Alabama Men Finish Ninth at Fallen Oak Invitational

The Crimson Tide concluded the fall season with a ninth-place finish at the Fallen Oak Invitational in Mississippi.

Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Golf

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The Alabama men's golf team placed ninth out of 15 teams at the Fallen Oak Invitational held from October 19-21, 2026. The team finished the tournament at 21-over par with 47 total birdies.

Why it matters

This tournament result marks the conclusion of the team's 2026 fall season. The squad looks to build on this performance as they prepare for the spring schedule and a potential championship run.

Alabama finished the event at 21-over par while recording 47 total birdies. Individual leader William Jennings finished tied for 11th at 1-over par after carding a final-round 71.

The players

William Jennings

He is a member of the Alabama men's golf team who finished tied for 11th at the Fallen Oak Invitational.

Miles Eubanks

He is a golfer for the Alabama men's team who recorded a tied for 15th place finish at the tournament.

Bailey Sutter

He is a team member who improved his standing by six spots during the final round of the invitational.

The details

William Jennings led the Crimson Tide with a 1-over par performance, followed by Miles Eubanks at 3-over par. Other finishers included Nick Gross at 7-over par and Bailey Sutter, who climbed six spots during the final day to finish at 11-over par.

Timeline

  1. The Fallen Oak Invitational took place from October 19-21, 2026.

  2. The Alabama men's golf team won the Ben Hogan Collegiate Tournament in September 2026.

  3. The team will return to action at the Watersound Invitational on February 15, 2027.

  4. The squad competes for a national championship in May 2027.

Season Trajectory

This result concludes a fall season characterized by high points like the team's September victory at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Tournament. The squad must now recalibrate to regain that early-season form ahead of the spring competition schedule.

The team finished at 21-over par for the tournament, ending their fall campaign with a mid-pack result. Players and fans will focus on the upcoming spring return in February to jumpstart the quest for a national title.

The takeaway

The team finishes the fall season with a clear objective to improve consistency before the spring slate begins. Consistent improvement from individual players like Bailey Sutter will be vital for a deep run in the May 2027 championships.

What happens next

The Alabama men's golf team will return to competition at the Watersound Invitational, scheduled for February 15-17, 2027.

Further reading

For more on the Crimson Tide's season performance, visit the Alabama Golf section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Crimson White.

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