UAB Men’s Golf Finishes Sixth at Steelwood Collegiate Invitational

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Steelwood Collegiate Invitational

UAB Men’s Golf Finishes Sixth at Steelwood Collegiate Invitational

10/31/2021 4:20:00 PM | Men's Golf

Steelwood Collegiate Invitational Final Results

BIRMINGHAM – Led by Alfie Fox who tied for eighth place overall, the UAB men's golf team finished in sixth place at the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational this weekend in Mobile.

Fox shot four under for the tournament (70-69-73 = 212, -4) to notch is first top 10 finish of the season and his third consecutive top 20 finish this fall.

Freshman Paul Bruce, who was playing in UAB's top five for the first time in his young career, carded the team's low round of the tournament with a five under 67 on the opening 18 holes which helped him tie for 22nd overall (67-76-72 = 215, -1).

Nick Robillard, the sixth ranked golfer in the country, tied for 32nd overall at +1 (75-73-69 = 217, +1). This was Robillard's first tournament not finishing within the top five.

Ethan Hagood (74-73-74 = 221, +5) tied for 43rd overall, while John Snoddy (79-74-69 = 222, +6) moved up 21 spots in the final round with a three under 69 to finish tied for 47th overall.

UAB (286-289-283 = 858, -6) shot their lowest round during Sunday's final 18 holes and missed the top five by one stroke. Missouri (-17) won the tournament and was followed by Kentucky (-15), Memphis (-13), Mississippi State (-10) and Kansas State (-7).

"Although it was not the outcome we were looking for, I'm proud of the guys and their fight," said head coach Matt Whall. "They showed some strong character today and came out fighting. We don't judge ourselves on outcomes, but more so the process and these guys have come along way so far. It's a long season and we are just a part of the way along that journey. I've learned a lot about the team and we've made some fantastic improvements. It's now time for a great off season of hard work and continued improvement then you can look for the Blazers to have a big spring semester."

The Blazers finished their fall slate with an overall record of 33-9-0. UAB will open spring competition on January 31, 2022, at the Sea Best Invitational hosted by Jacksonville in Ponte Verda Beach, Fla.