2022 Yearbook

31 with a two-putt for par on the final hole. He picked his ball up out of the hole and officially joined his father as an Iowa Mid-Amateur champion. All McCoy could do after his victory was give credit to everyone that made it possible. “This was my first time playing Spencer Golf and Country Club,” McCoy said. “I have nothing but good things to say about the golf course and everything that the staff did to make our experience here enjoyable.” Anderson finished as the runner-up after posting a solid two-under total in the final round. His final round was highlighted by back-to-back birdies on 12 and 13 that pushed him back into contention. The Kramer boys still remain some of the toughest kids on the block. Growing up in Spencer, little brother, J.P. Kramer concluded his week with a third- place finish in the Mid-Amateur Division, but like most big brothers, they always have to one-up the little brothers. With a two-shot victory in the Senior Division, big brother Chris Kramer used that home course knowledge to his advantage. “We both grew up right on the 16th green, so we have played this course thousands of times,” Chris Kramer said. “We were very blessed to have lived up here, our dad just passed away a few months ago, so it was pretty special to see us both in contention.” “Old Man Par is a patient soul, who never shoots a birdie and never incurs a buzzard,” stated the late Bobby Jones. That was all Bill Mathers, of Correctionville needed to get it done in the Super Senior Division this weekend. “I had maybe four bogeys and four birdies this week along with a few up-and-downs,” Mathers said. “I was chipping and putting well and making those par putts, which really helps keep the round going. I did my best to keep the ball in play and tried to hit the greens and make putts.” Since the beginning of the event, Mathers remained steady, paving the way to the championhip. Steve Kahler, of Marion, and defending champion, Rob Christensen, gave valiant efforts, but ultimately fell short. Kahler placed second after tying Mathers in the final round, but finished three shots behind after a 75 in the first round set him too far back. Christensen, of Marshalltown, jumped up two spots during the last round to finish in third place. Name: (Par 72) R1 R2 Total Name: (Par 72) R1 R2 Total Name: (Par 72) R1 R2 Total Senior Division Super Senior Division 1 Nate McCoy, Ankeny -2 72 70 142 2 J.D. Anderson, Johnston -1 73 70 143 3 J.P. Kramer, Johnston E 72 72 144 T4 Jon Olson, Ankeny +1 72 73 145 T4 David Combs, West Des Moines +1 70 75 145 6 Dusty Stewart, Ottumwa +2 75 71 146 T7 Zach Christianson, Atlantic +3 75 72 147 T7 Chad Kimmelshue, Ames +3 74 73 147 T7 Bill Matzdorff, Ankeny +3 72 75 147 T10 Eddie Doyle, Fort Dodge +4 75 73 148 T10 Joe Van Otterloo, Spencer +4 73 75 148 1 Chris Kramer, West Des Moines -4 71 69 140 2 Jeff Collett, Ottumwa -2 72 70 142 T3 Eric Losen, Mason City E 72 72 144 T3 Sean Davis, Council Bluffs E 72 72 144 5 Bob Brummel, Orange City +1 70 75 145 6 Kirk Macumber, Winterset +3 72 75 147 1 Bill Mathers, Correctionville E 72 72 144 2 Steve Kahler, Marion +3 75 72 147 3 Rob Christensen, Marshalltown +5 76 73 149 T4 Harold Hickman, Peoria +7 75 76 151 T4 James Blackburn, Des Moines +7 74 77 151 6 Curt Burns, Des Moines +11 78 77 155 Mid-Amateur Division Chris Kramer (Senior Div.) Bill Mathers (Super Sr. Div.)