FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State men's golf team will travel to compete in the El Macero hosted by UC Davis.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 11 – 8:30 a.m. PT, shotgun
Saturday, April 12 – 8:30 a.m. PT, shotgun
Sunday, April 13 – 8:30 a.m. PT, shotgun
THE FIELD
Air Force, Cal Baptist, Denver, Fresno State, Fullerton, Gonzaga, Nevada, CSUN, Pacific, Sacramento State, San Diego, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Saint Mary's, San Francisco, UT Arlington and Washington State.
THE LINEUP
Joseph Lloyd
James Watney
Jaden Hunter
Ryan Firpo
Mason Benbrook
LAST TIME
Fresno State team finished 22nd at The Goodwin, held at the Stanford Golf Course, after posting a 39-over par score.
Jaden Hunter led the Bulldogs, finishing tied for 26th at 2-over par. He shot a 1-under 69 in the final round.
James Watney finished at 3-over, while Ryan Firpo ended at 11-over. Joseph Lloyd carded an 18-over, and Chris Bettencourt wrapped up the tournament at 25-over.
NICK WATNEY INVITATIONAL CHAMPS!
Fresno State secured their first home tournament victory since 2002 by defeating San Diego in a playoff to win the 2025 Nick Watney Invitational at Sunnyside Country Club.
Both teams capped 54 holes at 23-under 829. The playoff involved both teams having all five players play the par-5 No. 18, with the top four scores counting. The Bulldogs finished 3-under, edging out the Toreros, who finished 2-under.
James Watney had a career-best performance, finishing in second place with a 9-under 204, recording a 68 in each of the three rounds.
Joseph Lloyd delivered a season-low 7-under 206, earning a tie for seventh place. Jaden Hunter shot a career-low 3-under 210, tying for 14th. Chris Bettencourt placed 24th at 1-over, finishing in the top 25, while Ryan Firpo tied for 29th at 3-over.
Competing as an individual, Mason Benbrook recorded a season-best finish in 11th place with a 4-under score.
FAMILY LINKS
The Fresno State men's golf program stands on tradition, hard work and brotherhood. It has since its inaugural season in 1959 and the Bulldogs' 2024-'25 roster includes a number of connections to the program's past, as legacies look to uphold that tradition and make their own mark on the golf course and the program.
There's James Watney, the grandson of legendary Fresno State golf coach Mike Watney, son of Josh Watney and cousin of Nick Watney, both former Bulldogs' golfers. Jake and Chris Bettencourt are the sons of three-time All-American Jon Bettencourt.
Coach Chad Spencer and assistant coach Michael Cliff, both Fresno State alumni, take a lot of pride in upholding the program's tradition.