Machado to Head CBU Women's Golf

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - California Baptist University's Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker has named Marc Machado as the head women's golf coach and interim men's golf coach, as announced Thursday. "I'm excited to announce that Coach Machado will be leading our women's golf program," said Dr. Parker. "We decided to split the golf program and have one women's coach and one men's coach. Marc has proven himself to be a talented coach who has a passion for the mission of our university and athletic department." Machado has spent the past five seasons as the men's and women's golf assistant coach. He was instrumental in the Lancers' transition from the NAIA to the NCAA, as they became fully-fledged NCAA Division II members in 2013-14, with both teams immediately qualifying for the postseason. "I would like to thank Dr. Parker, Kent Dacus, and Dr. Ronald L. Ellis for this tremendous opportunity and for believing in me," said Machado. "I am very excited to continue my work with such high level student-athletes in a Christian environment. CBU means a lot to my wife and I, and we feel very blessed to start a new chapter in our journey here with the women's golf team. I am looking forward to this upcoming season!" This past year, the Lancer women won their second-straight PacWest Championship and advanced to the NCAA Division II Regional playoffs. Erica Wang won the individual championship on a playoff hole and went on to represent CBU at the NCAA Division II Championship. A national search is still underway for the Lancers head men's golf coaching position.