Jimenez Tees Up First NCAA DII Win

Westmont’s Fernando Jimenez, a freshman from New Mexico, won his first tournament, posting a one-over-par 217 over three days at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Morgan Hill. As a team, the Warriors finished third at the RCA Electric Spring Invitational, which featured seven NCAA Division II teams.

“Fernando entered the final round in fourth place before staging an impressive comeback to claim the individual medalist title,” said Westmont head coach Leo Maes. “He fired a four-under-par 68 in the final round, securing his first victory at the NCAA Division II level. 

“Fernando has been a leader for this team since September. He continues to grow in his faith and academics and finds truth throughout each day. We’ve had plenty of discussions about how to win. I believe Fernando does that by preparing properly day to day, with the emphasis not on trying to win but being ready when the opportunity appears.”