Division I
Auburn Extends Strong Season with Mason Rudolph Win, Koivun Continues Surge
No. 1 Auburn secured the team title at the Mason Rudolph Championship, finishing at 26 under 826 (274, 278, 274) to win by 17 shots at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Tigers led throughout the event and created separation in the final round. No. 11 Vanderbilt finished second at 9 under 843 (282, 280, 281). Tennessee and Ole Miss were the only other teams to finish under par for the tournament.
The win marks Auburn’s fourth team title of the season and extends its streak to seven consecutive top two finishes.
Jackson Koivun continued his run of form, earning medalist honors at 12 under 201 (67, 68, 66). He closed with a bogey free 5 under 66 and added three birdies across his final five holes to secure the victory.
The result gives Koivun four wins in his last six collegiate starts and the ninth title of his collegiate career. He has also recorded four consecutive top 11 finishes on the PGA TOUR and holds a 67.2 scoring average across his last six collegiate events.
Ole Miss senior Tom Fischer finished second at 10 under 203 (67, 70, 66).
Auburn’s lineup produced across the board, with all six players finishing inside the top 25.
Freshman Jake Albert finished T3 at 6 under 207 (69, 71, 67), highlighted by an eagle on his final hole. Josiah Gilbert placed ninth at 3 under 210 (70, 71, 69).
Cayden Pope (68, 71, 73) and Logan Reilly (72, 68, 72) tied for 11th at 1 under 212. Billy Davis added a final round 68 to move into the top 25.
Defending individual champion Wells Williams of Vanderbilt finished T32 at 5 over 218 (75, 70, 73).
Statistically, Auburn led the field in par 3 scoring at 3.05 and par 5 scoring at 4.38 while recording a tournament high 63 birdies, 12 more than any other team.
The performance continues Auburn’s momentum heading into postseason play, with the Tigers maintaining their position among the top teams in the country.
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