TEMECULA, Calif. — Linfield Christian freshman Jack Maher made an immediate impact in his first varsity golf season, winning the inaugural Golden Bear Invitational last month.
Competing against a 78-player field at Temecula Creek Inn, Maher shot a 3-under-par 68 to secure medalist honors. The tournament featured 13 high school teams from across Southern California, establishing itself as a competitive early-season event in the Inland Empire.
Maher recorded six birdies during his round, allowing him to pull ahead of top high school golfers from the region. His victory at the Temecula Valley event adds an early highlight to his freshman campaign with the Linfield Christian Lions.
The win at the Golden Bear Invitational builds on Maher’s prior competitive success. Before joining the high school ranks, he gained significant tournament experience, including a notable victory in 2024 that qualified him for The Optimist International Junior Golf Championships in Miami. Now, he brings that competitive background to the high school level.
Linfield Christian’s golf team looks to carry this early momentum forward as they proceed through their regular season schedule.
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