Menlo Men's Golf finished fifth at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational, competing against five nationally-ranked teams. The team shot ahead of six competitors, including PacWest rivals Jessup and Dominican. Sophomore Ryan Bello had a standout performance, recording a season-best round of 2-under-par 69, while junior Cole Kroeker and others contributed to the team's success with multiple birdies and an eagle. Overall, three players from Menlo placed in the upper half of the competitive field.

By the Numbers
  • Menlo finished fifth overall, ahead of six other teams, including No. 26 Cal State East Bay.
  • Ryan Bello shot a season-best 2-under-par 69, advancing 25 spots to tie for 21st with a total of 7-over-par 220.
State of Play
  • The team is focusing on the upcoming Pacific West Conference Championship from April 20-22.
  • Menlo鈥檚 players showed strong individual performances, particularly Bello, who achieved notable improvements.
What's Next

Menlo will prepare for the Pacific West Conference Championship, where they aim to build on their recent performance and improve their standings against conference rivals.

Bottom Line

The strong finish at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational demonstrates Menlo's potential as they head into the conference championship, with key players like Bello ready to lead the team.