Long Beach State Men's Golf saw two players, Alejandro de Castro Piera and Steen Zeman, named to the PING All-West Region team for their exceptional performances. This recognition honors the top players in each region, with Zeman and de Castro being the only golfers from the Big West included. The team showcased dominance in the Big West Championship, winning by a historic 47 strokes. Zeman's notable achievements include winning the championship and securing a Top 5 finish at the NCAA Columbus Regional, while de Castro earned the Big West Player of the Year award with a stroke average of 69.6.

By the Numbers
  • Long Beach State won the Big West Championship by 47 strokes, the fourth-largest margin in NCAA history.
  • Alejandro de Castro Piera had a stroke average of 69.6 and finished in the Top 10 in 9 of 12 tournaments.
State of Play
  • Zeman earned All-Region honors for the first time, while de Castro repeated as an All-Region selection.
  • The duo鈥檚 achievements contributed to Long Beach State's recognition, with All-Region selections for five of the past six years.
What's Next

Looking ahead, both players will continue to build their reputations and potentially pursue professional golf careers, leveraging their collegiate success.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Zeman and de Castro as PING All-Region players underscores Long Beach State's golf program strength and their individual achievements, setting a high standard for future competitors.