Alabama Men’s Golf Alums Shine as Professional Circuits Come to a Close

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama men's golfers shined over the Labor Day weekend, highlighted by three securing their 2021-22 PGA Tour cards. Additionally, Justin Thomas ended his season in grand fashion by placing fourth overall at the FedExCup Playoff, which was held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.

Meanwhile, Lee Hodges, Trey Mullinax and Davis Riley each earned their PGA Tour cards for the 2021-22 season. Riley finished seventh and Hodges was 11^th on the Korn Ferry Tour money list to secure their cards in mid-August.

Mullinax completed his comeback from an injury that sidelined him for nine months when he placed second overall at the Korn Ferry Tour Finals with a 16-under par 272.

Head Coach Jay Seawell Comments

"What a great weekend for our Alabama golf alums. I am so happy for and proud of Trey. He has had to overcome so much and he is back where he belongs – playing on the PGA Tour. I'm so excited that Trey, Lee and Davis will join other alums. Guys like Justin Thomas, who has had another outstanding year, along with Michael Thompson and Bud Cauley on next year's Tour. Our goal in the beginning of the recruiting process is to always set up our culture and work hard to help our players to achieve their dreams. For us to have three guys achieve those dreams and solidify their spot on the PGA Tour is so special for everyone."

Justin Thomas Highlights

Finished fourth overall at the 2021 Tour Championship, earning a payout of $3,000,000
Thomas is the only golfer to have earned a top-five finish in each of the last five Tour Championships
Captured 2021 Players Championship in his lone victory on the season (14^th of his career)
Seven top-10 finishes
Final FedEx Cup ranking of No. 4

Lee Hodges Highlights

WinCo Foods Portland Open champion
Nine top-10 finishes
69.19 scoring average in 2020-21
Finished eighth among the Korn Ferry Tour 25

Trey Mullinax Highlights

Earned his PGA Tour card with a second-place finish at the Korn Ferry Tour Final after holding the solo lead for each of the first three rounds
Battled back from a head injury that sidelined him for nine months
Has played in 82 career PGA Tour from 2015-20 prior to his injury

Davis Riley Highlights

TPC San Antonio Championships at the Oaks champion
Seven top-10 finishes
69.40 scoring average in 2020-21
Finished ninth on the Korn Ferry Tour 25

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