Depoy of The Woodlands, Texas, a 2027 graduate and Baylor commit, closed with a bogey-free 6-under 66 to finish at 11-under 205 in Tallahassee, Fla., five clear of Aadi Parmar, Tripp Hildreth and Chase Bauer. It was his second AJGA win and first invitational title. The 20th PING Invitational was contested as a boys-only field at Seminole Legacy Golf Club.
Jackson posted rounds of 70, 68 and 70 for a 5-under 208 on the West Course, four ahead of Sean Rowen, who closed with a 68 for a 1-under 212. Jackson King, Will McCurdy and Ethan Hagood tied for third at 1-over 214, and defending champion Ryan Terry finished tied for 16th at 5-over 218.
The NCGA and SCGA open 54 holes of stroke play Nov. 9-11 at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills, Calif., for players 55 and older. Bob Niger won last year's title at 205 at The Valley Club of Montecito. Follow live scoring on the tournament hub.
