Fresno State Athletics
2024-25 Men's Golf Roster
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Watney, James
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James Watney
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Clovis, Calif.
- High School:
- Buchannan HS
Bio
2024-25 (SOPHOMORE): Competed in nine tournaments during his first season with the Bulldogs … had a season-best second place finish at the Nick Watney Invitational, carding a 9-under … had three top 25 finishes … recorded a 72.3 season scoring average.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent his freshman season at St. Mary’s College … competed in six tournaments and finished with a 73.6 stroke average as a true freshman... Recorded two top-30 finishes and placed a season best 28th at the National Invitational Tournament hosted by Arizona... Led Saint Mary's with a 7-under-par performance and an 11th place team finish at the National Invitational Tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year letter winner at Buchanan High... Two-time Tri-River Athletic League Team recipient... Qualified for US Jr. Am two years in a row.
PERSONAL: Son of Josh and Shannon Watney … father played golf at Fresno State … cousin is professional golfer Nick Watney … grandson of legendary Fresno State coach Mike Watney … enjoys skiing.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent his freshman season at St. Mary’s College … competed in six tournaments and finished with a 73.6 stroke average as a true freshman... Recorded two top-30 finishes and placed a season best 28th at the National Invitational Tournament hosted by Arizona... Led Saint Mary's with a 7-under-par performance and an 11th place team finish at the National Invitational Tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year letter winner at Buchanan High... Two-time Tri-River Athletic League Team recipient... Qualified for US Jr. Am two years in a row.
PERSONAL: Son of Josh and Shannon Watney … father played golf at Fresno State … cousin is professional golfer Nick Watney … grandson of legendary Fresno State coach Mike Watney … enjoys skiing.
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