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Davis Riley to forego final semester at Alabama, turn pro

Alabama senior Davis Riley has decided to forego his final semester of eligibility and turn professional.

The news was confirmed to Golf Channel by Crimson Tide coach Jay Seawell on Thursday. Riley informed his coaches and teammates of his decision during the Thanksgiving break. While the news came as a surprise, Seawell knew Riley, a gifted athlete and ballstriker, was ready to make the jump.

"This is just what he was built for," Seawell said. "When you recruit young men who have talent, you know they have their eye on the prize. Davis has made the decision that it's time for him.