Chase Goetschel of Utah State excelled at the Minnesota-hosted Bell Bank "Pay It Forward" Collegiate, finishing tied for fifth with a career-best 5-under-par 211. He recorded three impressive rounds during the tournament: 3-under 69, 1-under 71, and 2-under 70, marking his first top-10 finish. Utah State placed 12th out of 17 teams with a score of 10-over-par 874. Marquette triumphed in the event with a score of 21-under-par 843, while Maryland's Emil Riegger claimed the top individual honor at 10-under-par 206.

By the Numbers
  • Chase Goetschel achieved his career-low score of 5-under-par 211.
  • Utah State finished 12th at 10-over-par 874 in a 17-team field.
State of Play
  • Goetschel has recorded seven career rounds under par, including three in the 60s.
  • Teammate Toby Heider tied for 22nd with a score of 1-under-par 215, marking his best finish as well.
What's Next

Utah State is set to continue its spring season at the Cowboy Classic in Maricopa, Arizona, on March 31-April 1. The performance of Goetschel and his teammates could set the stage for continued improvements in upcoming tournaments.

Bottom Line

Chase Goetschel's standout performance showcases his potential and revitalizes the Utah State golf program. The team's overall showing highlights areas for growth as they look ahead to future competitions.