AUBURN, Ala. – Senior Josiah Gilbert of the No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team was named SEC Co-Golfer of the Week, the Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday.
The Millbrook, Alabama product won his first individual title of the year Tuesday, capturing the Williams Cup crown. The three-day tournament was held at the Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington, North Carolina, Oct. 18-20.
Needing a birdie on the final hole of the tournament, the senior sunk his birdie putt on the par 5 No. 18 to seal the individual win by a stroke. Gilbert carded an 8-under 208 (71-69-68) over three rounds with all three rounds under par. His final round of 4-under 68 set a season low.
He led the Tigers and finished tied for fourth among the field with 12 birdies over three days. Gilbert was also one of six players to card an eagle, having his come at hole No. 6 Tuesday.
With Gilbert’s help, the top-ranked Tigers finished second at the Williams Cup and the team has finished either first or second through three tournaments played so far.
Josiah Gilbert earns SEC Co-Golfer of the Week
Senior Josiah Gilbert of the No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team was named SEC Co-Golfer of the Week, the Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday.
