The Iowa Golf Association’s annual Father-Son (F/S) & Parent-Child (P/C) Championship brought families together for a memorable weekend of competition and camaraderie at Jester Park Golf Course. Played in a modified alternate shot format, the event showcased teamwork, strategy, and plenty of family connections on the course.

Players were greeted by near-perfect conditions throughout the championship. With little to no wind and comfortable temperatures both days, competitors enjoyed outstanding golfing weather that allowed families to focus on making memories and enjoying time together on the course.

Championship Division Winners

Father-Son Open Overall Division
🥇 Brian Rose & Todd Rose (Urbandale) – 67 (-5)

Parent-Child Open Overall Division
🥇 Nate Pettitt & Hannah Pettitt (Urbandale) – 69 (-3)

Father-Son Young Adult Division
🥇 Brad Henningsen & Jack Henningsen (Atlantic) – 77 (+5)

Parent-Child Young Adult Division
🥇 Ben Nedved & Natalie Nedved (Humboldt) – 107 (+35)

Par 3 Course Champions

Father-Son Juniors 8 & Under
🥇 Brian Wynia & Palmer Wynia (Urbandale) – 61 (+7)

Father-Son Juniors 9 & 10
🥇 David Combs & Emmett Combs (Waukee) – 64 (+10)

Parent-Child Juniors 8 & Under
🥇 Grant Walker & Margo Walker (Ames) – 77 (+23)

Parent-Child Juniors 9 & 10
🥇 Wade Pettitt & Brooklyn Pettitt (Waukee) – 65 (+11)

The championship once again highlighted what makes this event special: families spending quality time together, sharing the challenge of competition, and creating lasting memories. Congratulations to all of this year’s champions and participants for another successful Father-Son & Parent-Child Championship.

Complete Results

Father’s Day weekend was in full swing as families gathered at Jester Park Golf Course for the annual IGA Father/Son & Parent/Child Championship, a cherished tradition celebrating family, fun, and friendly competition.

In the Father/Son Open Division, Terry and Derek Hannah of Redfield claimed the title with an impressive 4-under-par 68. Their round featured eight birdies, including three consecutive on holes 2 through 4. Close behind at 3-under-par 69 were three teams: Derek and Leo Fiscus of Davenport, Brian and Burke Pitz of Urbandale, and Tim and Ryan Greteman of West Des Moines.

The Parent/Child Open Division was won by Ben and Maura Peters of Bettendorf, carding a 2-under-par 70. This marks the fifth victory for the Peters duo in this division. Finishing in second place with scores of 75 (+3) were Ben Weiland and Nancy Olberding of Cedar Rapids and Blake and Geri Huser of Altoona.

In the Father/Son Young Adult Division, Naph and Oliver Rediger of Urbandale captured the win with a solid round of 73 (+1), highlighted by 15 pars and a birdie on the par-five 15th hole. Aaron and Beckham O’Brien of Ottumwa followed closely, finishing at 76 (+4).

The Jester Park par-3 course was filled with smiles, laughter, and high-fives as junior golfers ages 10 and under showcased their skills alongside proud parents.

In the Father/Son Junior Division (8 & Under), David and Emmett Combs of Waukee took home the title with a 64 (+10). In the 9 & 10 Division, Reid and Blake Turner emerged victorious with a score of 61 (+7).

On the Parent/Child side, Grant and Margo Walker of Ames won the 8 & Under Division, carding a 74 (+20), while Patrick and Kensi Wynja of Huxley secured the 9 & 10 Division title with a round of 66 (+12).

The IGA thanks all participants for making this event a heartwarming celebration of family and golf. Special thanks to Jester Park Golf Course for hosting another memorable championship weekend.

Complete Results

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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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