THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — California Lutheran University men's golf had an impressive fall season and is ready to carry that momentum into 2022.

The Kingsmen improved at every tournament, placing seventh, sixth, and then second. The Purple and Gold are locked in with seven tournaments this spring and look to make a run at a conference championship. The team is young as five upperclassmen are joined by seven newcomers. Seniors Zach Rodriguez and Jimmy Solano lead the way.

Roster | Schedule

The men start the season Feb. 14-15 at the CSUSM Fujikura Invitational, which will be held at Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista, Calif.

Your team saw some action last year, how has that helped you going into the new season?
The team played in three events (nine rounds) in fall 2021 and had a team stroke average of 294, best fall season in school history

What can you tell us about the returning class, which Kingsmen should we be looking out for?
We have a great group of returners that will help lead the way: JP Guimaraes Jr., Derek Hahn, Garet Needham & Jimmy Solano.

Then you have the incoming class, who can make noise?
We had a great incoming class in fall 2021 led by Adam Cartozian & Jot Singh

What can you tell us about your schedule, what meets are you looking forward to?
We are excited to host SCIAC #1 at Olivas Links Golf Course February 26-27 and our second annual CLU Kingsmen & Regals Invitational at Moorpark Country Club March 14-15. In addition, the team will play in the Master University Invitational at Crystalaire Country Club in Palmdale April 4-5 and the Huntingdon Invitational at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery, Ala., March 28-29.

What are your thoughts about the season? What can we expect from the team?
Lots of talent and lots of potential. The men's team expects to have a very successful season, compete for the SCIAC Championship and hopefully earn a spot at the Division III National Championship in May.

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