Alabama Men Golf Dominates Victory: The Alabama mens golf squad, featuring Canon Claycomb, Jonathan Griz, Thomas Ponder, JP Cave, Austin Coggin, Luke Coyle, and Jones Free, showcased their prowess at the Steelwood Collegiate in Loxley, Ala. With a stellar performance, they clinched a decisive victory, finishing 11-under at 853, securing an eight-stroke lead over Chattanooga.
Starting the final round with a three-shot advantage, the Crimson Tide maintained their lead with a composed performance, carding 3-under 285. This triumph marked their second title this season, building on their earlier success at the Hamptons Intercollegiate.
Alabama’s dominance was evident as they outshone their competitors, particularly Chattanooga, who finished as runners-up at 3-under 861. Memphis secured the third spot at 2-over 866, while Kentucky, initially in second place, settled for fourth at 3-over 867.
In the individual competition, Kobe Valociek of Virginia Tech emerged as the champion with an impressive 11-under 205. His consistent rounds of 70-69-66 secured a one-shot victory over joint runners-up Alex Goff of Kentucky and John Houk from Chattanooga, both finishing at 10-under 206.
Valociek’s final-round brilliance, including an eagle on No. 5 and a strong finish with a birdie, sealed his triumph. Despite a triple-bogey on No. 17, Houk, who had led initially with a remarkable 64, fell short by two shots, sharing second place with Goff.
All three competitors showcased their skill with a birdie on the final hole, solidifying Valociek’s win and leaving Goff and Houk in a shared second place in the final standings.
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How many national championships does Alabama have in golf?
As of 2023, Alabama has secured 10 NCAA Division I team national championships in the following sports: Men’s sports (2): Golf: 2 (2013, 2014)
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The University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide golf teams, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, participate in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
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