University of Jamestown Golf Teams Open Spring Season With 9th, 10th Place Finishes

The University of Jamestown men's and women's golf teams made their 2026 spring debuts at the Warrior Invitational on March 12-13 at The Legacy Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada, finishing 9th and 10th respectively in the Winona State-hosted tournament.

The women's squad posted a three-round team total of +247 (1,111 aggregate strokes) to claim 10th place. Celi Nelson was the top individual finisher for Jamestown, placing 14th at +25 (241 aggregate), with her best round a 77 in the second round. Ellie Garavaglia finished 44th at +52 (268), Kacie Rexin placed 46th at +55 (271), and Lyla McCasson completed the team's scoring at +115 (331).

On the men's side, the Jimmies shot a combined +85 (949 aggregate strokes) to finish 9th. Cole Campbell paced the team's scoring contributors with a 30th-place finish at +17 (233 aggregate). Campbell opened Thursday's round with a 34 on the front nine, finishing with a 75 for the day. Aidan Hall placed 36th at +23 (239), Bodie Williams tied for 37th at +24 (240), and Mac Maluski was 41st at +25 (241).

Porter Seidel turned in the strongest individual round for the men, shooting an even-par 72 in round two and finishing 19th overall at +10 (226), though his score did not count toward the team total. Gavin Kinsey (51st, +40), Sam Boser (tied 53rd, +45), and Grant Bestland (56th, +59) also competed for the Jimmies.

The Warrior Invitational represents an early-season measuring stick for both programs as they target conference and national championship contention later in the spring. The finishes, while outside the top half of the field, provide coaching staff with a clear look at where the squads stand and what needs sharpening before postseason play arrives.

Both teams are next scheduled to compete at the Augustana Spring Invitational in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on April 6-7.