The California State University San Bernardino men's golf team finished third at the RJGA Palm Valley Classic in Goodyear, Arizona, shooting 25 under par over three rounds. The tournament began with a two-under performance, landing the team in a tie for 12th place. Significant contributions included juniors Kamron Hopson and Marco Lin each recording eagles in the first round and the team rebounding with a phenomenal 13-under score in the second round. Mario Stump led the Yotes with a nine-under for the tournament, showcasing a collective effort to maintain their momentum throughout the event.

By the Numbers
  • The Coyotes shot a total of 25 strokes under par for the tournament.
  • All five golfers finished the second round under par, with a combined team score of 13 under.
Yes, But

Despite the strong finish, the team's initial round left room for improvement. The Coyotes opened tied for 12th, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistency early in tournaments.

State of Play
  • The team showed significant improvement from the first to the second round, with a leap in performance from 12th to third place.
  • Individually, Mario Stump and Kamron Hopson demonstrated strong skills, finishing eighth and twelfth, respectively.
What's Next

The Coyotes will participate in the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational on April 13-14, where they aim to build on their recent success and improve their standings further.

Bottom Line

The CSUSB men's golf team displayed resilience and strong individual performances at the RJGA Palm Valley Classic, highlighting their potential for future tournaments while emphasizing the need for consistent starts in early rounds.