Georgia Tech Wins Ryan Hybl Debut at Folds of Honor Collegiate

By Staff Writer

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Key takeaways

  • Georgia Tech won the 2026 Folds of Honor Collegiate by five shots at 18 under, its first title under new coach Ryan Hybl.
  • Freshman Max Emberson won medalist honors wire-to-wire, closing with a 4-under 67 to beat Texas' Daniel Bennett by two.
  • Florida State edged Texas A&M by a shot to win the women's title at the same event.
  • Duke freshman Mia Hammond shared medalist honors in the women's field with Florida State's Haruhi Nakatani.

Georgia Tech won the 2026 Folds of Honor Collegiate on Wednesday at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan, giving new head coach Ryan Hybl a title in his debut with the program.

How did Georgia Tech win the Folds of Honor Collegiate?

The Yellow Jackets finished at 18 under, five shots ahead of Notre Dame and Texas. Freshman Max Emberson shot 4-under 67 in the final round to take medalist honors by two strokes over Texas junior Daniel Bennett, becoming the first men's player to win the event wire-to-wire. Albert Hansson tied for sixth for Georgia Tech and Carson Baez finished T-25.

Hybl arrived at Georgia Tech after 17 seasons at Oklahoma, where he helped the Sooners win the 2017 national championship. He is the fifth head coach in Georgia Tech men's golf history.

Georgia Tech won its new coach's debut event by five shots, with a freshman claiming medalist honors wire-to-wire.

Who won the women's title at American Dunes?

Florida State beat Texas A&M by a shot to win the women's team title. Duke freshman Mia Hammond and Florida State's Haruhi Nakatani shared medalist honors, Hammond's first collegiate start. She is the third Duke freshman to win in her tournament debut, joining Amanda Blumenherst in 2005 and Candy Hannemann in 1998.

Frequently asked questions

Where was the 2026 Folds of Honor Collegiate played?

The event was held at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Who is Georgia Tech's new men's golf coach?

Ryan Hybl, who spent 17 years at Oklahoma before taking over as Georgia Tech's fifth head coach.

Who won medalist honors at the Folds of Honor Collegiate?

Georgia Tech freshman Max Emberson won the men's medal wire-to-wire, while Duke's Mia Hammond and Florida State's Haruhi Nakatani shared medalist honors in the women's field.


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