Team Iowa Finishes Third at 13th Annual Director’s Cup Matches
From left – Dusty Drenth, Davenport, Trent Lindenman, New Sharon, Jon Olson, Ankeny, JD Anderson, Johnston, Nate McCoy, Ankeny and Luke Meyer, Cedar Falls.
After two exciting days of competition filled with sportsmanship and camaraderie, Team Iowa secured a third-place finish at the 13th Annual Director’s Cup Matches, held at Echo Valley Country Club in Norwalk.
Team Iowa came out strong in the opening round of four-ball matches, putting 5.5 points on the board. The duo of Nate McCoy and Trent Lindenman found their rhythm on the back nine, clinching a 2-up victory over Kansas’ Ben Pearson and William Gantz. Meanwhile, Dusty Drenth and Luke Meyer continued the momentum with a solid 3&2 win against Missouri’s Ryan Sullivan and Ryan Eckelkamp.
The afternoon foursomes matches saw Iowa maintain its competitive edge. The team of Trent Lindenman and Dusty Drenth delivered a commanding performance, defeating Nebraska’s Coltrane Mittag and Ryan Nietfeldt. In a hard-fought match, Luke Meyer and Jon Olson earned a half-point with a tie against Kansas’ Brian Fehr and Benjamin Kimminau.
With all four teams tightly packed at the top of the leaderboard heading into Tuesday’s singles matches, the final round proved to be decisive. J.D. Anderson, Trent Lindenman, and Dusty Drenth each secured vital points with strong individual performances. Despite Iowa’s efforts, it was Team Nebraska who ultimately claimed their seventh Director’s Cup title, finishing with 26 total points, including 14 points in the final session alone.
The Director’s Cup Matches continue to be a showcase of elite amateur talent and regional pride, and Team Iowa once again demonstrated resilience and strong team play throughout the event.