Utah State Golf Team Heads to The Watney Invitational

News Summary

The Utah State golf team is set to compete in The Watney Invitational in Fresno, California, on March 2-3, 2026. This tournament marks their first outing of the spring season against 14 teams, including Fresno State and Cal Baptist. With a talented lineup and strong fall performance, the Aggies aim to showcase their skills over the two-day event. Golf fans can follow live scoring to catch all the action.

Utah State Golf Team Gears Up for The Watney Invitational

Golf fans, get excited! Utah State’s golf team is heading off to sunny Fresno, California, where they’ll showcase their skills at the Watney Invitational on March 2-3, 2026. This thrilling tournament marks the team’s first outing of the spring season, and the players are ready to hit the fairways in style!

A Closer Look at the Event

The prestigious Watney Invitational takes place at the renowned San Joaquin Country Club and hosts a competitive field of 14 teams. Utah State will face off against hosts Fresno State, along with teams like Cal Baptist, CSU Northridge, CS Fullerton, Idaho, Nevada, and several others. This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for the Aggies to improve their ranking and showcase their talent.

As the team embarks on this adventure, they’ll be swinging clubs in a format that’s sure to test their skills. The golfers will battle through 36 holes on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday, with shotgun starts kicking off at 9 a.m. (MT) on the first day and 9:15 a.m. (MT) on the second. For those unable to attend in person, you can follow the action with live scoring available at scoreboard.clippd.com, so you won’t miss a moment of this exciting tournament!

Meet the Utah State Lineup

The Utah State lineup is made up of a talented group of players who are all determined to make their mark in this tournament. Here’s who will be taking the course:

• Noah Moody (Sophomore, Vineyard, Utah)
• Chase Goetschel (Sophomore, Trabuco Canyon, California)
• Zach Skinner (Freshman, Providence, Utah)
• Luis Cantu (Senior, Monterrey, Mexico)
• Toby Heider (Sophomore, Kimberly, Idaho)

These players have been hard at work, fine-tuning their games during the off-season, eager to impress on the green!

Fall Performance Recap

Last fall, the Aggies competed fiercely in five tournaments, achieving a remarkable track record with two top-10 placements. They tied for sixth place at the Air Force-hosted Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational, demonstrating their competitive spirit and teamwork.

Leading the charge was Chase Goetschel, who maintained a stroke average of 73.07 over 15 rounds. Close behind him was Noah Moody with an average of 73.20. Other contributors included Luis Cantu (73.78), Toby Heider (74.80), and Zach Skinner (75.20), showcasing the depth and talent of the team.

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