, we're going to go have some milkshakes and enjoy it with him."
Individual Highlights
- William Jennings followed in the footsteps of former UA golfer Dominic Clemons, who won last year's event which was also his first appearance in a Crimson Tide uniform
- Jennings finished tied for first in par 3 scoring (-3, 2.75) and second on par 4 holes (E, 4.00) on his way to claiming medalist honors
- Jennings had 12 birdies which was tied for third overall with teammate Jack Mitchell
- Mitchell also finished tied for second in par 4 scoring (E, 4.00) on his way to a career best finish and matching a career low 54-hole total
- Connor Brown was seventh overall on par 4s (+3, 4.09) as he earned the second-best finish of his career
- Jonathan Griz finished tied for 25th overall with a 6-over par 219 (70-71-78), while Nick Gross rounded out Alabama as he tied for 53rd with a 227 (75-80-72)
Team Highlights
- The Crimson Tide finished six shots better than No. 43 Notre Dame (+1)
- Cincinnati (+11) and Kansas (+11) finished tied for third, with No. 30 Cal (+12) rounding out the top five teams, respectively
- As a team, Alabama led the field in par 3 scoring (-1, 2.98), par 4 scoring (+24, 4.15) and total birdies (53)
- The Folds of Honor Collegiate was created to benefit the non-profit organization, Folds of Honor, that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces
Next Up
- Alabama will return to action Sept. 19-21 at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational
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