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‘Dogs travel north for El Macero Classic
4/9/2026 1:04:00 PM | Men's Golf
Fresno State at El Macero Classic
Apr. 10 - Apr. 12 • El Macero Country Club • El Macero, Calif.
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FRESNO, Calif. -The Fresno State men's golf team will travel to El Macero, California this week as they get set to compete in the El Macero Classic, hosted by UC Davis, from April 10 - April 12 at El Macero Country Club
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, Apr. 10 - 8:00 a.m. PT
Saturday, Apr. 11 - 8:00 a.m. PT
Sunday, Apr. 12 - 8:00 a.m. PT
THE FIELD
The 19-team field includes: Cal Baptist, Colorado State, CSU Northridge, Denver, Fresno State, Fullerton, Gonzaga, Nevada, Pacific, Sacramento State, Saint Mary's, Seattle, UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, University of Texas at Arlington USF, Washington State, and Wyoming.
THE LINEUP
1. Jaden Hunter
2. Von Wasson
3. Zack Tarter
4. Nash Arthurs
5. Chris Bettencourt
LAST TIME
- Fresno State finished 14th/17 last season when they competed in the El Macero Classic
- Former Bulldog Joseph Llyod led the Bulldogs as the senior shot 4-over to finish tied for 19th
- Jaden Hunter followed at 10-over to end his tournament in a tie for 44th
A LOOK AT THE TOURNAMENT
- Fresno State will be competing in the El Macero Classic for the ninth time in program history, and for the sixth straight season
- The Bulldogs best finish in the tournament came back in 2022, as Fresno State took first place
- Fresno State has finished in the top 10 seven times when participating in the El Macero Classic
WHO'S BACK
Fresno State will have three returners from last season
Chris Bettencourt competed in nine tournaments and posted a season scoring average of 72.9. He started his collegiate career last season by winning the Southern Dunes Invitational, shooting a 13-under. He became just the second Bulldog to win the opening tournament of his career.
Jake Bettencourt will make his return to the course after suffering season-ending injuries in back-to-back seasons.
Jaden Hunter competed in all 11 tournaments for the Bulldogs last season and posted a scoring average of 73.1. He had a season-best 14th place finish at the Nick Watney Invitational, shooting 3-under 210.
WHO'S NEW
Fresno State will welcome four newcomers this season, including two freshmen and two sophomores.
Von Wasson transferred to Fresno State from UC Riverside. During his freshman season, Wasson posted a 73.4 scoring average, had a season best 5th place finish at Pacific's Stockton CC, and finished 10th in the Van Harte OC Intercollegiate.
Zack Tarter transferred to Fresno State from UC Davis where he earned an All-Big West Honorable Mention his freshman year. Tarter secured three top-20 finishes last season including a 3rd place finish at the Big West Championship where he shot 8-under 208.
Freshman Akira Ransi, who graduated from Folsom High School (Folsom, CA), and freshman Nash Arthurs are set to begin their collegiate careers with Fresno State.