Nate McCoy

Defending champion Nate McCoy of Ankeny successfully defended his title at the Carroll Amateur, hosted by Carroll National, firing rounds of 66-66-67 for a three-round total of 199 (-11). McCoy’s consistent play throughout the championship earned him a two-stroke victory over Samuel Storey of Sioux City, who finished runner-up at 9-under-par.

McCoy recorded 15 birdies over 54 holes en route to the victory, marking his second win of the season after claiming the Lake Creek Amateur title earlier in May.

The championship race remained competitive throughout the final round, with Brock Snyder of Ames claiming third place at 8-under-par. Owen Sawyer of Cedar Falls delivered the low round of the tournament on Sunday, carding a remarkable 62 to surge into fourth place with a 7-under-par total.

In the Senior Division, Tony Newkirk of Des Moines put together a commanding performance to capture the title by six strokes. Newkirk posted matching rounds of 66-66 for a 36-hole total of 132 (-8), finishing well ahead of Terry Cook of Norwalk and Jeff Panek of Johnston, who tied for second at 2-under-par.

Newkirk’s victory was fueled by outstanding consistency, as he recorded nine birdies and just one bogey over the two-round championship, showcasing one of the most impressive performances of the week.

The Super Senior Division also featured a tightly contested finish, with Tom Schill claiming the championship by two strokes. Schill posted rounds of 71 and 70 to finish at 1-under-par (141) and secure the title over Andy Burton of Polk City.

Mark Gambaiana of Des Moines and Steve Jordan of Johnston shared third place, each finishing at 144 (+2).

The Carroll Amateur once again attracted a strong field from across Iowa, producing exciting competition in the Championship, Senior, and Super Senior divisions at Carroll National. McCoy’s successful title defense highlighted another memorable week of golf and continued his strong start to the 2026 season.

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