Alexander Zannes captures Albuquerque City Championship title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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Summary

Alexander Zannes claimed the 85th Annual Greater Albuquerque Men’s City Golf Championship on August 16, 2026, finishing at 11 under par. Zannes, who carded a final round of 1-under 71, secured victory with a two-stroke lead after a strong second round of 8-under 64. This win marks a significant return for Zannes, who stepped away from competitive golf in 2010 after personal tragedy but returned to the sport in 2020. He expressed that the tournament holds deep personal significance for him as a local and underscores the importance of accessible golf courses. Post-victory, Zannes expressed his happiness for the opportunity to compete again.

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•Zannes won the championship with a final score of 11 under par.
•He carded a final round of 1-under 71.
•Zannes had an impressive second round of 8-under 64.
•He returned to golf competitively in 2020 after a long hiatus.
•The tournament emphasizes the significance of local city golf courses.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — After walking away from golf, Alexander Zannes claims Albuquerque City Championship title

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No matter what happened Sunday, Alexander Zannes knew he could live with the outcome. “(It was) just like, ‘Hey, if I win, I win,’” he said. “Life is going to go on, and I’m happy to be out here and able to play in this kind of stuff still.” He got a result to be plenty happy with, too. Zannes won the 85th Annual Greater Albuquerque Men’s City Golf Championship by two strokes, carding a ...
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