Category: Championships

57th Iowa Cup set for Short Hills CC

September 11, 20240 commentsChampionships, Iowa Cup Matches

The 57th Iowa Cup Matches is set to take place Thursday and Friday (September 12-13) at Short Hills Country Club in East Moline, IL. This annual competition is comprised of a Ryder Cup style format where the top Iowa Golf Association Amateurs play against the top Iowa Section PGA Professionals.

The first two rounds of team competition include Four-Ball and Foursome matches. The final round of the event will consist of singles matches.

The Honorary Captain for the Iowa Golf Association is Jim Campbell, of Albia.

In 2023 the Iowa Golf Association won the Iowa Cup, 22-18, at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston.

TEAM IGA
Joe Bates
Bennett Berger
Kelly Brown
Dusty Drenth
Curtis Holck
Josh Janeczko
Trent Lindenman
Bill Matzdorff
Nate McCoy
Ethan Mechling
Braeden Nelson
Tony Newkirk
Aaron Obrien
Ben Peters
Ron Peterson
Roman Roth
Matt Schlueter
Dave Waugh
Isaiah Zoske
Sam Zoske

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McCoy strikes again in 2024, wins Briarwood Amateur

September 9, 20240 commentsChampionships, News

Ankeny’s Nate McCoy (right) secured yet another victory for the season at the 2024 Briarwood Amateur contested at Briarwood Country Club in Ankeny.

McCoy’s weekend of scores of 69-69 (-6) totaling up to 138 propelled him to a one shot victory over Des Moines’ native Willis Gaer and Jared Koch of Urbandale (-5) 139. Solo fourth was past three-time champion (‘14, ‘15, ‘22) was Jon Olson of Ankeny finishing at (-4) 140.

Terry Cook of Norwalk took home the victory for the Senior Division. Cook carded a two day total of (-6) 138. Coming in runner-up was 2023 co-senior champion Ron Peterson of Urbandale carding 140 (-4), two shots back in third was Bill Matzdorff.

Ames’ very own Bob Hartzler (-6) 138 was just enough to secure a one shot victory over Scott Hornstein of Huxley. Hornstein’s two day total was (-5) 139, and finishing in solo third was Bill Corrick carding (+7) 151.

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Huser captures 1st IGA Senior Women’s Match Play crown

September 6, 20240 commentsChampionships, Wmn's Match Play

 Geri Huser (right), of Altoona, sealed the deal at the 1st IGA Senior Women’s Match Play at Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City defeating West Des Moines’ Nicki Miller 3 & 2 in a back and forth match before Huser pulled away with wins on holes #13-16 to win.

Huser admitted she had to think outside of the box on her road to the finals.

“I think the course was set up really well for both the men and women to play at the same time,” Huser said. “You had to placement shots throughout the course on a lot of different holes, and I think that is important when you have senior women playing. It makes it a lot more fun.”

Huser beat Dubuques’ Rose Kubesheski 4 & 2 in the semifinals to advance to the finals knowing all the women would be cheering on each other on no matter what.

“I had a great time with the groups I played with,” Huser said. “They are really supportive, respectful, and fun to golf with. I just had a great time.”

Huser who was sitting 111 points behind Jesup’s Michelle Klein for IGA Senior Women’s Player of the year knew very little about her standing prior to the event. With the win, she surpassed Klein for the top spot in 2024.

“Well considering having to ask what player points are it is a new experience for me,” Huser said. “But just being able to play competitive golf also with other women just adds that much more.”

Huser beat Kathy Fortune of Rockwell City 3 & 2 to advance to the semifinals.

Kelly Grimes of Mitchellville defeated Council Bluff’s Shirly Rochelle 6 & 5 to claim the Presidents Bracket Champion. Grimes kept a smile on her face and had the best time she commented.

“I did not play very great, but I always love playing with these gals,” Grimes said. “I enjoyed the course, it was a nice course to play on and I had a great time.”

Grimes beat Sue Harmon of Slater 1 up in the quarterfinals and Nevada’s Carroll Dethrow to advance to the finals. 

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Anderson wins 22nd IGA Senior Match Play, Norton collects Super Senior title

September 6, 20240 commentsIGA Senior Match Play

J.D. Anderson (right), of Johnston, secured his first Senior Division win at the 22nd IGA Senior Match Play against Curtis Holck, of Ankeny, winning 4 & 3 at Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City.

Anderson admitted he had to shift his thought process as he won his semifinals match to get into the finals.

“The course played different between today and yesterday the wind switched,” Anderson said. “You got used to some yardages but you had to adjust. My strategy really knowing that there are not a lot of birdies out here when it is this windy was to just not make big numbers”.

Anderson, who defeated West Des Moines’ Chris Kramer on the 18th hole to win the match at 1 up. In the afternoon finals Anderson had his foot on the gas from the get go. Anderson won the first three holes and never looked back.

“I made a ton of my six footers today, that just kept me in it, kept me on top and got me the win,” Anderson added.

Anderson received a bye in the round of 32, in the Round of 16 defeated Bob Brummel, of Orange City in 19 holes, and in the quarterfinals topped Sioux City local Lance Heimsoth 2 & 1.

In one of the Super Senior Division semifinal matches, a repeat of the 21st IGA Senior Match Play final, saw Muscatine resident Tom Norton and Dave Gaer of Des Moines lock horns.

But, this time Tom Norton claimed the victory in 20 holes to advance to the finals.

“I knew the match against Dave was going to be really challenging, he is a very good player and it was all that I expected and then some,” Norton said.

The wind seemed to be a recurring theme players had to take into consideration during matches. 

“Wind is always a factor,” Norton said of his matches. “The IGA always does a great job of setting courses up. I always feel like it is going to be fair, it isn’t going to be easy, but it is going to be fair.”

Norton (right) would go on to defeat Bill Mathers of Correctionville 4 & 2. Mathers, who defeated Kevin Welte 3 &2 to reach the finals, played well all week and won several of his matches in dominating fashion.

Norton’s road to the finals was dominating as well, he would receive a bye in the Round of 32, defeat Des Moines’ Charlie Taylor 4 & 2 in the Round of 16 and defeat another Des Moines resident Dan Trerotola 5 & 4 before meeting Gaer in the semifinals.

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Whispering Creek GC a true test for players at 22nd IGA Senior Match Play

September 5, 20240 commentsIGA Senior Match Play

In the 22nd edition of the IGA Senior Match Play contested at Whispering Creek Golf Club, no matches were left unturned on day two.

No. 15 seed Jay Gregory knocked off No. 2 seed and defending champion Jon Brown in a thrilling 19 hole match. Gregory later lost his afternoon match to No. 7 seed Kirk Macumber 3 & 2. Macumber will face No. 3 seed Curtis Holck in the semi finals.

Jeff Collett, the No. 1 seed would receive a bye for the first round of matches that took place on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesdays morning matches Collett would encounter a close match against No. 17 seed Terry Cook. But, he would come out on top beating Cook 1 up.

No. 8 seed Chris Kramer (above) would defeat Ron Peterson 2 & 1. In a very thrilling match Kramer took down No. 1 seed Collett in 20 holes. Kramer will face No. 4 seed J.D. Anderson in the semifinals for a chance to advance to the finals.

In the Super Senior Division No. 1 seed Bill Mathers beat No. 6 seed John Kinsey in a quick fashion on 7 & 6. Mathers would later take on No. 8 seed Rick Gorbell 6 & 5. Mathers will face No. 12 seed Kevin Welte in the semis. 

Kevin Welte defeated No. 5 seed Mike Pape 1 up and then took down No. 13 seed Dan Belvin 3 & 2.

No. 2 seed Dave Gaer who has been at the top of practically every leaderboard this year will have a chance to advance to the finals once again. Gaer has took down No. 15 seed Denny Redel in a fast 8 & 6 match along with No. 10 seed Mark Albert 5 & 4. Gaer will face No. 3 seed Tom Norton in the Semifinals.

Tom Norton beat No. 14 seed Charlie Taylor 6 & 5 along with No. 11 seed Dan Trerotola 5 & 4 to advance to the semifinals. 

The semifinals and championship matches will be played Thursday morning. Be sure to follow along all the action as two Champions will be crowned at the 22nd Senior Match Play played at Whistling Creek Golf Course.

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Huser, Miller advance to finals of 1st IGA Senior Women’s Match Play

September 5, 20240 commentsChampionships, Wmn's Match Play

Day two of the 1st Senior Women’s Match Play concluded at Whispering Creek Golf Club on Wednesday as afternoon matches for both Championship and Presidents Flights wrapped up.

No. 1 seed Laura Leszczynski won her morning match against eight seed Jan Sewright 7 & 6. But, in the afternoon match, No. 4 seed Nicki Miller defeated Leszczynski 1 up. Earlier in the day Miller beat No. 5 seed and recent winner of the 59th Iowa Senior Women’s Amateur Michelle Klein 4 & 2.

No. 2 seed Geri Huser (above) who carded a 77 (+5) in qualifying had two matches on the day. She managed to take down No. 7 seed Kathy Fortune 3 & 2 along with No. 3 seed Rose Kubesheski 4 & 2.

In the President’s Bracket No. 1 seed Carroll Dethrow and No. 2 seed Julie Hartman both received byes in the morning matches. While No. 5 seed Kelley Grimes took down Sue Harmon 1 up and later defeated Dethrow 1 up. Meanwhile No. 6 seed Shirly Rochelle defeated No. 3 seed Leighann Larocca 1 up along with Hartman 4 & 5.

It all comes down to No. 5 seed Grimes and No. 6 seed Rochelle to claim the Presidents Flight Champion.

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22nd IGA Senior Match Play begins at Whispering Creek GC, Collett medals

September 4, 20240 commentsChampionships

Whispering Creek Golf Club located in Sioux City, host of the 22nd IGA Senior Match Play, had quite the day of wind, qualifying, and a handful of opening round matches.

Ottumwa’s Jeff Collett was unstoppable despite the windy conditions. He carded a round of 67 (-5) with seven birdies on the day and received the one seed. Collett got a bye in his first match, and will face Norwalk resident Terry Cook (above). Cook shot 79 (+7) in qualifying and won his afternoon match against Aaron Stevens of Waukee 4 & 3.

Past Champion, Jon Brown of Adel carded a 74 (+2) received a bye and will face Linevilles’ very own Jay Gregory. Gregory carded a 77 (+5) in qualifying and in a thrilling 19 holes defeated Troy Arends of Orange City.

The match of the afternoon goes to Des Moines resident Tony Newkirk defeating West Des Moines very own Marty Fredericks in a back-and-forth round that went into 21 holes.

In the Super Senior Bill Mathers of Correctionville shot the low of 74 (+2) and was seeded number one. Past Champion and Des Moines resident Dave Gaer received the second seed on the day. These two both received byes for the first round of matches.

In the afternoon matches Allemans’ very own John Kinsey knows the definition of bouncing back. After carding a 95 (+23) he defeated Marion resident Rex Wittrock 9 & 7. Sioux City native Denny Redel won 4 & 3 against Donald Schmidt of Council Bluffs on top of Des Moines Charlie Taylor defeated Fort Dodge resident Richard Jones.

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Leszcyznski earns #1 seed, 1st IGA Senior Match Play underway

September 4, 20240 commentsChampionships, Wmn's Match Play

Cool morning temperatures and the constant wind was a battle at Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City for the qualifying round of the 1st Senior Women’s Match Play on Tuesday.

Laura Leszczynski (above left) of Saint Mary’s did not let the weather affect her ability to play. Leszcynski carded a 75 (+3) to receive the #1 seed. Altoonas’ Geri Huser and Dubuques’ Rosale Kubesheski carded a pair of 77s (+5).

In the Championship bracket Leszczynski’s will be against Jan Sewright of Ankeny.

In the President’s bracket Carroll Dethrow of Nevada and Julie Hartman of Greenfield both have byes for morning matches. Sue Hartman, resident of Slater, will face Mitchellville’ Kelly Grimes. In the other morning match Leighann Larocca of Waukee will face Shirly Rochelle from Council Bluffs.

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Olson dominates, wins The Classic at Elmwood CC

August 26, 20240 commentsChampionships, Uncategorized

Ankeny resident Jon Olson (right) capped off his first victory at The Classic hosted by Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown over the weekend. The 36-hole tournament is played in a Modified Stableford scoring format. Elmwood’s new renovations such as tee-boxes, bunkers and fast greens gave players a run for their money.

After closing Saturday’s round with 42 points, Olson was tied for second only one shot behind leader Connor Peck, of Ankeny. Sunday’s round was no different than Saturday’s round of winds gusting from 15-20 mph, but it was no match for Olson. He carded a bogey free 65 (-5) picking up 46 Stableford points for a total of 88 points. Olson point total was the second highest in event history, just three points behind 2019 Champion Jon Brown.

Cedar Falls very own Luke Meyer, who some may remember fell short to claim The Classic in 2023 title in a six hole playoff secured runner-up again as he closed out with 83 points. There was a three-way tie for third at 78 points between ‘23 Champion Coby Thompson, Nate McCoy and Connor Peck.

Ron Peterson of Urbandale won the, now back-to-back years at Elmwood CC, in the Senior Division. He tailed up at an impressive 86 points. Runner-up was Marion resident Rob Dickerson with 70 points and in third was Gary Ellis, of Norwalk.

Marshalltown resident and Super Senior Division runner-up in ‘23, Rob Christensen held his foot on the gas over the weekend. He was determined to claim the Super-Senior title.  Christensen finished with 72 points, while past champion Dave Gaer of Des Moines fought hard but came up short with 60 points. Only five points behind finishing in third was another Des Moines resident Curt Burns.

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Smith, Imsland team up for win at IGA Women’s Mid Am Series #3

August 19, 20240 commentsChampionships

Leanne Smith and Christi Imsland (above) won the final IGA Women’s Mid Am Series event at Pleasant Valley golf course in a three-way playoff after finishing at 66 (-6).

Smith and Imsland played very consistently all day, combining for eight birdies. Smith eventually capped off the day with a chip in on the first playoff hole to secure the victory. This is Smith’s and Imsland’s first time playing together in a four ball event.

Smith and Imsland were neck and neck with the field the entire day. They started hot with playing the first five holes three under. They kept it steady with making three more birdies and making critical pars when needed. The duo ended the round with a birdie in each of the last three holes to help them into the playoff. 

Julie Buerman and Katie Wenthe (below) were the winners of the Net Division. They were a part of the playoff shooting 66 (-6) with a net 63 (-9). The two made 11 net birdies with only each birding the same hole once. Hogenson and Kerrigan finished second with a net 64 (-8).

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