Five Inland Empire high school golfers just punched their tickets to the CIF State Southern California Regional at Los Serranos Country Club in Chino Hills. That sectional win now turns into a much bigger challenge next week.
This recap might catch the eye of Marin County fans who track the regional golf scene—from San Rafael and Terra Linda over to Mill Valley and Tiburon. It’s a chance to see the kind of grit and talent that sometimes leads all the way to state titles.
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Days like this show how quickly momentum can shift in a single round. Marin golfers and coaches know that feeling pretty well when spring golf heats up.
Inland Empire’s Five-Golfer Push to Los Serranos
Five players—from Linfield Christian, Ayala, and Western Christian—battled through Friday’s qualifiers to reach the CIF State Southern California Regional at Los Serranos. This group mixed youthful energy with some emerging experience.
It’s a reminder that the road to state golf isn’t just about birdies on the front nine. The real test comes on the back nine, when nerves kick in and every shot counts. Marin County fans have seen that same thing—talent rising from local schools, all chasing the same dream.
Alfredo Guerra – Linfield Christian
Guerra shot 69 on a tough Los Serranos layout, going 3-under to tie for seventh and clinch a regional berth. He started with a double-bogey but then made five birdies over his last 13 holes.
Coach Jonathan Fliestra said Guerra’s patience and improved course management made the difference. The freshman from Temecula leaned on discipline, especially on the tricky par-5s at Los Serranos.
This win means a lot for Linfield Christian’s program as they start thinking about the statewide field. Marin schools sometimes draw on that same cool-headed approach—staying calm on the green when pressure rises. Guerra finished three shots back of the co-medalists, which definitely hints at some breakout potential for the regionals.
Dominic Willson and Baron Nguyen
Two Saturday standouts—both shot 70, tied for 13th, and earned spots at regionals. Willson, who already won the Southwestern League, came out hot at 3-under through nine before slipping to 1-over on the back.
His big moment came at No. 6, where he drained a tough 15-foot par putt that steadied things. Nguyen, now a UCLA signee, had missed out in the last two seasons but this time caught fire with three birdies in a row late in his round.
That kind of rally is exactly what makes late-season golf so fun to watch, especially for Marin fans rooting for their own local stars. These performances really show off the depth of Inland Empire golf, and just how tough it is to secure a state invite.
Jack Sun – Ayala
Ayala’s Palomares League champion shot a 73 to advance, tying for 37th. Sun finished strong—2-under over his last four holes—to keep Ayala in the mix on a course where every single shot mattered.
Los Serranos is Ayala’s home course, so Sun clearly knew the terrain. That edge can make all the difference, especially when the pressure’s on at state qualifiers. Marin County readers might see a familiar story here—someone turning home-course comfort into real confidence when it matters most.
Evan Miller – Western Christian
Miller shot 75, tied for 62nd, and moved on after golfers from already-qualified teams were removed from the top-28. The rulebook reality of regional advancement—where bubble spots can open as others advance—adds a layer of drama that Marin families know all too well from their own league races.
Miller’s finish really shows the grit you see in northern California players. They learn to push through nerves and a packed leaderboard, all chasing that shot to compete with the best in California.
- Guerra’s 69 shows what happens when you play aggressive but smart on par-5s.
- Nguyen’s three-birdie stretch? That’s how momentum can swing a round fast.
- Willson’s early surge and big par save highlight how a hot start can set the whole vibe for the day.
- Sun’s late charge proves how crucial it is to finish strong at regionals.
- Miller’s advancement is a real look at how bubble spots and pure passion drive players chasing the state stage.
Marin County clubs are already eyeing the next phase of their spring schedules. From Tamalpais Valley to San Rafael’s Terra Linda, and honestly, everywhere in between, the Inland Empire results hit home: getting to state golf takes patience, clutch moments, and rounds that stick with you.
If you’re following from Larkspur or Novato, watching these five compete at Los Serranos just reminds you—California golf gets built one round at a time. And who knows? The next state contender could be teeing off right here in Marin before you know it.
Here is the source article for this story: Five Inland boys golfers secure spots for CIF State Southern California Regionals
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