California State University-Fresno Men's Golf

Last Updated: June 5, 2025 THE SPENCER FILE PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Rocklin, Calif. Spouse: Tiffany COACHING HISTORY Fresno State 2013-Pres.: Head Coach 2004-05: Assistant Nevada 2010-13: Head Coach (Women's Golf) 2008-10: Assistant Coach (Men's and Women's Golf) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Fresno State 2000-2004 Canadian Tour 2006-2007 EDUCATION Fresno State (2005) Bachelor's in Communications Fresno State head men's golf coach Chad Spencer, a Fresno State alumnus and former Bulldog student-athlete, is in his 13th season at the helm of the men's golf program. Spencer has led the Bulldogs to a career-best third place Mountain West finish twice in his career (2016, 2019). Trevor Clayton brought home the Mountain West Championship in 2016. Under Spencer, Fresno State has seen one NCAA Regional appearance, seven Individual NCAA Regional appearances and eight All-Mountain West selections. Ryan Firpo was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year in 2024. Since 2013, Fresno State has had 52 Academic All-Mountain West selections, 28 Mountain West Scholar Athletes and 20 Academic All-American Scholars. He was hired on July 27, 2013 to succeed his former coach Mike Watney, who retired after 35 years of service to the men's golf program. PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE Before rejoining his alma mater, Spencer was the head coach of the Nevada women's golf program, where he led the Wolf Pack to a fourth-place finish at the 2013 Mountain West Championship. During his tenure as Nevada's head coach,