Auburn won the Carpet Capital Collegiate at the Farm Golf Club in Dalton, Georgia, on Sunday, beating second-place Clemson by nine strokes.
Four golfers placed in the top 15, and Auburn played Saturday and Sunday’s rounds at a combined 1-under par to seal the tournament.
“I can’t say enough about how proud I am of this golf team,” said coach Nick Clinard. “We kept getting better and better each day, and to play the final two rounds 1-under on this tough golf course is remarkable.”
The sixth-ranked Tigers captured their 18th team title under Clinard by defeating six other ranked teams at the event, including fellow SEC teams LSU, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida.
Auburn was led by freshman Jacob Solomon, who shot 2-over and finished 10th in his collegiate debut. He was followed by senior Michael Johnson at No. 11 and juniors Will Long and Matt Gilchrest at No. 12 and No. 14, respectively.
Auburn will play next at the Primland Resort in Dan, Virginia, at the Primland Collegiate Invitational Sept. 28-29.
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