Category: Father-Son / Parent-Child

Smith’s win Father-Son title, Peters’ dominate once again

No tournament compares to the Father-Son and Parent-Child tournament held at Jester Park Golf Course in Granger.

Individuals may recognize the last name Smith, this time the father-son duo got it done. In the Father-Son Open Division Steve and Grant Smith shot an impressive 69 (-3) to stay clear of the rest of the runners-up by two. There was a three way tie of runner-up all shooting 71 (-1) consisting of Brian and Burke Pitz, Brian and Isaac Rodenberg, and Luke and Monte Meyer.

West Des Moines’ Ben and Tate Pettitt claim the victory of Father-Son Young Adult Division shooting a 75 (+3). Runner up was Jackson and Scott Anderson from Ottumwa shooting a 77 (+5). Followed by Jameson and Sean Honts of West Des Moines shooting 78 (+6).

Ben and Maura Peters, from Bettendorf, closed out a four-peat and fifth title overall, winning the Parent-Child Open Division shooting an impressive 68 (-4). Not too far behind were runner-ups Hannah and Nate Pettitt from Urbandale shooting 70 (-2). There was a tie for third at 76 (+4) between James and Roni Hook from Griswold and Mike and Taylor Phillips from New London. 

Jester Parks Par 3 Course saw a lot of action on Saturday. In the Father-Son Junior Division of eight and under David and Emmett Combs from West Des Moines claimed the title shooting 63 (+9). Runner-ups also out of West Des Moines were Oiliver and Hayden Zeidler shooting 67 (+13). From Cedar Falls Stacey and Luka Dunbar claimed third shooting 72 (+18).

In the Father-Son 9 & 10 Division Aaron and Beckham O’Brien from Ottumwa claimed the victory by one shot, shooting 65 (+11). Runner-ups were David and Carter Combs from West Des Moines shooting 66 (+12). In third was Griffin and Jason Sparks from Waukee shooting 67 (+13). 

From Urbandale Eric and Reese Buntenbach shot an even 70 (+16) to claim the title for the Parent-Child 8 & Under Division. In Runner-Up was Brookly and Wade Pettitt from Waukee. From Clive Ben and Blythe Hall claimed third shooting 79 (+25).

Sweeping the competition from West Des Moines, Ben and Hayden Pettitt claimed the title of the Parent-Child 9 & 10 Division shooting 59 (+5). Runner-Ups out of Cedar Rapids shooting 66 (+12). Coming in third from Ames was Sarah and Jack Van Hauen shooting 76 (+22).

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Champions crowned at 2023 Father-Son & Parent-Child Championship

There’s nothing quite like the Father-Son & Parent-Child tournament, hosted annually at Jester Park Golf Course in Granger. Urbandale’s Bo and Dewell Anderson topped the Father-Son Open Division with a 4-under 68. Luke and Monte Meyer, of Cedar Falls, and John and Tanner Dinnebier, of West Des Moines, tied for second with a pair of (-3) 69s.

Cedar Rapid’s Andy and Grayson Tiedt won the Father-Son Young Adult Division, despite Grayson being only ten years old. The pair fired a (+4) 76. Bo and Elijah Anderson (77) and Jameson and Sean Honts (78) rounded out the top three.

Bettendorf’s Ben and Maura Peters completed a three-peat, winning the Parent-Child Open Division again with a (-2) 70. Allison and Trace McArtor, Geri and Blake Huser, and Taylor and Mike Phillips tied for runner-up with (+3) 75s.

Kylynn and Ryan Bishop, of West Des Moines, won the Parent-Child Young Adult Division, shooting (+22) 94. Gianna and Nicol Jones followed with (+32) 104, and Michael and McKinley Billings finished third with (+42) 114.

Jester Park’s Par-Three Course saw familiar faces leading the Junior Divisions, but also some new ones. In the Father-Son 9 & 10 Division, Ottumwa’s Aaron and Beckham O’Brien won big with (+9) 63. The rest of the division tied, remarkably, at (+17) 71.

From West Des Moines, the Combs’ dominated the Father-Son 8 & Under. Carter and David placed first with (+8) 62, and Emmett and David placed second with (+11) 65.

Huxley’s Pat and Jordin Wynja defended their title in the Parent-Child 9 & 10 Division, carding a (+12) 66.

The Pettitt’s found success in the Parent-Child 8 & Under Division. Ben and Hayden Pettitt, of West Des Moines, won the division with a (+4) 8. Wade and Brooklyn Pettitt, of Waukee, finished runner-up with a (+13) 67.

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Chiodo’s win 2022 IGA Father-Son Championship, Peters’ take Parent-Child crown

Many great moments and memories that will last a lifetime were made at the 2022 IGA Father-Son and Parent Child Championship, held at Jester Park in Granger.

Jeff and Gianni Chiodo were crowned the Father-Son Open Division Champions with a two-under round of 70 during Sunday’s round. The Chiodo’s carded three birdies with only one lone bogey to race to the top of a packed leaderboard.

Gary and Nash Bucher tied Jay and Robert Johnson for second place with even rounds of 72. Mike and Clayton Phillips finished in fourth with Curtis and Cody Holck at one-over par.

The Father-Son Young Adult Division came down to a card-back between the side of Scott and Jackson Anderson and Bo and Elijah Anderson. The two teams finished their rounds at eight-over par and Scott and Jackson took home the victory.

Ben and Maura Peters defend their 2021 Parent-Child Open Division title after firing a two-under round of 70. The duo followed up their one-over front nine with a clean, three-under back nine that included three birdies. Brett and Paige Hoffman placed second with a four-over tally and Tracy and Allison McArtor took home third place with a six-over total. 

On Jester Park’s Par-Three Course, Ben and Tate Pettitt finished at the top of the Father-Son Junior 9 & 10 Division. Jason and Griffin Sparks tied with David and Carter Combs in the Father-Son Junior 8 & Under Division. 

In the Parent-Child Junior Division, Pat and Jordin Wynja earned the 9 & 10 Division with a 14-over total. Justin and Jayden Chapman won the 8 & Under Division with a score of 71.

Tomorrow marks the first round of the Iowa Junior Boys’ and Girls’ Amateur. The championship will be held at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. You can follow the juniors as they make their way around Finkbine using our live scoring.


Father / Son – Open Division Champions

  1. Jeff & Gianni Chiodo -2 70

Father / Son – Young Adult Division Champions

  1. Scott & Jackson Anderson +8 80

Father / Son – Junior 9 & 10 Division Champions

  1. Ben & Tate Pettitt +2 56

Father / Son – Junior 8 & Under Division Champions

T1. Jason & Griffin Sparks +10 64

T1. David & Carter Combs +10 64

Parent / Child – Open Division Champions

  1. Ben & Maura Peters -2 70

Parent / Child – Junior 9 & 10 Division Champions

  1. Pat & Jordin Wynja +14 68

Parent / Child – Junior 8 & Under Division Champions

  1. Justin & Jayden Chapman +17 71

Lots of laughs, memories shared at IGA Father/Son, Parent/Child Championship

Lots of laughs and great moments were shared at this year’s IGA Father/Son and Parent/Child Championship at Jester Park Golf Course in Granger.

Neil Johnson and Robert (Bob) Johnson (pictured above) took home the Father/Son Open Division trophy after firing a 4-under round of 68 on Saturday. The defending champions, John and Tanner Dinnebier fell one stroke short of repeating their same success in last year’s event. This marks the fourth time Bob has been on the winning team, as he won titles with son Jay in 2010 and with Neil in 2012, 2014 and now 2021.

In the Father/Son Young Adult Division, Chad and Henry Baker (right) played lights out and won by eight shots after carding a 3-under 69. Rudy and Michel Evertsen took second place with a solid round of 77 on Sunday.

Maura and Ben Peters (pictured above) held the Parent/Child Open Division trophy after a 1-over round of 73 on Sunday. Rebecca and Troy Delong tied for second place with Paige and Brett Hoffman with a 3-over 75 on Saturday.

The Junior Divisions played on Jester Park’s Par 3 course. The list of winners includes Andy and Grayson Tiedt who claimed the Father/Son 8 and under Division. Willow and Isaac Rodenberg won the Parent/Child 8 and under Division. Bo and Elijah Anderson won the Father/Son 9 and 10 Division and Justin and Jillian Chapman claimed the Parent/Child 9 and 10 Division.

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Great weather, great memories at IGA Father/Son & Parent/Child Championship

It was all smiles at this year’s IGA Father/Son & Parent/Child held at Jester Park Golf Course, in Granger.

The pair of John & Tanner Dinnebier didn’t miss a beat on Saturday, winning the overall Father/Son title with their round of 69 (-3). One shot behind was Derek & Terry Hannah, who closed with three birdies on the back nine to finish runner up with their round of 70 (-2).

In the Father/Son – Young Adult Division, the duo of Rocky & A.J. Sposato were crowned champions following their round of 81 (+9). Finishing in a tie for second were the teams of Brad & Benjamin Krohn, and Chad & Henry Baker, who posted rounds of 82 (+10).

In the Parent/Child – Open Division, Rebecca & Troy Delong played steady golf on Saturday, claiming the title with their round of 77 (+5). On their tail was the team of Bo & Bob Anderson, who carded three birdies on the back nine en route to their round of 78 (+6). Nate & Allison Pettitt captured the Parent/Child – Young Adult Division title with their round of 88 (+16).

On the Jester Park GC Par 3 course several champions were also crowned. That list included Ben & Tate Pettitt in the Father/Son – Junior Division 8 & under with a score of 62 (+8), Jeff & Grant Osby in the Father/Son – Junior Division 9 & 10 years old with score of 59 (+5), Erik & Payton Bjorseth in the Parent/Child – Junior Division 8 & under with a score of 74 (+20) and Nick and Maicy Baker were repeat winners in the Parent/Child – Junior Division 9 & 10 years old with a score of 61 (+7).

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Champions crowned at IGA Father/Son, Parent/Child Championship

A good time was had by all at this year’s IGA Father/Son & Parent/Child held at Jester Park Golf Course, Granger.

The duo of Brian and Burke Pitz captured the overall Father/Son title with an impressive round of 69 (-3). Their round included five birdies to help ease their only hiccup, a double bogey on #10. The teams of Jay and Robert Johnson, Neil and Robert Johnson and Gary and Nash Bucher all finished runner-up, shooting 71 (-1), two shots back of the lead.

In the Father/Son Young Adult Division, the team of Sam and Isaiah Zoske repeated as champions, firing a round of 71 (-1). Their round included a trio of birdies and only two bogeys, good enough for a 10-shot win over Nathan and Eric Boehlert. In the Parent/Child Open Division, Ben and Maura Peters posted a round of 79 (+7) to win by two shots over Brett and Paige Hoffman, who shot 21 (+9).

Neil and Ava Johnson captured the Parent/Child – Young Adult Division crown with a round of 84 (+12).

On the Jester Park GC Par 3 course champions were also crowned. Those included Anthony and Greyson Marlow in the Father/Son – Junior Division 8 & under with a score of 62, Ryan and Case Bishop in the Father/Son – Junior Division 9 & 10 years old with score of 59, Mikkell Baker and Kylin Baker in the Parent/Child – Junior Division 8 & under with a score of 74 and Nick and Maicy Baker in the Parent/Child – Junior Divsion 9 & 10 years old with a score of 62.

Click here to see a recap of scoring all division, which is broken down by Saturday and Sunday.

IGA adds Putt-Putt Tournament to Father/Son, Parent/Child Championship

NEW in 2019 – PUTT-PUTT TOURNAMENT

In 2019, the IGA and our hosts at Jester Park GC will be holding an optional Putt-Putt Tournament on Sunday, June 16th during the IGA Father/Son-Parent/Child Championship.

The tournament costs $10 per team to play and all players will receive free ice cream.  Players of all ages are encouraged and welcomed.  The only requirement is that the team must be a parent and a child, in any combination (Father-Son, Mother-Son, Mother-Daughter or Father-Daughter).

Jester Park GC installed an 18-hole miniature golf course at the practice range facility in 2018.  Teams can play anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday (June 16th) and are NOT required to play in the regular Father/Son-Parent/Child Championship.  So if you have a young one who isn’t quite ready for the big course, this is a way you can bring them into the fold!

You can sign up in one of three ways:

NOTE: when signing up online, both players must have a Player Profile created with the IGA’s online signup program – click here for more info on creating those profiles

  1. When signing up online, you will have the option of adding the $10 entry fee for the Putt-Putt Tournament to your transaction.  Signup online
  2. If not playing in the regular championship, you can sign up only for the Putt-Putt tournament during the registration process.  You will see an option to pay for the “Putt Putt Tournament Only”. Signup online
  3. You can sign up at the IGA registration table that will be set up at  the clubhouse at Jester Park on Sunday, June 16.

The format will be alternate shot.  One player tees off first on the even numbered holes and the other player tees off first on the odd numbered holes, then you alternate strokes during the hole.  Teams will choose which person tees off on the even and odd holes before starting their round.

Once all play is finished, we will divide the field into flights based on their score.  The overall winners will receive trophies and flight winners will receive various prizes.  

If you have any questions about the Putt-Putt Tournament, or have any troubles signing up, please give us a call at (515) 207-1062.

Champions crowned at IGA Father-Son, Parent-Child

Participants in the 2018 IGA Father-Son & Parent-Child, held at Jester Park Golf Course, endured warm temperature and wind gusts all weekend. The Father-Son duo of Brian and Todd Rose (above) got off to a hot start of their own, birdieing the first two holes. The Rose’s, who played Sunday morning, made a total of seven birdies on the day in the modified alternate shot format and posted 67 (-5), good enough for the overall title. Finishing runner-up with a 71 (-1) of their own was Mike and Danny McCoy.

In the Father-Son Young Adult Division, the team of Isaiah and Sam Zoske (right) posted 73, good enough for a three-shot victory over Barry and Evan Smith. In the Parent-Child Open Division, Brett and Paige Hoffman paced the field with an impressive 71 (-1). Their round, on Saturday, included three birdied and an eagle. Dennis and Vicki Rodenberg finished in second place with a score of 76 (+4).

Ava and Neil Johnson (left) captured the title in the Parent-Child Young Adult Division, by way of their round of 86 (+14). The Johnson’s round was highlighted by a birdie on the challenging par 5 11th hole at Jester Park GC.

In the Junior Division, played on Jester Park GC’s Par 3 course, Case and Ryan Bishop finished with 64 (+10) to outdistance Grant and Jeff Osby by two in the 8 & under age division. In the 9 & 10 age division Jackson and Matt Zeller (bottom right photo) were one stroke better than runner-up Matt and Noah House. The Zeller’s posted 61 (+7) to win their division.

Click here to see a recap of scoring in all divisions (broken down by Saturday and Sunday).

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