Summer Issue (2023 Review)

Iowa PGA Golf

SUMMER PREVIEW

Iowa Golf House

by Rick Brown

John Deere Classic Recap

By Barry Cronin

Bob Moreland Special

by Mark Gambaiana

Iowa PGA Board of Directors

Officers

Honorary President Matt Sherlock, PGA MK Golf Shops Inc.

President/Vice President Erin Strieck, PGA Pinnacle Country Club

Terry Anderson, PGA Elks Country Club

Mike Armes, PGA Pinnacle Country Club

Sarah Bidney, PGA Hyperion Field Club

Todd Fowler PGA Golf Galaxy - Davenport

Iowa PGA Board of Directors

Secretary JR Millar, PGA Lake Bracken Country Club

David Roe, PGA City of Cedar Rapids Golf Op

Gene Bears, Jr., PGA LIfe Member

Matt Ruehling, PGA Des Moines Golf & Country Club

Iowa PGA Foundation Board of Directors (Includes Officers Above)

Lisa Miller, PGA PGA Master Professional/Life Member

Steve Hutton, PGA Geneva Golf & Country Club

Kevin Dorrington, PGA Life Member

In my former life I was a golf course owner and managed golf facilities. In years like we are having in 2023 people would ask if I minded the drought. I always told people that I loved “drought years”. They would ask, “Why?” I would say, “that is because we never have to worry about rainouts/ rainchecks and people play a lot of golf.” They would then ask, “What about when the course dries out?” I would tell them, “That is why we have a talented golf course superintendent (and team), an irrigation system and plus your golf ball will now roll a lot farther and the rough is not as thick”!

Today’s Golf Course Superintendents are so talented and have many resources at their disposal to help us through these drier conditions than in

years past. Please thank them for their hard work over the Spring and Summer. They work in a sport that is controlled by Mother Nature and they do a great job managing those obstacles. I won’t say that they don’t worry a bit, especially if their irrigation system is a bit older, but they are talented and reach out to their fellow turf professionals for assistance. So go thank YOUR Superintendent – remember the “Thank a Superintendent Day” is set as September 13, 2023 – but don’t wait for that day – just thank them when you see them.

We continue to have many of our PGA Professionals play well in 2022 and that qualified them for 2023 events. Jeff Schmid (63rd–73-74-74-75=296) and Chad Proehl (77th–74-73-77-77=301) played in the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas in May. Both of them made the cut and represented Iowa and the Iowa PGA well in the inaugural event held at the new Home of the PGA of America.

Judd Gibb did a tough thing by Monday qualifying for the 2023 Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club in May, He finished in 53rd place (70-71-72=213).

Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, Iowa won our 2022 Section Championship which gave him an automatic berth into the 2023 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. This was Jay’s first PGA Tour event. If you follow Jay on social media, he will tell you that the support from his hometown and the Members of Elmwood was overwhelming. He was very thankful for their support. Though Jay missed the cut, he showed his talents by shooting 77-73 against the best players in the world. I am sure Jay will use what he learned that week to play better and better golf in his future. Congrats Jay on representing Elmwood CC and the Iowa PGA so well.

As the summer goes on, you will see some great play out of the Amateur players as well. Mike McCoy is over in the UK to defend his2022 R & A Senior British Amateur Championship along with another past champion from 2021 in Gene Elliott. That is back-to-back years for not only US Competitors to win that championship but two Iowa Golf HOFers to win that Championship. Keep a watch on the Iowa Golf Association social media pages.

In September, Iowa gets to have two of its great golf ambassadors serve as Captains at the highest level. McCoy will be Captain of the Walker Cup to be held September 2-3, 2023. Then Cedar Rapidian Zach Johnson will Captain the US Ryder Cup team in Italy on September 29-October 1, 2023. Both of these gentleman’s demeanor as great competitors will lead them to be great Captains AND BRING BACK BOTH CUPS TO THE USA. So start the CHANT from Iowa – USA – USA –USA!

For those interested in marketing with us, we will have spots available for you to place an ad. Just look for our special marketing page within the pages of our magazine. This digital magazine goes to over 15,000 people on our email list along with being sent over our social media channels. If you wish to be a part of something new in the Iowa Golf scene, please feel free to email me at gmason@pgahq.com. You can always call the office at 319-648-0026 as well.

Have fun, Play Well “Mase”

Iowa PGA President: Erin Strieck, PGA

Happy Summer!

I wanted to touch base on the differences between the PGA Tour and the PGA of America. We were one Association up until 1968 when what is now the PGA Tour was formed outside of the PGA of America. PGA Tour members still hold a classification within our organization but are different that us in a few very important ways.

My fellow PGA Professionals and I (over 28,000) are the ones that work every day growing golf at our individual facilities. Here are some highlights to help explain our differences.

PGA Professionals are the leaders in the business of golf and can be found working at numerous facilities and companies across the world in a variety of career paths including Golf Operations, Executive Management and Teaching & Coaching. The PGA of America also helps its members by providing additional educational opportunities through our lifelong learning programs.

We are the national governing body that drives support to 41 local PGA Section Offices who help golf professionals and golf consumers in your local market. Programs that the PGA of America helps to oversee for consumers include PGA Jr. League, PGA Family Golf, PGA Team Golf and more.

In addition, we own and operate the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship as well as numerous member and junior championships.

PGA REACH is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of PGA REACH is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf.

The Iowa PGA started GIVE (Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere) in 2007. The PGA of America now uses our program as a guide for their PGA HOPE program that has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which enables direct referrals to the GIVE and PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy.

The PGA of America also works with the games governing bodies for the betterment of the sport.

In Iowa we work as one entity as a 501(c)(3) called the Iowa Golf Council made up of the Iowa Golf Association, Iowa Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association, the Tall Corn Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America and the Iowa PGA.

To learn more about what we do as one of the 41 Sections, please go to our iowapga.com website or call our office and ask for Greg – 319-648-0026.

Thank you

Erin Strieck, PGA President of the Iowa PGA Section and Iowa PGA Foundation

2023 Iowa PGA Tournament Schedule

Date Tournament Course

July

August 4-6

August

August

August

August

August

September

September

September

October

The Iowa PGA hosts eight Junior and Pee Wee events for the Fall Series. Four of the fall tournaments is an ACE point event on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, and two are MAJOR point events. 2023 marks the sixth year of the Iowa PGA Fall Series. Most Fall Series events are open to non-members and members. Members will receive a discount on their entry fees for the Fall events.

Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series

Iowa Junior Open 9-Hole | July 31

Stone Creek GC | Willamsburg, Iowa

Iowa Junior Open | August 7-8

Blue Top Ridge | Riverside, Iowa

Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic | August 11

Irv Warren Memorial GC | Waterloo, Iowa

Spirit Hollow Junior | August 15

Spirit Hollow GC | Burlington, Iowa

Iowa PGA Saddleback Junior | August 17

Saddleback Ridge GC | Solon, Iowa

Echo Valley 9-Hole 15U Junior Classic | August 21

Echo Valley CC | Norwalk, Iowa

Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series | August 27

Terrace Hills GC | Altoona, Iowa

Iowa PGA JT Fall Classic | September 9-10

Thunder Hills Country Club | Peosta, Iowa

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series

Iowa Pee Wee Open | July 31

Stone Creek GC | Willamsburg, Iowa

Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic | August 11

Irv Warren Memorial GC | Waterloo, Iowa

Iowa PGA Saddleback Pee Wee | August 17

Saddleback Ridge GC | Solon, Iowa

Pee Wee Tour Championship Classic | August 21

Echo Valley CC | Norwalk, Iowa

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series | August 27

Terrace Hills GC | Altoona, Iowa

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Meet our Summer Interns

Meet Emily Knoche

Emily Knoche is our first Tournament Intern for the 2023 Season. She is currently attending Dordt University, majoring in Business Administration Management. She’s looking forward to this great opportunity to build her understanding of how tournaments work as well as to improve her skills in customer service. She has worked for Pleasant Valley Golf Course under PGA Professional Tom Hein for the last five summers. Golf has been a big part of her life since her freshman year of high school.

Meet Luke Wade

Luke Wade is our second Tournament Intern for the season. Wade is currently attending The University of Iowa, majoring in Sport and Recreation Management and will graduate in May 2024. Wade is excited for this opportunity to work for a Professional Sports Association. This November he started a new position with the University of Iowa Athletics Department as an Event Management Gameday Assistant. This position will give him experience running small- and large-scale sporting events in a team setting.

Meet Lucas Russell

Lucas Russell is our third Tournament Intern for the season. Russell is currently attending The University of Iowa, majoring in Sport and Recreation Management and will graduate in December 2023. He is thrilled to work in his home state and around a game that has impacted his life in such a positive way.

Meet Hunter Rickels

Hunter Rickels is our final Tournament Intern for the season. Rickels is currently attending Loras College, majoring in Sports Management and Psychology and will graduate in May 2024. Rickels golf casually when he has time.

Moreland Reflects on his Extraordinary Club Pro, Playing Career

Written by IGA Foundation board member Mark Gambaiana Up and Down the Iowa Golf Scene

Bob Moreland was predestined to become a golfer. But the retired, long-time Ottumwa Country Club professional admits fishing was his first love.

Growing up in Peoria, IL., Moreland would much rather hit the fishing hole than the golf course. It wasn’t until the age of 13 that his deep golf roots prevailed, when he replaced casting a reel with rifling a 5-iron.

“I actually didn’t start playing until the seventh grade and then really made up for lost time. Day after day, Mom would drop me off at the course at 8:00 a.m. and come pick me up an hour after dark,” recalled Moreland, the well-decorated Iowa Section PGA golf professional and Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member, during a recent interview at his home in Ottumwa. “She would give me a dollar for the day for a hot dog and a Coke. We’d play 36 holes and then putt for dimes underneath the streetlight. On a good day, I’d return home with more than a buck.”

Moreland’s golf pedigree is extraordinary. His father, Gus Moreland was a world-class player in the 1930s. Competing as an amateur, Gus Moreland beat the likes of Ben Hogan

in the Southwestern Amateur, Byron Nelson in the Glen Garden Invitational, Johnny Goodman in the Houston Invitational, Lawson Little in the Trans-Mississippi, and Francis Ouimet in an early round of the British Amateur. He played in the inaugural Masters Tournament in 1934 and was a two-time selection for The Walker Cup, where he never lost a match in singles or doubles competition.

“Dad and Ben Hogan were friends and competitors, he’s mentioned in the book Hogan, written by Curt Sampson,” said Moreland. I remember going to Shady Oaks Country Club in Dallas to watch Hogan hit 120-yard wedge shots on the range. He’d take aim at his caddie, who was armed with just a towel, and the caddie only had to move slightly in either direction to shag those balls.”

Gus Moreland eventually turned professional at the age of 53, taking a club job in Pampa, TX, and later in Peoria, IL., where Bob Moreland grew up and would eventually lead Richwoods High School to the Illinois state championship. That performance was a springboard to a successful golf career in its own right. Moreland moved to Texas right after high school in 1962 to seek his golf fortune, going to work at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, site of Walter Hagen’s fifth and final PGA Championship.

“One day in 1963, the head pro said there’s this Mexican guy who can play a little bit, and you should meet him. He paired us together, and I found out rather quickly how well he could play. That guy was Lee Trevino,” Moreland said.

Moreland and Trevino were frequent golf companions for the next few years until Trevino burst onto the PGA Tour scene in 1967 by finishing fifth in the U.S. Open at Baltusrol. He came back to Cedar Crest and told Moreland, “I can beat these guys.” A year later, Trevino won the first of his six major titles, the 1968 U.S. Open at Oak Hill in Rochester, NY. They remain good friends.

In 1968, Moreland played the PGA Tour. In those days, fewer players had exempt status, resulting in large Monday qualifiers where, in some weeks, 150 players teed it up for 30 openings in the field. “It wasn’t a very glamorous lifestyle for the also-rans,” Moreland remembers. “We traveled by car, stayed in cheap motels, and scraped by.” He stepped away from the tour and held club professional positions in Texas and at Sunset Hills Golf Course in Pekin, IL, until his life changed in 1976.

That’s when the Ottumwa Country Club came calling, and Moreland would spend the next 34 years serving the club with distinction, not only in club operations and starting one of the state’s most successful junior golf programs but also maintaining a high level of playing ability, competing in Iowa PGA Section and national events. For a remarkable 17 times, Moreland was named the Iowa Section PGA Player of the Year in three categories: five in the regular category, ten times as Senior Player of the Year, and twice as Super Senior. He won the 1981 Iowa Open and was a two-time Iowa Section PGA champion.

Strong performances in the annual PGA Club Pro Championship earned Moreland a spot in three PGA Championships: the 1977 event at Pebble Beach, the 1981 tournament at Atlanta Athletic Club, and the 1982 event at Southern Hills. He also qualified for and participated in the US Senior Open and several Senior PGA Championships. His extensive list of other golf achievements included playing several times in the former Quad Cities Open and making the cut in the 1973 Western Open in Chicago. In his prime, Moreland would play 18-20 section events annually. “In those days, club pros would play every Monday from the first of May until the end of September,” he recalled.

His playing accomplishments aside, Moreland is equally proud of the robust junior golf program he and his wife, Lynda, operated each year at Ottumwa Country Club. Between 85 and 120 boys and girls participated in a six-week program annually that featured instruction, rules and etiquette sessions, practice, and culminated with a tournament and awards banquet. Both the Ottumwa boys and girls high school golf teams would later capture multiple state championships populated with players from his program, and several would go on to become club professionals. His advice to young players today – “Get some good instruction, work on your short game, and leave the golf carts in the stall. Walking builds the endurance you need to become a good golfer. I see too many youngsters on carts.”

Among his other awards, Moreland was named the Iowa PGA Section’s Professional of the Year, Junior Golf Leader Award, and Merchandiser of the Year. The job of a club professional is demanding, juggling the daily tee sheet, running tournaments and leagues, conducting lessons, the pro shop, administration, and a multitude of other responsibilities. “I can honestly say that a day didn’t go by when I didn’t look forward to going to work,” Moreland said. “There were many long days during the golf season, which goes with the territory. It’s like joining the Mafia, you know exactly what you are getting into.”

Now 79 years old, Moreland looks back on his golf career with pride. “I’ve been so fortunate to work in a profession where you get to meet so many good people,” he said. “You can’t give up in the game of life or the game of golf. It’s a game you can play until they bury you.”

Championships Conducted by the Iowa Golf Association

August

August 11-13

August 14

August 23-25

September

September

September 17-19

September 28-29

October

USGA Qualifying Events

Additional Point Events for IGA Player of the Year

August

August

September 16-17 The Classic Elmwood CC, Marshalltown, IA

Entry information available at iowagolf.org

Meet the IGA Staff

Chad Pitts | CEO/ Executive Director

Katelynn Hogenson | Chief Operating Officer

Clint Brown | Director of Communications & Marketing

Nate McCoy | Director of Handicapping & Course Rating

Karli Kerrigan | Director of Competitions

Gavin Matthias | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2023

Derek Peng | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2023

Paige Hoffman | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2023

IGA Board of Directors

Steve Jermier | President

Mike Purcell | Vice President

Leighann LaRocca | Secretary

Jon Brown | Treasurer

Molly Altorfer | Cedar Rapids CC

Matt Arenholz | Elmcrest CC

Steve Berg | Buena Vista University GC at Lake Creek CC

Vaughn Halyard | Cedar Rapids CC

Michelle Klein | Waterloo Women’s Golf Association

Rosalie Kubesheski | Irv Warren Memorial GC

Randy Larson | Finkbine GC

Kirk Macumber | Wakonda Club

Al Pottebaum | LeMars Willow Creek GC

Brenda Samuelson | Clarinda CC

Tom Schill | Fort Dodge CC

Bill Tank | Crow Valley GC

Bill Eby (Past Presient) | Davenport CC

2023 Events off to a Good Start and 2024 Events Being Planned

Jeff Lamoureux | Executive Director | Iowa Turfgrass Institute

Here we are with July in the review mirror and it seems as though we had just wrapped up the ITI convention in February. Where did the last few months go?

Well time seems to fly when you’re busy and that would definitely be the case at ITI. When the annual conference is completed, the ITI staff and board of directors immediately begin working on next year’s conference. In fact, some of the details are already decided on over a year in advance. Committees have met and are working on confirming program speakers for 2024, ironing out details with the host site management, and decisions are being made on conference format. The amount of time that goes into planning the conference and events is incredible and many thanks goes to the ITI and association board of directors.

And of course, as all this is happening this year’s events and administrative tasks are taking place. The final details are being set and events are being held. Besides the ITI conference we have held two events so far this year; IGCSA Wee One Foundation Golf Tournament and the ISU Extension Fundraiser.

The Wee One tournament is new to the schedule of events in 2023. While the Wee One Foundation has been around nationally for several years, 2023 is the first year the fundraiser for superintendents in need was held in Iowa. Current IGCSA Vice-president and Elmcrest Country Club (Cedar Rapids) superintendent, Nick Kray stepped up as host for the inaugural event. On May 15, thirty foursomes contributed to the fundraiser along with our many corporate sponsors. With a near perfect weather day, Elmcrest CC provided a picturesque course with fantastic golf conditions. The Elmcrest CC staff were extremely helpful in organizing and implementing the fundraiser. So through the efforts of all those contributing IGCSA was able to hand over a check to the Wee One Foundation for nearly $15,000!

Another fundraiser was held at Brooks Golf Club, Okoboji on June 7. The ISU Extension golf tourney annually raises funds to assist ISU Turfgrass professor, Adam Thoms, with work-related travel expenses across the state. Through the assistance of Brett Hetland, CGCS, and the Brooks Golf Club staff, ITI was able to raise over $7,000 this year.

While these events are designed to be fun and provide networking opportunities for our association members and our commercial partners, they serve an important fundraising role for ITI as well. We are excited for the upcoming events and are proud to promote golf in Iowa.

Thanks to our 2023 Season Long Sponsors

The Iowa PGA is pleased to have the following corporate partners involved with the 2023 Section, Junior Tour and Foundation events and activities. For more information on becoming involved as a corporate partner, please contact Exective Director Greg Mason, PGA at gmason@pgahq.com or call the office 319648-0026.

Section | Corporate Partners

Section | PGA of America Sponsors

The Iowa PGA is excited for the 2023 season and to be partnering with all its sponsors.

We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support and we are looking forward to the golf season ahead!

We are proud to support and sponsor the Greater Cedar Rapids Junior and the IPGA Foundation

July 2 – Greater Cedar Rapids Junior –Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa

July 25–29 – TrueNorth Greater Cedar Rapids Open presented by UFG Insurance – Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa

Iowa PGA Makes Donation to Golf House Iowa

When the Iowa PGA Section started discussions on a new three-, five- and 10-year strategic plan for the organization last December, Golf House Iowa came up. “It became apparent that we needed to do something,” Executive Director Greg Mason said. Those discussions included the Iowa PGA Section’s Board of Directors, the Iowa PGA Foundation’s Board of Directors and the organization’s past presidents. Mason figured a $50,000 donation might be in the works, and maybe $100,000.

“But during those talks, a quarter of a million dollars came up,” said Mason, who has been the head of the state’s professional golfing body since 2017. On Monday, Mason informed his members that the Iowa PGA Section would be donating $250,000 to Golf House Iowa. The donation includes naming rights to the building’s Hall of Fame meeting room.

“This is the right thing to do,” Mason said.

Golf House Iowa, currently under construction overlooking the 9th green of the Echo Valley Country Club’s Creek course in Norwalk, will be the home of the Iowa Golf Association, its programs, a museum and the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame.

“This is recognition, from an organization like the Iowa PGA Section, of what Golf House is intending to do,” said Chad Pitts, CEO and Executive Director of the Iowa Golf Association. “They understand it in a way that they made a very significant donation. The size of their donation

gave us a big jump in reaching our goals.” The Iowa Golf Foundation is in the home stretch of a fundraising campaign for the new facility, scheduled to open next spring. Nearly 90 percent of the $5 million goal has been raised. “The Iowa PGA Section and the Iowa Golf Association have some unified goals, and one of them is to make golf a better game,” Pitts said. “Better for our players, the PGA pros, golf course superintendents, everyone who works with the game. Together, it makes golf’s whole ecosystem better.”

Erin Strieck, President of the Iowa PGA Section and the Iowa PGA Foundation, said her organization is proud to be a part of the rich history of Iowa golf. “This gift is a gesture of thanks to all who have come before us and those who will follow,” said Strieck, the head golf professional at the Pinnacle Country Club in Milan, Ill. “Golf House Iowa will highlight that history through the museum, the Golf Hall of Fame and all the programs that will help enrich the game over time. We are proud to be giving this gift on behalf of our Iowa PGA members and associates and those who serve this game in partnership with the Iowa Golf Association.”

Steve Jermier, president of the Iowa Golf Association and the Iowa Golf Association Foundation, said the Iowa PGA Section’s donation came at a perfect time from a fundraising standpoint. “For the Iowa PGA to make a contribution of this size and magnitude at this point in the campaign is just huge,” Jermier said.

He added that while the game is bigger than any one organization, the Iowa PGA Section’s donation shows that all forces are unified in one common goal. “I’ve talked to multiple club pros from across the state who are very excited about this project, and they recognize what it’s going to do for the game, how it’s going to help grow the game and preserve the game in our state,” Jermier said. “It’s testimony to how these organizations work together. And that’s a big deal. This vote of confidence from the section just means the world to us.”

The Iowa PGA Section has been part of the PGA of America since it was founded in 1916. In the original charter, Iowa joined other Midwestern states in the Plains Section. Iowa broke off into the newly formed Nebraska PGA in 1925 and then became the Iowa PGA Section in 1936. The Iowa PGA Section includes part of Western Illinois.

“Both organizations (Iowa PGA Section and Iowa Golf Association) want to grow the game in Iowa and Western Illinois,” Mason said. “We just feel when we’re together, it’s going to go better.” Mason said the Iowa PGA Section’s gift installments

through 2026.

The Iowa PGA Section operates with a three-pronged mission statement – Mission, Vision and Values. Mission represents promoting and growing the game of golf. Vision is aimed at inspiring leadership, collaboration and innovation. Values covers philanthropic endeavors to give back to the community through the game of golf.

Mason remembers one strategic meeting when those values were being discussed. He said that Ken Schall, a four-time Iowa PGA Section champion and past president (200507), spoke up and linked those philanthropic efforts to discussions about donating to the Golf House Iowa project. “He said, “What can be more philanthropic than this?’” Mason recalled.

Mason said the donation to Golf House Iowa is part of the organization’s big-picture scorecard. “We have bigger plans,” Mason said. “We want to increase scholarships, things like that. But this is definitely a way to lay the groundwork.”

The donation will also help honor many great professionals, past and present. This October, the four-member Iowa Golf Hall of Fame induction class will include Kevin Beard, the head PGA professional at Otter Creek in Ankeny from 1990-2017. Beard will become the 34th current or former Iowa PGA Section member to be inducted. Beard and this year’s other three inductees – Joe Palmer, Jim Curell and Doug Dunakey – will increase the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame to 96 members.

“We’re looking to the future but we’re also honoring our past,” Mason said.

Written by: Rick Brown Covered Golf for the Des Moines Register

Junior/Pee Wee Tour Schedule

Date Tournament Course

July 28 15U Vinton Junior

Vinton CC

July 28 Vinton Pee Wee Vinton CC

July 30-31 Okoboji Junior Open

Okoboji View GC

July 31 Iowa Junior Open 9-hole Stone Creek GC

July 31 Iowa Pee Wee Open

August 1 Beaver Creek Junior

Stone Creek GC

Beaver Creek GC - W/E

August 1 Glynns Creek Pee Wee Glynns Creek CC

August 1 Iowa City Junior at Finkbine

August 1 Quad Cities Junior at Glynns Creek

Finkbine GC

Glynns Creek GC

August 7-8 Iowa Junior Open Blue Top Ridge

August 11 Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic

August 11 Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic

Irv Warren Memorial GC

Irv Warren Memorial GC

August 15 Spirit Hollow Junior Spirit Hollow GC

August 17 Iowa PGA Junior Saddleback

August 17 Iowa PGA Pee Wee Saddleback

August 27 Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace

August 27

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series at Terrace

August 21 Echo Valley 9-Hole 15U Jr Classic

August 21 Pee Wee Tour Championship

Saddleback Ridge GC

Saddleback Ridge GC

Terrace Hills GC

Terrace Hills GC

Echo Valley CC

Echo Valley CC

September 9-10 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic Thunder Hills CC

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Iowa PGA Pee Wee Tour

A developmental tour for Juniors 13 & under

2023 Events Administered by Iowa PGA Section Staff

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open

Ames G & CC

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open

Eagle Ridge Resort

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series

Muscatine Municipal GC

Pee Wee Tour Summer Kick Off

Edmundson GC

Prairie Links Pee Wee

Prairie Links Center

Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship

Walters Ridge GC

Westwood Pee Wee

Westwood GC

Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee

Hunters Ridge GC

Indian Creek Pee Wee

Indian Creek GC

47th Girls Pee Wee Championship

Ellis Park GC

Southeast Iowa Pee Wee

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Galesburg Pee Wee

$60 Membership Includes:

• Pee Wee Tour tee gift and bag tag or divot tool

• Exclusive opportunity to compete in Pee Wee Tour and Junior Tour events administered by the Iowa PGA Section Staff

• Access to Pee Wee Tour & Junior Tour online directory, which includes information and registration on all tournaments.

• Interactive BlueGolf software, which has advanced features such as shot tracking, personal profile, Facebook integration, and more!

The Iowa Pee Wee Tour has over 28 events exclusively designed for juniors 13 and under who want to start experiencing tournament play. Parents are encouraged to participate as a caddy and to help with rules and etiquette on the course. The Iowa Junior Tour does not allow caddies or spectator assistance. Pee Wee players also do not accrue Player of the Year Points.

Bunker Links GC

Western Iowa Pee Wee

Carroll CC

Quad Cities Pee Wee

Pinnacle CC

Iowa Pee Wee Open

Stone Creek GC

Waterloo Pee Wee Open

Irv Warren Memorial GC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series

Saddleback Ridge GC

Pee Wee Tour Championship

Echo Valley CC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series

Terrace Hills GC

For more information or registration, visit www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com or call the office at (319) 648-0026

Iowa PGA Junior Tour

A full tournament experience for Juniors 18 and under

2023 Junior Tour MAJOR Point Events

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open

Eagle Ridge Resort

Principal Charity Classic Junior Open

Wakonda Club

47th Iowa Boys PGA Junior Championship

Gates Park GC

John Deere Classic Junior Open

TPC Deere Run

Cedar Valley Junior Championship

Pheasant Ridge GC

47th Iowa Girls Jr. Championship

Ellis Park GC

Galesburg Junior Open

Bunker Links GC | Lake Bracken CC

Junior Tour Mid-Summer Classic

Briarwood GC | Otter Creek GC

Quad Cities Junior Championship

Pinnacle CC | Fyre Lake

Iowa Junior Open

Blue Top Ridge at Riverside

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic

Thunder Hills CC

2023 Junior Tour ACE Point Events

Iowa PGA Spring Series at Ames G&CC

Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine

Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior

Westwood Junior

Greater Cedar Rapids Jr. Open

Southeast IA Junior

Iowa PGA Junior Championship

Western Iowa Junior

Des Moines Junior

Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior

Okoboji Junior Open

Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic

Iowa PGA Junior Saddleback

2023 Iowa Junior Boys/Girls Am Championship

Spirit Hollow Junior

Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace Hills

$60 Membership Includes:

• Junior Tour tee gift

• Exclusive opportunity to compete in Major and Ace Point events administered by the Iowa PGA Section Staff

• Ability to compete for the POY Title

• Access to the Junior Tour online directory, which includes information and registration on all tournaments.

The Iowa Junior tour has over 80 tournament opportunities in 2023. Play in competitive tournaments across Iowa and Western Illinois and compete for the Player of the Year! Full

• Interactive BlueGolf software is used, which has advanced features such as shot tracking, personal profile, Facebook integration, and more!

Cedar Falls, Iowa – The Iowa PGA and the Iowa Golf Council were the Title Sponsors for the Miniature Golf Tournament at the Iowa Industry Travel Partners (iTIP) annual meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa in June. Past Iowa PGA President John Valliere (pictured in the top picture, bottom right) is a member of the Iowa iTIP Board.

Iowa Golf Council Board and Officers

Iowa PGA

Greg Mason, PGA, President

Aaron Krueger, PGA

John Valliere, PGA

Iowa Golf Association

Chad Pitts, Secretary/Treasurer

Bill Eby

Mike Pape

GCSAA - Iowa Chapter

Jeff Lamoureux

Chad Graaf

Jim Sedrel

Tall Corn Chapter - CMAA

Shane Hart, Vice President

Rheane Kinney

Matt Ruehling

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Written by: Barry Cronin

A month after Deere & Company renewed its title sponsorship with the PGA Tour through 2025, the John Deere Classic hosted its best field in years, generating an unprecedented buzz in the Quad Cities and beyond. The tournament attracted 58 of the top 100 players in the FedExCup race, a big deal. Why? Only those ranked in the top 70 would qualify for this year’s FedExCup Playoffs instead of the top 125 in years past. Guys had to play.

In the final round, the winner, native Austrian and former Georgia Bulldog Sepp Straka, had a five-shot lead and was on a 59-watch as he reached the 18th fairway needing to make birdie to join Al “Mr. 59” Geiberger’s ever-growing 59 fraternity. Though Sepp pulled his approach into the water and made double bogey, he still shot 62, won by two and awaited the feeling that hits you when $1.332 million is direct-deposited into your bank account. (Anyone know that feeling?)

No one would have bet on Straka after he shot a first round 2-over 73. But his putting coach, Tim Yelverton, noticed that the toe of his putter was sticking up a bit and texted him. “So, I got my hand a little higher and flattened that thing out. Yeah, started online and got hot,” Straka said. He followed up with rounds of 63-65 and the final round 62 to finish at 21-under.

Caitlin, Concerts Help Make for Another Classic John Deere

“Yes, it’s pretty awesome. I didn’t think I would be sitting here on Thursday after the round,” he said.

Straka said he enjoys the Quad Cities and the tournament. “It’s amazing,” he said. “It’s been here for so long. They’ve got it down. They run such a good event. The golf course is in great shape. The volunteers are all extremely helpful. One of the more smoothly run events on tour. Yeah, look forward to coming back.”

Straka was born in Vienna, Austria but moved to Georgia when he was 14 then attended the state university in Athens, which is prolific not only in football but also golf. Two weeks after the John Deere, Straka’s T-2 finish at the British Open at Royal Liverpool no doubt put him in the conversation for the European Ryder Cup team.

And speaking of Royal Liverpool, let’s not forget to mention that Brian Harman, winner of the 2014 John Deere Classic, won the British Open by six shots over his fellow Bulldog and three others, including Jon Rahm and Jason Day, both of whom were JDC sponsor exemptions, in 2016 and 2006, respectively.

Before the John Deere Classic even got going, college female athlete of the year Caitlin Clark – a West Des Moines native and Iowa Hawkeyes basketball superstar – played in the pro-am with Cedar Rapids native and Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson, winner of the 2012 JDC. The duo attracted the heaviest Wednesday crowds since comedian Bill Murray clowned his way through the 2015 pro-am. Caitlin signed autographs, took selfies and greeted dozens of young girls sporting her No. 22 on the back of their Hawkeye basketball jerseys.

Photo by John Deere Classic

For the first time ever: Concerts on the Course. Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton packed them in on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, attracting casual golf fans and, frankly, some who seemed never to have thought about golf. That was the point, according to first-year tournament director Andrew Lehman. “We wanted to expose people to golf who might be casual fans or who might not have experienced the fun of coming out to a tournament,” Lehman said. Mission accomplished. Both performers were off the charts.

The tournament had its first-ever ceremonial opening tee shot. It was struck by 1973 champion Sam Adams on the 50th anniversary of his victory at the Quad Cities Open at Crow Valley Country Club in Bettendorf, Iowa. Now in his 80s, Adams recalled how fellow competitor and friend Tom Watson left a note in his locker before their final round that said, “To win takes guts. You’ve got them. -Tom.” Adams shot 68 and won $20,000 for finishing first.

Continuing a tradition started in the year 2000, the JDC gave sponsor exemptions to several of the game’s top players. William Mouw, who just turned pro out of Pepperdine, finished T-13 at 15-under; Stanford’s Michael Thorbjornsen was T-17 at 14-under; Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent was T-57 at 7-under, and missing the cut were Ross Steelman and Marcus Byrd. Meanwhile, the Tour’s hottest young player, Ludvig Aberg of Sweden, shot 63 on Sunday, finished T-4. He would have received an exemption but did not need one, as he finished No. 1 in PGA Tour University rankings. Along with Straka, European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald likely is looking at Aberg as a potential captain’s pick.

After a one-year hiatus, Deere revived its charter to Scotland, as 26 players and their various supporters hopped the direct flight to Edinburgh for the Scottish Open.

And Moline native, Tony Navarro, 63, was inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame in recognition of his remarkable – and continuing – 45-year career in which he caddied for Greg Norman and other major champions. Navarro now caddies for Nick Watney and still lives in town.

British Open champion Brian Harman won his first PGA Tour event at the 2014 John Deere Classic. The 5-foot-7-inch Georgian won by six shots at Royal Liverpool and Sepp Straka was among four players who finished T-2. Photo courtesy John Deere Classic.

Caitlin Clark hits a bunker shot, July 5, at the John Deere Classic Pro-Am at TPC Deere Run.

Cameron Young finished T-6 at the John Deere Classic two weeks before finishing T-8 at the British Open. Photo by JR Howell

Incoming Iowans to the Nebraska PGA

Golf Management Class of 2023

Colby Carlson - Waukee, Iowa

Home Course: Des Moines Golf & CC High School: Waukee NW

Favorite Iowa Course: Harvester

Career Goals: Utilize my PGM degree and Mechanical Engineering degree to be an engineer in the golf industry.

Ben Blocklinger - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Home Course: Gardner GC High School: Washington

Favorite Iowa Course: Des Moines Golf & CC

Career Goals: Become a PGA Head Professional

Will Heidemann - Forest City, Iowa

Home Course: Bear Creek GC High School: Forest City

Favorite Iowa Course: Amana Colonies

Career Goals: Become a PGA Club Professional or Teaching Professional

Isabella Boyle - Sioux City, Iowa

Home Course: Whispering Creek Golf Club

High School: Sioux City East

Favorite Iowa Course: Saddleback Ridge GC (Solon)

Career Goals: After graduating from UNL in the PGA Golf Management program, I see myself managing a golf course as a golf professional. Additionally, I like to teach others, so I am interested in the coaching or teaching area of the industry. I am excited to see my plans come to life with golf and where I end up working, I am very open to exploring my options!

Michael Henderson - Muscatine, Iowa

Michael Henderson – Muscatine, Iowa

Home Course: Geneva Golf & CC

High School: Muscatine HS

Favorite Iowa Course: TPC Deere Run

Career Goals: Receive my PGA Playing Card

Leo

Abbie

Klapperich - Osage, Iowa

Lindeman, Grundy Center, Iowa

2023 Iowa PGA

Summer Results

Section Results

Team McCarty/Schmid Win Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #1 April 3, 2023 | Terrace Hills Golf Course

Altoona, Iowa – Sean McCarty and Jeff Schmid both of Brown Deer Golf Club won the Pro-Pro #1, Monday, April 3 at Terrace Hills Golf Course. McCarty and Schmid turned in 8-under-par 63 to capture the win.

Teams for Pro-Pro #1 were comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals competing in an 18-Hole Team Event, one of best ball of two format.

McCarty and Schmid carded birdies on holes 1, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 16 and 18.

Runner up teams of Curt Schnell of Okoboji View Golf Course and Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course and Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf all tied for second place with a 6-under-par 65.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #1 featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Super Senior Divisions.

Open Division winner Steffen claimed first place in the Open Division with a 5-under-par 66. Steffen carded birdies on holes 4, 6, 9, 15 and 17; an eagle on hole 11 including bogeys on holes 10 and 13.

Senior Division winner McCarty took home first place in the Senior Division with 2-under-par 69. McCarty recorded birdies on holes 6, 7, 9, 11 and 18 including bogeys on holes 5, 12 and 15.

Super Senior Division winner Ken Schall of Ken Schall Golf Performance Studio claimed first place in the Super Senior Division with 2-over-par 73. Schall recorded birdies on holes 2, 6 and 13; bogeys on holes 1, 4 and 18 including a double bogey on hole 17.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank our Presenting Sponsor PGA Tour for sponsoring this event. We would also like to thank PGA General Manager Rocky Sposato, Assistant Golf Professional Zach Steffen and the entire Terrace Hills Golf Course staff for hosting this event.

Iowa PGA Pro-Assistant & Pro-Pro Present by Evolve Golf

April 10, 2023 | Hyperion Field Club

Johnston, Iowa – Sean McCarty and Jeff Schmid both of Brown Deer Golf Club and McCarty and Brian Wernimont both of Brown Deer Golf Club all tied for first place in the Pro-Assistant. McCarty, Schmid and Wernimont all turned in round of 10-under-par 62.

McCarty and Taylor Egly of Des Moines Driving Range; McCarty and Schmid; McCarty and Wernimont and Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf all tied for first place in the Pro-Pro. McCarty, Egly, Schmid, Wernimont, Fisher and Gibb all turned in round of 10-under-par 62.

Teams for Pro-Assistant & Pro-Pro were comprised of 2 team divisions Pro-Assistant & Pro-Pro competing in an 18Hole, 1 Best Ball of 2 Gross, Team Event Only – no individual event associated with this tournament.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Presenting Sponsor Evolve Golf for sponsoring this event. We would also like to thank PGA Director of Golf Adam Pritchard, PGA Head Professional Sharnae Winters, PGA Director of Instruction Sarah Bidney and the entire Hyperion Field Club staff for hosting this event.

Presenting Sponsor

Full Results

Spring Meeting & Pro-Pro Results April 17, 2023 | Brown Deer Golf Club

Coralville, Iowa – Brown Deer Golf Club played host to the 2023 Iowa PGA Spring Meeting and Pro-Pro event presented by Harris Golf Cars and Under Armour. The morning included updates from the PGA of America Vice President Don Rea, Iowa PGA Section Officers and Board.

The players also competed in a Pro-Pro event here on Monday, April 17 at Brown Deer Golf Club. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Harris Golf Cars and Under Armour. Teams for the Pro-Pro were comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals competing in an 18-hole Team Event, one of best ball of two format.

Three-way tie for first place with the teams of Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf, Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club and Matt Jennings of Bos Landen Golf Club and Sharnae Winters and Tommy Vining both of Hyperion Field Club. Fisher, all shooting rounds of 5-under-par 66.

Special thanks to PGA of America Vice President Don Rea for coming to speak to our Iowa PGA Members. Thank you to all that attended and pushed through the cold with golf in the afternoon. The Iowa PGA would like to thank Presenting Sponsors Terry Harris, Scott Harris, Steve Haldeman and Spencer Haldeman with Harris Golf Cars and John Sheridan and Keenon Davis with Under Armour. We would also like to thank PGA Head Professional Sean McCarty, PGA Teaching Professional Jeff Schmid, PGA Assistant Professional Brian Wernimont, Golf Course Superintendent Mike Hall, PGA and the entire Brown Deer Golf Club staff for hosting this event.

Pictured above is PGA of America Vice President Don Rea

Team Steffen/Trobaugh Win Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #2

April 24, 2023 | TPC Deere Run

Silvis, Illinois – Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course and Kevin Trobaugh of Des Moines Golf & Country Club won the Pro-Pro #2 Monday, April 24 at TPC Deere Run. Sutton and Trobaugh turned in a round of 5-under-par 66 to capture the win.

Teams for Pro-Pro #2 were comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals competing in an 18-Hole Team Event – 1 Best Ball of 2.

Steffen and Trobaugh carded birdies on holes 4, 8, 10, 11, 14 and 17 including a bogey on hole 1 to capture the win.

Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links Golf Course and Adam Miller of Derby Grange Golf and Recreation Center; Dillon Baker of Finkbine Golf Course and Bryan Haas of Lake House Sports; Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course and Todd Fowler of Golf Galaxy – Davenport and Davis Sutton and Dallas Koth both of Cedar Rapids Country Club all tied for second place. All teams turned in rounds of 4-under-par 67.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #2 featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Super Senior Divisions.

Black claimed first place in the Open Division with a 4-under-par 67. Black carded birdies on holes 1, 10, 13, 14 and 17 including a bogey on hole 5. Runner up Sutton turned in a round of 3-under-par 68.

Black took home first place in the Senior Division with an 4-under-par 67. Runner up Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club turned in a round of 1-over-par 72.

Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a 4-over-par 75. Smith carded birdies on holes 10, 11 and 12; bogeys on holes 1, 3, 14, 16 and 18 including double bogey on hole 7. Runner up Mike Armes of Pinnacle Country Club with round of 21-over-par 92.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank our Presenting Sponsor PGA Tour for sponsoring this event. We would also like to thank PGA General Manager Todd Hajduk, PGA Head Professional Andrew Elliott and the entire TPC Deere Run staff for hosting this event.

Iowa PGA 36 Hole Classic Presented by

Mizuno May 15, 2023 | Oakwood Country Club

Coal Valley, Illinois – Matt Jennings of Bos Landen Golf Club won the 36-Hole Classic Presented by Mizuno, Monday, May 15 at Oakwood Country Club with a one-under par total.

First hole in one of the 2023 Iowa PGA Golf season. John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course had a hole in one on #8 with a 5 iron in 188 yards! Witnessed by Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club and Dallas Knoth of Cedar Rapids Country Club. This is Bermels 16th hole in one. Congratulations Berm!

The Iowa PGA 36-Hole Classic presented by Mizuno Golf featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Super Senior Divisions.

The Open Division winner Jennings fired a 1-under-par round of 70 to go along with afternoon of 1-under par 70 to finish the 36 hole event at 140 (2-under-par). Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports finished in solo second with rounds of 68-73=141, 1-under-par.

The Senior Division winner was Vest with rounds of 68-73=141, 1-under-par. Tied for second place were Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club (68-74=142) and Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course (73=69=142) and even-par.

The Super Senior Division winner was Bermel with rounds of 7272=144, 2-over-par. Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course with a second place finish with rounds of 75-79=154, 12-over-par.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank our Presenting Sponsor Mizuno Golf and Sales Representative Tyler Schaaf for sponsoring this event and being onsite for this event. We would also like to thank PGA General Manager Paul Block, PGA Head Professional Eric Drane and the entire Oakwood Country Club staff for hosting this event.

Full Results

(Pictured is Bermel, Jennings & Vest)

(Pictured Tyler Schaaf Sales Rep of Mizuno)

Schmid & Proehl Compete in KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

May 25-28, 2023 | PGA Frisco

Frisco, Texas – Two of our Iowa PGA Members competed in the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship on May 2528, 2023 at PGA Frisco. Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club and Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course both competed all four-days.

Round One Scores

Schmid’s first round he carded birdies on holes 2, 4, 15 and 18; bogeys on holes 5, 6 and 10 including a double bogey on hole 16 which placed him T54th going into the second round of play with 1-over-par 73.

Proehl’s first round he carded birdies on holes 7, 8 and 9; bogeys on holes 5, 12 and 13 including a double bogey on hole 11 which placed him T77th going into the second round of play with 2-over-par round of 74.

Round Two Scores

Proehl’s second round he carded birdies on holes 2, 3, 13 and 18; bogeys on holes 7, 8 and 9 including a double bogey on hole 1 which placed him T70th going into the third round of play with a round of 73. His two-day total is 74-73=147, 3-over-par.

Schmid’s second round he carded birdies on holes 4, 14 and 18; bogeys on holes 2, 7 and 16 including a double bogey on hole 1 which placed him T70th going into the third round of play with a round of 74. His two-day total is 73-74=147, 3-over-par.

Round Three Scores

Proehl’s third round he carded birdies on holes 12 and 17; bogeys on holes 10 and 18 including double bogeys on holes 7 and 13 which placed him T73rd going into the final round of play. His three-day total is 74-73-77=224, 8-over-par.

Schmid’s third round he carded birdie on hole 15 including bogeys on holes 5, 6 and 14 which placed him T61st going into the final round of play with a round of 74. His three-day total is 73-74-74=221, 5-over-par.

Final Round Scores

Schmid’s final round he carded birdies on holes 4, 7, 8 and 12; bogeys on holes 1, 2, 6, 9 and 10 including a double bogey on hole 5 which placed him T63rd. His four-day total is 73-74-74-75=296, 8-over-par.

Proehl’s final round he carded a birdie on hole 18 including bogeys on holes 1, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13 which placed him 77th. His four-day total is 74-73-77-77=301, 13-over-par.

Pictures taken by PGA of America

Gibb Principal Charity Classic

June 2-4, 2023 | Wakonda Club

Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa PGA Member Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf competed in the Principal Charity Classic on June 2 – 4, 2023.

Round One

Gibb carded birdies on holes 6, 10, 11 and 12 including bogeys on holes 1 and 9 with a 2-under-par round of 70.

Round Two

Gibb carded birdies on holes 4 and 5 including a bogey on hole 3 with a 1-under 71. Gibb’s two-day total is 70-71=141, -3.

Roun Three

Gibb carded birdies on holes 13, 14, 17 and 18 including bogeys on holes 6, 7, 15 and 16. Gibb’s 54-hole total is 70-7172=213, 3-under-par. He placed T53rd place.

Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #3 June 5, 2023 | Hickory Grove Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – The teams of Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course and Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and Brian Lorenz of Spirit Hollow Golf Course and John Shawver Fore Seasons Golf Practice Center all tied for first place at the Pro-Pro #3 on Monday, June 5 at Hickory Grove Golf Course. Both teams turned in a round of 8-under-par 64.

Teams for the Pro-Pro #3 were comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals competing in an 18-Hole Team Event – 1 Best Ball of 2.

Black and Fisher carded birdies on holes 2, 4, 5, 8, 12, 14, 16 and 17 including a bogey on hole 15.

Lorenz and Shawver carded birdies on holes 3, 5, 8, 15, 17 and 18 including an eagle on hole 14.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #3 featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Super Senior Divisions.

Matt Jennings of Bos Landen Golf Course claimed first place in the Open Division with a 6-under-par 66. Jennings carded birdies on holes 3, 8, 11, 14 and 18; an eagle on hole 17 including a bogey on hole 16. Runner up Brian Lorenz of Spirit Hollow Golf Course turned in a round of 5-under-par 67.

Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links Golf Course took home first place in the Senior Division with an 1-under-par 71. Luedtke carded birdies on holes 9 and 14 including a bogey on hole 12. Runner up Black turned in a round of 1-over-par 73.

Curt Schnell of Okoboji View Golf Course took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a 2-over-par 74. Schnell carded birdies on holes 4, 13 and 17 including bogeys on holes 6, 7, 9, 11 and 15. Runner up David Gantt of Des Moines Driving Range turned in a round of 10-overpar 82.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Chris Black and the entire Hickory Grove Golf Course staff for hosting this event.

Junior Academy Stroke Play Event June 13, 2023 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

Vest carded birdies on holes 1, 8 and 14; an eagle on hole 17 including bogeys on holes 4 and 16.

There was also a team event where Professionals were paired with Junior Academy participants for a fun team event. The Junior Golfers played a best shot (scramble) and the Professionals played their own ball. The team score was the better score of the two scores (1-best ball).

The teams led by Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course; Jacob Bemel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course; Adam Luehmann of Beaver Hills Country Club and Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports all tied for first place in the Junior Academy Stroke Play Team event by shooting a 7-under par round of 65.

Cedar Falls, Iowa – Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports won the Individual Junior Academy Stroke Play event on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Vest all turned in 3-under-par round of 69.

Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play Event

June 14, 2023 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course won the Individual Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play event on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Proehl turned in a 5-under-par round of 67 to capture the win. Proehl carded birdies on holes 1, 3, 10, 12, 15 and 17 including a bogey on hole 4.

John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course won the Super Senior Division with a 4-under-par round of 68.

There was also a team event where Professionals were paired with Junior Academy participants for a fun team event. The Junior Golfers played a shambles (choose best tee shot) and the Professionals played their own ball. The team score was two best balls of four.

Bermel and his team of Kaden Kopsa, Will Jacobs, Bree Stegall and Taylor Rasmussen won the Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play Team event by shooting 13-under-par 131.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Director of Golf John Bermel, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Jacob Bermel, head superintendent John Kofoot and the entire Pheasant Ridge Golf Course for hosting this event.

Thank you to all the Golf Instructors that played a huge part in helping the Junior Academy Campers Succeed!

John Bermel, Jacob Bermel, Michael Schrempf, Mike Armes, Adam Leuhmann, John Thompson, Tim DeSormeau, Mark Atchison, Chad Proehl, Judd Gibb, Tracy Vest, Gene Bears Jr., Todd Fowler, Deon Brown and Micah Destival.

Lennox/Quakerdale Pro-AM June 15, 2023 | Elmwood Country Club

Marshalltown, Iowa – The team of Nick Voke and his team of Lanessa Bannister, Jayme Honkomp and Taylor Wilson took home first place at the Lennox/Quakerdale on Thursday, June 15 at Elmwood Country Club. Team Voke turned in a round of 12-under-par round of 58.

The Lennox/Quakerdale Pro-Am were comprised of teams competing in an 18-Hole, Stroke Play with Open, Senior & Super Senior Division.

Team Voke carded birdies on holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18; an eagle on hole 7 including a bogey on hole 17.

In addition to the team event, the Lennox/Quakerdale Pro-AM featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Super Senior Divisions.

Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course and Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake both tied for first place in the PGA Open Division with a 2-under-par 68.

Proehl took home first place in the PGA Senior Division. Runner-up Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf turned in a 1-under-par round of 69.

Jim Henry of EK Golf took home first place in the PGA Super Senior Division with a 2-over-par 72. Runner up Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course turned in a round of 4-over-par 74.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Jay Giannetto and the entire Elmwood Country Club staff for hosting this event.

Pleasant

Boy Scouts Pro-Am June 19, 2023 | Davenport Country Club

Davenport Country Club and his team from Tri-City Electric

Palmer with 54 quota points.

Teams for Boy Scouts Pro-AM were comprised of 18-Hole, Individual Stableford with Open, Senior & Super Senior Division. Boy Scouts will supply amateurs.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Boy Scouts Pro-AM featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Super Senior Divisions.

Sean McCarty of Brown Deer Golf Club won the Open Division with 30 quota points. Runner up Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports finished with 28 quota points.

McCarty won the Senior Division. Vest finished in second place..

Ranney won the Super Senior Division. Runner up David Gantt of Des Moines Driving Range finished with 7 quota points.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank title sponsor ILIowa Council, Boy Scouts of America for supporting this event. We would also like to thank PGA General Manager John Panek, PGA Head Golf Professional Brian Delaney and the entire Davenport Country Club staff for hosting this event.

Valley, Iowa – The Champions of the Boy Scouts Pro-Am presented by Boy Scouts of America are David Lawrence of

of John McDermott, Andrew Palmer, Ben Palmer and Ryan

Luedtke Placed Tied for Third in the XXIO Illinois PGA Sr Open June 26-27, 2023 | The Preserve at Oak Meadows

Addison, Illinois – Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links Golf Course competed in the XXIO Illinois PGA Senior Open on June 26-27, 2023 at The Preserve at Oak Meadows. Luedkte finished tied for 3rd place with Roy Biancalana of St. Charles, Illinois. Luedtke’s two-day total was 73-68=141, 3-under-par.

Round one Luedkte carded birdies on holes 3, 4, 12 and 14; bogeys on holes 6, 13 and 17 including a double bogey on hole 11 finishing with a round of 73. Round two Luedkte carded birdies on holes 3, 4, 7, 13, 14 and 16 including bogeys on holes 2 and 18 finishing with a round of 68.

Giannetto

Competed in John Deere Classic July 6-9, 2023 | TPC Deere Run

Silvis, Illinois – Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club competed in the John Deere Classic on July 6-9 at TPC Deere Run. This is Giannetto’s first PGA Tour event. He did a great job at representing the state of Iowa.

Giannetto’s first round he carded bogeys on holes 2, 6 and 7 including a double bogey on hole 10. His second round he carded birdies on hole 7, 12 and 17; bogeys on holes 1, 4 and 10 including double bogeys on holes 2. His 36-hole rounds of 77-73, 8-over-par.

Team All-Pro July 10, 2023 | Bos Landen Golf Club

Pella, Iowa – Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course, Greg Dingel of Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Casey Harvey of Iowa PGA Section and Deon Brown of Eagle Ridge Resort win the Team All Pro Monday, July 10 at Bos Landen Golf Club. The team of Proehl, Dingel, Harvey and Brown turned in a team score of 14-under-par 122.

Teams for Team All Pro were comprised of four Iowa PGA Professionals competing in an 18-Hole Stroke Play, Team – 1 Best Ball of 4 on Par 5’s, 2 Best Balls of 4 on Par 4’s, 3 Best Balls of 4 on Par 3’s.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Team All Pro featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Super Senior Divisions.

Prohel took home first place in the Open Division and Senior Division with rounds of 9-under-par 63. Proehl turned in birdies on holes 3, 5, 6, 12 and 15 including eagles on holes 10 and 11. Sean McCarty of Brown Deer Golf Club turned in 7-under-par 65 to place second in the Open and Senior Division.

Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course and Life Member Dave Ranney both tied for first place in the Super Senior Division with round of even-par 72.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Associate/head professional Matt Jennings, PGA Teaching Professional John Shawver and the entire Bos Landen Golf Club staff for hosting this event.

Thank you to Charley Kiel and Maui Jim for supplying the winning team with complimentary sunglasses. We appreciate Charley’s and Maui Jim’s support in their first year of sponsorship with the Iowa PGA..

Full Results

2023 Hole In Ones

First Hole in one of the 2023 Iowa PGA Golf Season.

36 Hole Classic on May 15 at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Illinois.

John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course had a hole in one on #8 with a 5 iron in 188 yards! Witnessed by Jay Giannetto and Dallas Knoth. This is Bermels 16th hole in one. Congrats Berm!

Cobra Puma Junior Cup Matches on June 10 at Geneva Golf & Country Club in Muscatine, Iowa.

Reese Reinhardt of the Gateway PGA Junior on hole #11 at the Cobra Puma Junior Cup Matches!

Congrats Reese!

43rd Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy on June 12 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Jacob Gazinsky hole in one on Walters Ridge hole #1 with 119 yards using a 6 iron at the Junior Golf Academy. Congratulations Jacob!

Witnessed by Mike Armes, Hannah Graves, Kaidin Ames, Owen Larson, Isabel Carroll and Mary Isabel Pearson!

Galesburg Junior Open on July 12 at Bunker Links Golf Course in Galesburg, Iowa.

Hole is one made by Leo Fiscus at round one of the Galesburg Junior Open held at Bunker Links Municipal Golf Course on hole 15 with 120 yards using a 9 iron!

Congratulations Leo!

Junior Tour Results

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open April 23, 2023 | Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, Iowa – The first event of the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior Tour and Pee Wee Tour started today with the Iowa PGA Spring Junior and Pee Wee Open. This was an Ace point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Golf & Country Club. Special thanks to PGA Professional Scott Nugent and the entire Ames Golf & Country Club Staff for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

T1 Ethan Blomme, Bettendorf, Iowa – 70 -1

T1 Evan Smith, Knoxville, Iowa – 70 -1

3 Tanner Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 71 E

Boys 14-15

1 C.T. Norris, Waukee, Iowa – 69 -2

2 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa – 73 +2

3 Logan Otting, Marion, Iowa – 74 +3

Boys 12-13

1 Johnathan Bouska, Ames, Iowa – 76 +5

2 Jamin Colvin, Huxley, Iowa – 77 +6

3 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 78 +7

Girls 16-18

1 Chloe Bolte, Sumner, Iowa – 73 +2

2 Abbie Lindeman, Grundy Center, Iowa –74 +3

3 Taylor Phillips, New London, Iowa – 78 +7

Girls 14-15

1 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 80 +9

2 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 85 +14

3 Brooklyn Lee, North Liberty, Iowa – 91 +20

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 41 +5

T2 Briar Megee, Wyaconda, Missouri – 50 +14

T2 Camden Johnson, Peru, Iowa – 50 +14

Girls 13 & Under

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 50 +14

2 Addison Lawler, Nevada, Iowa – 52 +16

3 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 54 +18

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open April 23, 2023 | Ames Golf & Country Club

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 39 +4

2 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 41 +6

3 Lance Phillips, Waukee, Iowa – 45 +10

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Brayton Dahl, Grimes, Iowa – 67 +32

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Griffin Sparks, Waukee, Iowa – 47 +12

2 Jack Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 51 +16

3 Patrick Smith, Ames, Iowa – 57 +22

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Divya Bhargava, West Des Moines, Iowa –50 +15

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 42 +7

2 Kinlee Buntenbach, Urbandale, Iowa – 73 +38

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1. 1 Reese Buntenbach, Urbandale, Iowa –44 +24

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

T1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 25 +5

T1 Avett Holmer, Davenport, Iowa – 25 +5

3 Oliver Zeidler, West Des Moines, Iowa – 33 +13

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open April 29-30, 2023 | Eagle Ridge Resort

Galena, Illinois – Final round of the Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open was a Major event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Eagle Ridge Resort. Special thanks to PGA Director of Golf Michael Weiler, PGA Assistant Golf Professional John Schlaman and the entire Eagle Ridge Resort staff for hosting and administering this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Mikey Takacs, Iowa City, Iowa – 71-74=145, +1

2 John Dobbe, Eldridge, Iowa – 79+75=154, +10

3 Owen Howe, Des Moines, Iowa – 75-80=155, +11

Girls 16-18

1 Brianna Kirsch, Lancaster, Wisconsin – 85-92=177, +35

2 Isabella Steele, Bettendorf, Iowa – 96-84=180, +40

3 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 88-95=183, +41

Boys 14-15

1 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa – 75-83=158, +14

2 Jackson Buchanan, Indianola, Iowa – 78-81=159, +15

3 Henry Sobaski, Fairfax, Iowa – 81-83=164, +20

Girls 14-15

1 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 90-87=177, +33

2 Madelyn Gicius, Green Bay, Wisconsin – 95-86=181, +37

3 Savannah Song, Windsor, Iowa – 92-100=192, +48

Boys 12-13

1 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 79-80=159, +15

2 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa – 86-80=166, +22

3 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 85-85=170, +26

Full Results

Girls 13 & Under

1 Sophia Miller, Princeton, Iowa – 47-42=89, +19

2 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 50-44=94, +24

3 Halle Sobaski, Norway, Iowa – 52-45=97, +27

Boys 11 & Under

1 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 43-45=88, +16

2 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 47-44=91, +19

3 Briar Megee, Wyaconda, Missouri – 46-48=94, +12

Iowa PGA Junior & Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine May 7, 2023 | Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

Muscatine, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine was an Ace Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.

Special thanks to PGA Head Professional, Brian Kuddes and the entire staff at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course for their support in hosting this event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Ethan Bloome, Bettendorf, Iowa – 64 -3

2 Vaughn Tyler, North Liberty, Iowa – 68 +1 (Cardback to #9)

3 Sam Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 68 +1

Girls 16-18

1 Saleah Vivanh-Vong, Des Moines, Iowa –77 +5

2 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 83 +11

3 Grace Kemp, Davenport, Iowa – 93 +21

Boys 11 & Under

1 Colin Hiatt, Bettendorf, Iowa – 28 +4

2 Briar Megee, Lewistown, Missouri – 30 +6 (Cardback to #6)

3 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 30 +6

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Greyson Dean, Burlington, Iowa – 18 +7

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Charli Wisehart, Carthage, Illinois – 22 +7

2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 22 -7

3 Lyla Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 23 -+8

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 8 E

2 Avett Holmer, Davenport, Iowa – 10 +2

3 Max McQuarry, West Des Moines, Iowa –13 +5

Boys 14-15

1 Ben Livingston, Bettendorf, Iowa – 42 +1

2 Logan Otting, Marion, Iowa – 43 +2 (Cardback to #6)

3 Evin Pieper, Davenport, Iowa – 43 +2

Girls 14-15

1 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa – 36 E

2 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 42 +6

3 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 45 +9

Boys 12-13

1 Luke Leverenz, Blue Grass, Iowa – 21 -3

2 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa – 23 -1

3 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 24 E

Girls 13 & Under

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 23 +4

2 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 24 +5

3 Halle Sobaski, Norway, Iowa – 26 +7

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Divya Bhargava, West Des Moines, Iowa –40 +21

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Coltin Killip, Galesburg, Illinois – 18 +7

2 Camden Dodds, Bettendorf, Iowa – 20 +9

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 14 +3

2 Lance Phillips, Waukee, Iowa – 16 +5

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Presley Sobaski, Fairfax, Iowa – 41 +22

Principal Charity Classic Junior Open May 29, 2023 | Wakonda Club

Des Moines, Iowa – The Principal Charity Classic Junior Open was a Major point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Wakonda Club.

Thanks to PGA Director of Golf Aaron Krueger, PGA Head Golf Professional Grant Feilmann, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Tyler Christians and the Wakonda Club staff and membership for their support in hosting the Principal Charity Classic Junior Open. Special thanks to Tournament Director, Steve Nieman and the Principal Charity Classic for their support. Thank you to Cleo Brown and Jim Brown for announcing the junior golfers at the first tee.

Boys 16-18

1 Jack McCarty, Solon, Iowa – 71 -1

2 Evan Schofield, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 72 E

3 Sam Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 73 +1

Boys 14-15

1 Blake Cronin, Urbandale, Iowa – 73 +1

2 Jack Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa – 74 +2

3 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa – 75 +3

Boys 12-13

1 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 75 +2

2 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 76 +3

3 Joe Greazel, Marshalltown, Iowa – 78 +5

Girls 16-18

1 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 76 +3

2 Morgan Rupp, Marion, Iowa – 78 +5

3 Hannah Pettitt, Urbandale, Iowa – 79 +6

Girls 14-15

T1 Savannah Song, Windsor Hts, Iowa – 85 +12

T1 Elin Mueller, Dubuque, Iowa – 85 +12

3 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 92 +19

Video Recap

Full Results

47th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship 14-18 & 13U June 6-7, 2023 | Gates Park Golf Course

Waterloo, Iowa – Final round of the 47th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship was a Major point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Gates Park Golf Course.

Congratulations to Braeden Nelson and Luke Harwick (won in a Playoff) who qualified to compete in the 2023 Junior PGA Championship on August 1-4, 2023 at Hot Springs Country Club in Hot Sprins, Kentucky.

Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Nate Lubs and PGA Head Professional Monte Meyer and the entire staff at Gates Park Golf Course and the City of Waterloo for their support in hosting.

Boys 16-18

1 Braeden Nelson, West Des Moines, Iowa – 6768=135, -9

2 Luke Harwick, Dyersville, Iowa – 66-75=141, -3 (Won in a Playoff)

3 Evan Schofield, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 67-74=141, -3

Boys 14-15

1 Cody Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 67-76=143, -1

2 C.T. Norris, Waukee, Iowa -73-73=146, +2

3 Isaac Rumler, Moline, Illinois – 71-78=149, +5

Boys 12-13

1 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 71-72=143, -1

2 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 75-77=152, +8

3 Henry Thier, Dubuque, Iowa – 77-78=155, +11 (won in playoff)

Boys 11 & Under

1 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 40-39=79, +7

T2 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 47-39=86, +14

T2 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 43-43=86, +14

T2 Jackson Kettner, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 46-40=86, +14

Twin Pines Junior June 9, 2023 | Twin Pines Golf Course

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Twin Pines Junior and Pee Wee was a Birdie point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Twin Pines Golf Course. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Steve Charters and the entire staff at Twin Pines Golf Course for hosting the event.

Boys 16-18

1 Ben Scranton, Bettendorf, Iowa – 66 -6

2 Carter Lamont, Vinton, Iowa – 68 -4 (won in cardback)

3 Luke Harwick, Dyersville, Iowa – 68 -4

Boys 14-15

1 Ben Livingston, Bettendorf, Iowa – 66 -6

2 Evan Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 70 -2

3 Ashton Schneider, DeWitt, Iowa – 72 E (won in cardback)

Boys 12-13

1 Dylan Everitt, Bettendorf, Iowa – 73 +1

2 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 77 +5

3 Kobe Ridout, Solon, Iowa – 78 +6

Girls 16-18

1 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 75 +2

2 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 77 +4

3 Mya Mirocha, Kewanee, Illinois – 80 +7

Girls 14-15

1 Addison Eckhardt, Eldridge, Iowa – 76 +3

2 Paycee Sorgenfrey, Tipton, Iowa – 79 +6 (won in cardback)

3 Amber Wilson, Peosta, Iowa – 79 +6

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 42 +6 (won in cardback)

2 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 42 +6

3 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 44 +8

Girls 13 & Under

1 Ella Sherrick, Bettendorf, Iowa – 43 +7

2 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 45 +9

3 Kate Altorfer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 46 +10

Pee

Pee

Twin Pines Pee Wee June 9, 2023 | Twin Pines Golf Course

Pee

Under

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Calvin Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 39

2 Brock Rieder, Williamsburg, Iowa – 48

3 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 49

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Luke Schlabaugh, Tama, Iowa – 44

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Avett Holmer, Davenport, Iowa – 46 (won in a cardback)

2 Nolan Theiler, Iowa City, Iowa – 44

3 Patrick Smith, Ames, Iowa – 46

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 45 (won in cardback)

2 Brookie Conrad, Urbandale, Iowa – 45

3 Holland Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 72

Wee Girls 8-9 and 7 & Under

Wee Girls 8-9

1 Bella Decker, Central City, Iowa – 62

Wee Girls 7 &

1 BeaAnna Decker, Central City, Iowa – 36

Cobra-Puma Junior Cup Matches

June 10-11, 2023 | Geneva Golf & Country Club

Muscatine, Iowa - The Gateway PGA Junior’s defeated the Iowa PGA Junior’s 16.5 points to 15.5 points in the Cobra-Puma Junior Cup Matches at Geneva Golf & Country Club. This marks five wins for the Gateway PGA Junior’s. Back in 2017 Iowa PGA and Gateway PGA tied. Fantastic work by both the Iowa PGA Juniors and Gateway PGA Juniors for battling the past two-days. Congratulations to the Gateway PGA Junior!

Final Round Recap:

The Iowa PGA Junior golfers won 8 Single Matches on the final day of the Junior Cup Matches. Two of the Iowa PGA Junior’s team members won all three of their matches over the last two-days – Lucas Laffoon and Cody Weaver.

Today’s Singles Matches included; Lauren Briggs defeated Reese Reinhardt, 4&3. Easton Korell defeated Jake Montgomery, 1 up. Morgan Rupp defeated Isabella Buckley, 5&3. Ainsley Wilson defeated Sara Kolar, 2&1. Cody Weaver defeated Thomas Shuert, 1 up. Jackson Buchanan defeated Mukt Patel, 5&3. Lucas Laffoon defeated Ivan Kennedy, 3&1. Parker Rodgers defeated Timmy Siebenman, 4&2.

Ansley Adams were defeated by Annabella Bush, 4&3. Roman Roth were defeated by Bejamin Rich, 2&1. Jane Petersen were defeated by Peyton Cusick, 4&2. Braeden Nelson were defeated by Harper Ackerman, 2&1. Sam Wahman defeated by Samuel Ottwell, 2 up. Jaylee Shaffer defeated by Ann Bell, 2 up. Morgan Nute defeated Brooklyn Lee, 5&4. Ally Suhre defeated by Chloe Bolte, 2 up.

We had ties between Morgan Rupp and Rachel Johnson; Lawson Hachmeister.

Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Steve Hutton, PGA Assistant Mike Armes and the entire Geneva Golf & Country Club staff for hosting this two-day event.

The Iowa PGA would also like to thank Title Sponsor Cobra Puma (Sales Representative Jim Houth) and Presenting Sponsors University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s PGM Program, Geneva Golf & Country Club, Iowa PGA Section, Bug Soother and ECO Lips for their support for the Cobra Puma Junior Cup Matches.

John Deere Classic Junior Open 14-18

June 12-13, 2023 | TPC Deere Run

Silvis, Illinois – Final results of the John Deere Classic Junior Open was a Major Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at TPC Deere Run. We would like to thank John Deere Classic and Andrew Lehman for their support as title sponsor. Special thanks to PGA General Manager Todd Hajduk and the entire staff at TPC Deere Run for their support in hosting 2-day event.

Boys 16-18

1 Bennett Dolter, Peosta, Iowa – 76-71=147, +5

2 Luke Harwick, Dyersville, Iowa – 71-78=149, +7

3 Jack Blackwell, Bettendorf, Iowa – 77-74=151, +9 (won card back)

Boys 14-15

1 Cody Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 67-80=147, +5

2 Isaac Rumler, Moline, Illinois – 72-76=148, +6

3 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa – 74-78=152, +10

Girls 16-18

1 Lauren Briggs, Burlington, Iowa – 79-81=160, +18

2 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 81-80=161, +19

3 Mehar Julka, Hiawatha, Iowa – 85-82=167, +25 (won card back)

Video Recap

Girls 14-15

1 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 86-89=175, +33

2 Elin Mueller, Dubuque, Iowa – 92-86=178, +36

3 Savannah Song, Windsor Hts, Iowa – 9089=179, +37

Full Results

John Deere Classic Junior Open 13 & Under June 12-13, 2023 | TPC Deere Run

73-72=145,

78-73=151,

77-77=154,

Girls 13 & Under

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 53-49=102, +31 (won card

2

Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 56-46=102, +31

3

Tiffin, Iowa – 49-54=103, +34

Boys 11 & Under

1 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 39-42=81, +10

2 Charles Koury, Bettendorf, Iowa – 45-41=86, +15

3 Anthony Gebski, Coralville, Iowa – 43-44=87, +16

Boys 12-13

1 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa –

+3

2 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa –

+9

3 Henry Thier, Dubuque, Iowa –

+12

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Veenker Junior Amateur June 13, 2023 | Veenker Memorial Golf Course

Ames, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Veenker Junior Amateur was a Birdie point event and a Partner Program Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Veenker Memorial Golf Course.

Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Greg Dingel, Golf Shop Manager Tess Balsley and the entire staff at Veenker Memorial Golf Course for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

T1 Grady Sigrist, Norwalk, Iowa – 77 +5

T1 Ty Potter, Runnells, Iowa – 77 +5

T1 Brenden Wright, Huxley, Iowa – 77 +5

Girls 16-18

1 Olivia Axmear, Nevada, Iowa – 83 +10

T2 Emersen Motl, Ames, Iowa – 86 +13

T3 Lauren Brown, Des Moines, Iowa – 86 +13

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 44 +8

2 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 46 +10

3 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 48 +12

Boys 14-15

1 Landry Vogelaar, Waukee, Iowa – 81 +9

2 Braxton Vonnahme, Carroll, Iowa – 82 +10

T3 Jackson Price, Newton, Iowa – 84 +12

T3 McCoy Miller, Ankeny, Iowa – 84 +12

Girls 14-15

1 Kate Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 91 +18

2 Anna Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 97 +24

3 Evelyn Kinney, Norwalk, Iowa – 103 +30

Boys 12-13

1 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 82 +10

2 Maximus Ledyard, Ankeny, Iowa- 83 +11

3 Bennett Nuzback, Manning, Iowa – 96 +24

Girls 13 & Under

1 Addison Lawler, Nevada, Iowa – 63 +27

Full Results

Optimist Junior Qualifier

June 16, 2023 | Bos Landen Golf Club

Pella, Iowa – The Optimist Junior Championship Qualifier is an Eagle Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior Tour held at Bos Landen Golf Course.

Special thanks to head professional Matt Jennings and the entire Bos Landen Golf Course staff for hosting the Optimist Junior Qualifier.

Boys 16-18

1 Remick Elfers, Clive, Iowa – 77 +5

T2 Dillon Jordan, Grimes, Iowa – 78 +6

T2 Crew Klingner, Williamsburg, Iowa – 78 +6

Girls 16-18

1 Lauren Briggs, Burlington, Iowa – 81 +9

2 Rylin Davidson, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 82 +10

3 Kaycee Newman, Eldridge, Iowa – 89 +17

Boys 14-15

1 McCoy Miller, Ankeny, Iowa – 77 +5

2 Connor Keenan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 80 +8

T3 Landry Vogelaar, Waukee, Iowa – 81 +9

T3 Jackson Buchanan, Indianola, Iowa – 81 +9

T3 Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 81 +9

Girls 14-15

1 Ava Lohrbach, Ames, Iowa – 88 +16

2 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 90 +18

3 Savannah Song, Windsor Hts, Iowa – 92 +20

Boys 12-13

1 Jamin Colvin, Huxley, Iowa – 81 +9

2 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 82 +10

3 Joe Greazel, Marshalltown, Iowa – 86 +14

Full Results

Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley June 14, 2023 | Pleasant Valley Golf Course

Iowa City, Iowa – The Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley was a Birdie point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Special thanks to Tournament Director Larry Noska and the entire staff at Pleasant Valley Golf Course for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Carter Lamont, Vinton, Iowa – 66 -6

2 Carter Drury, DeWitt, Iowa – 74 +2 (won in cardback)

3 William Sigwarth, Asbury, Iowa – 74 +2

Boys 14-15

1 Jack Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa – 72 E

2 Henry Sobaski, Fairfax, Iowa – 73 +1

3 Will Stoakes, North Liberty, Iowa – 76 +4

Boys 12-13

1 William Feagler, Iowa City, Iowa – 80 +8

2 Kobe Ridout, Solon, Iowa – 90 +18

3 Owen Heesch, Solon, Iowa- 95 +23

Girls 16-18

1 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 75 +3

2 Bretlyn Decker, Central City, Iowa- 82 +10

3 Ansley Adams, Clive, Iowa – 84 +12

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 86 +14

2 Abigail Kunkel, Bettendorf, Iowa – 105 +33

3 Emory Anzelc, Iowa City, Iowa – 117 +45

Girls 13 & Under

1 Halle Sobaski, Norway, Iowa – 42 +6 (won in cardback)

2 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 42 +6

3 Evelyn Bern, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 54 +18

Boys 11 & Under

1 Brock Rieder, Williamsburg, Iowa – 47 +11

2 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Carter Krause, Marion, Iowa – 55 +19

43rd Annual Junior Golf Academy

June 11-15, 2023 | Phesant Ridge Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – The 43rd Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy is traditionally a 5-day, 4-night premier golf camp scheduled to be held Sunday, June 11 through Thursday, June 15 at Pheasant Ridge GC and the University of Northern Iowa. The Iowa PGA plans to host this year’s camp at UNI and Pheasant Ridge GC with overnight component. Modifcations will be made based on any restrictions in place.

John Bermel, Head PGA Professional at Pheasant Ridge GC and Head Coach of the Men and Women’s golf teams at UNI, has been the lead instructor for the academy for over 27 years. The Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy also utilizes the men and women PGA Professionals of the Iowa Section as instructors for the students.

Pictured above is Junior Academy Campers enjoying a fun evening at Palmer Family Fun in Waterloo on June 14, 2023. Pictured on next page is more of the fun they had this evening. Pictures taken by Palmer Family Fun.

Pictured above is Jacob Gazinsky hole in one on Walters Ridge hole #1 with 119 yards using a 6 iron at the Junior Golf Academy. Congratulations Jacob! Witnessed by Mike Armes, Hannah Graves, Kaidin Ames, Owen Larson, Isabel Carroll and Mary Isabel Pearson!

Thank you to the aweome counselors for helping out the campers the 5 days!

Pictured to left are our counselors for the week of the Junior Golf Academy (Left to Right) Madison Humke, JD Pollard, Ben Bemel and Hannah Bermel

Junior Tour Summer Kickoff June 19, 2023| Edmundson Golf Course

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff is an Ace point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Edmundson Golf Course. Thanks to Head Golf Professional Matt Sherlock, Assistant Hogan Rockhold and the entire Edmundson Golf Course for hosting this year’s event.

Boys 16-18

1 Johnathon Terpstra, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 70

E

2 Finn Garton, Adel, Iowa – 72 +2

3 Lincoln Eighmy, Indianola, Iowa – 74 +4 (won in card back)

Boys 14-15

1 C.T. Norris, Waukee, Iowa – 71 +1

2 Jackson Price, Newton, Iowa – 76 +6

3 Jackson Lewis, Ankeny, Iowa – 77 +7

Boys 12-13

1 Rylan Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 76 +6

2 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa – 77 +7

3 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 78 +8

Girls 16-18

1 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 81 +11

2 Saleah Vivanh-Vong, Des Moines, Iowa –84 +14

3 Shanel Sayre, West Des Moines, Iowa – 89 +19

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 77 +7

2 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 78 +8

3 Adalyn Wiig, Clive, Iowa – 90 +20

Girls 13 & Under

1 Lauren Herman, West Des Moines, Iowa –56 +21

2 Bradlie McWilliams, Ottumwa, Iowa – 60 +25

3 Isabel Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 61 +26

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Kelin, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 38 +3

2 Jameson Honts, West Des Moines, Iowa –42 +7

3 Tate Pettitt, West Des Moines, Iowa – 45 +10

Full Results

Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff June 19, 2023| Edmundson Golf Course

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Clinton Henry, Kellogg, Iowa – 48 +13

2 Knox Vanderheiden, Dexter, Iowa – 54 +19

3 Jack Sherlock, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 56 +21

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Weston Stec, West Des Moines, Iowa – 66 +31

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Patrick Smith, Ames, Iowa – 43 +8

2 Beckham O’Brien, Ottumwa, Iowa – 49 +14

T3 Sammy Perry, Ottumwa, Iowa – 52 +17

T3 Emmett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 52 +17

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 47 +12 2 Brookie Conrad, Urbandale, Iowa – 49 +14 3 Ava Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 51 +16

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Maya Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 62 +27

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Tate Wetrich, Ottumwa, Iowa – 36 +13

2 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 37 +14

3 Garrett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 38 +15

Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior June 20, 2023 | Prairie Links Golf Center

Waverly, Iowa – Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior and Pee Wee was an Ace point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Prairie Links Golf & Event Center.

Special thanks to Head Professional John Thompson and the entire Prairie Links Golf & Event Center staff for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Colton Sullivan, DeWitt, Iowa – 71 -1

T2 Brayden Beck, Center Point, Iowa – 74 +2

T2 Carter Lamont, Vinton, Iowa – 74 +2

T2 Heath Voigt, Osage, Iowa – 74 +2

Boys 14-15

1 Ashton Schneider, DeWitt, Iowa – 81 +9

2 Cade Birdsell, Humbolt, Iowa – 82 +10

3 Asher Castenson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –83 +11

Girls 16-18 & Girls 14-15

1 Girls 16-18

1 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 77 +5

2 Elizabeth Duncan, Ames, Iowa – 85 +13

Girls 14-15

1 Brooklyn Lee, North Liberty, Iowa – 95 +23

Girls 13 & Under

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 42 +6

2 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 44 +8

3 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 49 +13

Boys 12-13

T1 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 74 +2

T1 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –74 +2

3 Nicholas Bernhard, Lawler, Iowa – 78 +6

Boys 11 & Under

1 Jackson Kettner, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 38 +2

2 Owen Gray, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 54 +18

Iowa PGA Prairie Links Pee Wee June 20, 2023 | Prairie Links Golf Center

Full Results

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Mason Kettner, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 46 +10

2 Cullen Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 53 +17

3 Tyson Junker, Waterloo, Iowa – 54 +18

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 63 +27

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Jack Becker, Sumner, Iowa – 55 +19

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Arianna Imsland, Manchester, Iowa – 56 +20

Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Emeis June 21, 2023 | Emeis Golf Course

Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Emeis was an Partner Program Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Emeis Golf Course. Special thanks PGA Head Professional Ron Thrapp and the entire Emeis Golf Course for administering all aspects of the event on site.

Boys 16-18

1 Chase Hadley, Rock Island, Illinois – 73 +1

T2 Jack Blackwell, Bettendorf, Iowa – 74 +2

T2 Colton Sullivan, DeWitt, Iowa – 74 +2

Girls 16-18

1 Mya Mirocha, Kewanee, Illinois – 78 +4

2 Kaycee Newman, Eldridge, Iowa – 80 +6

3 Elliana Danielsen, Milan, Illinois – 82 +8

Boys 11 & Under

1 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 47 +9

2 Matthew Phillips, Eldridge, Iowa – 51 +13

3 Lincoln Senne, Davenport, Iowa – 52 +14

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Avett Holmer, Davenport, Iowa – 48 +12

2 Eli Roman, Bettendorf, Iowa – 49 +13

3 Harrison Kunkel, Bettendorf, Iowa – 58 +22

Boys 14-15

1 Evin Pieper, Davenport, Iowa – 75 +3

2 Luke Leverenz, Blue Grass, Iowa – 76 +4

3 Zander Panek, Bettendorf, Iowa – 78 +6

Girls 14-15

1 Sophia Miller, Princeton, Iowa – 75 +1

2 Paycee Sorgenfrey, Tipton, Iowa – 85 +11

3 Mallory Sullivan, Bettendorf, Iowa – 91 +17

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Hayzel Wernimont, North Liberty, Iowa –59 +23

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Graham Grothus, Bettendorf, Iowa – 27 +8

2 Callum Gray, Bettendorf, Iowa – 30 +11

3 Kingston Alston, Burlington, Iowa – 31 +12

Boys 12-13

1 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 70 -4

2 Dylan Everitt, Bettendorf, Iowa – 77 +3

3 Michael Phillips, Eldridge, Iowa – 78 +4

Girls 13 & Under

1 Kate Altorfer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 50 +12

2 Isabel Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 69 +31

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 William Weber, Bettendorf, Iowa – 52 +16

2 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 58 +22

Full Results

Woodland Hills Junior June 22, 2023 | Woodland Hills Golf Course

Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Woodland Hills Junior was a Birdie point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Woodland Hills Golf Course. This event is part of the Partner Program. Special thanks to Noble Burkhead, Tyler Ruba and the entire staff at Woodland Hills Golf Course for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Evan Hodapp, Ankeny, Iowa – 68 -3

2 Charlie McDonald, Winterset, Iowa – 69 -2

3 Spencer Johnson, West Des Moines, Iowa – 71 E

Girls 16-18

1 Ansley Adams, Clive, Iowa – 79 +8

2 Lola Minnick, Urbandale, Iowa – 83 +12

3 Olivia Axmear, Nevada, Iowa – 86 +15

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 39 +4

2 William Morgan, Urbandale, Iowa – 48 +13

3 Sully Aarsvold, Polk City, Iowa – 51 +16

Boys 14-15

1 McCoy Miller, Ankeny, Iowa – 72 +1

T2 Edward Hybels, West Des Moines, Iowa – 74 +3

T2 Aj Sposato, Norwalk, Iowa – 74 +3

Girls 14-15

1 Anna Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 77 +6

2 Kate Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 88 +17

3 Allison Pettitt, Urbandale, Iowa – 97 +26

Boys 12-13

1 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 81 +10

2 Charlie DePhillips, Clive, Iowa – 92 +21

T3 Maximus Ledyard, Ankeny, Iowa – 97 +26

T3 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 97 +26

Girls 13 & Under

1 Lauren Herman, West Des Moines, Iowa –53 +18

Full Results

Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship June 26-27, 2023 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – Final Round of the Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship presented by Community Motors was a Major point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Special thanks to PGA Director of Golf, John Bermel, PGA Assistant Professional Jacob Bermel and the entire Pheasant Ridge Golf Course staff for their support in hosting this 2-day event.

Boys 16-18

1 Axton Miller, Arthur, Iowa – 70-68=138, -6

2 Luke Harwick, Dyersville, Iowa – 7469=143, -1

T3 Remick Elfers, Clive, Iowa – 77-70=147, +3

T2 Evan Schofield, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 7275=147, +3

Boys 14-15

1 Jack Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa – 77-70= 147, +3

2 Christian Cloyd, Marion, Iowa – 75-73=148, +4

T3 Parker Rodgers, Nevada, Iowa – 7970=149, +5

T3 Callan Martineau, Asbury, Iowa – 7871=149, +5

Boys 12-13

1 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 7564=139, -5 (won in a 5th playoff hole)

2 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 6970=139, -5

3 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 7573=148, +4

Girls 16-18

1 Morgan Rupp, Marion, Iowa – 73-77=150, +6

2 Hannah Pettitt, Urbandale, Iowa – 7578=153, +9

3 Ava Kalb, Dubuque, Iowa – 79-77=156, +12

Girls 14-15

1 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 76-79=155, +11

2 Lauren Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 8583=168, +24

3 Amber Wilson, Peosta, Iowa – 91-89=180, +36

Boys 11 & Under

1 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 40-43=83, +11

2 Charles Koury, Bettendorf, Iowa – 47-41=88, +16 (won in card back)

3 Jackson Kettner, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 4642=88, +16

Girls 13 & Under

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 4643=89, +17

2 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 48-48=96, +24

3 Harper Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 61-62=123, +51

Full Results

Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship June 27, 2023 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Mason Jacobson, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 35 +8

2 Mason Kettner, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 37 +10 (won card back)

3 Cullen Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 37 +10

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Calvin Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 31 +4

2 Carter Krause, Marion, Iowa – 36 -+9

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Arianna Imsland, Manchester, Iowa – 38 +11

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 31 +4

2 Nora Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 38 +11

3 Holland Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 51 +24

Legacy Junior Invitational

June 28, 2023 | The Legacy Golf Club

Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Legacy Junior Academy Invitational was a Birdie point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour and part of the Partner Program was held at The Legacy Golf Club.

Special thanks to General Manager Trevis Manning and the entire staff at The Legacy Golf Club for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Remick Elfers, Clive, Iowa – 72 E

T2 Noah Moberg, Grimes, Iowa – 75 +3

T2 Aaron Estell, Altoona, Iowa – 75 +3

Girls 16-18

1 Rylin Davidson, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 80 +8

2 Lauren Brown, Des Moines, Iowa – 84 +12

3 Lola Minnick, Urbandale, Iowa – 88 +16

Boys 14-15

1 Landry Vogelaar, Waukee, Iowa – 74 +2

2 Aj Sposato, Norwalk, Iowa – 75 +3

3 Canon Carlson, Waukee, Iowa – 76 +4

Girls 14-15

1 Kate Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 81 +9

T2 Anna Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 93 +21

T2 Adalyn Wiig, Clive, Iowa – 93 +21

Boys 12-13

1 Charlie DePhillips, Clive, Iowa – 87 +15

2 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 89 +17

3 Cole Juergens, Norwalk, Iowa – 98 +26

T3 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 97 +26

Boys 11 & Under

T1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 38 +3

T1 Jameson Honts, West Des Moines, Iowa – 38 +3

3 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 51 +16

Full Results

Westwood Junior June 29, 2023 | Westwood Golf Course

Newton, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Westwood Junior and Pee Wee was an Ace point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Westwood Golf Course. The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Brad Sponseller and the entire Westwood Golf Course staff and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Boys 16-18

T1 Finn Garton, Adel, Iowa – 72 +1

T1 Colton Sullivan, DeWitt, Iowa – 72 +1

T3 Noah Moberg, Grimes, Iowa – 74 +3

T3 Carter Drury, DeWitt, Iowa – 74 +3

Boys 14-15

1 Cody Weaver,

T2

Iowa – 69 -2

T2 C.T. Norris, Waukee, Iowa – 73 +2

Boys 12-13

1 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 73 +2

T2 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa –77 +6

T2 Rylan Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 77 +6

Girls 16-18

1 Shanel Sayre, West Des Moines, Iowa – 78

+7

2 Ansley Adams, Clive, Iowa – 80 +9

3 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 84 +13

Girls 14-15

1 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 76 +5

Girls 13 & Under

1 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 46 +10

2 Brookie Conrad, Urbandale, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Lauren Herman, West Des Moines, Iowa – 54 +18

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 44 +8

2 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 48 +12

3 Jack Sullivan, Urbandale, Iowa – 49 +13

Gilman,

Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 73 +2

Westwood Pee Wee June 29, 2023 | Westwood Golf Course

No pictures

Full Results

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Clinton Henry, Kellogg, Iowa – 43 +7

2 Knox Vanderheiden, Dexter, Iowa – 46 +10

3 Tyler Morgan, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 61 +25

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Emmett Manning, Pella, Iowa – 47 +11

2 Evan Serrano, Indianola, Iowa – 52 +16

3 Brayton Dahl, Grimes, Iowa – 62 +26

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Kyler Weber, Clive, Iowa – 30 +11

2 Garrett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 33 +14

3 Max McQuarry, West Des Moines, Iowa – 37 +18

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Kensi Wynja, Huxley, Iowa – 59 +23

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Jordin Wynja, Huxley, Iowa – 58 +22

2 Libby Knutzon, Altoona, Iowa – 62 +26

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

T1 Isaac Shawver, Monroe, Iowa – 46 +10

T1 Emmett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 46 +10

3 Griffin Sparks, Waukee, Iowa – 56 +20

Greater Cedar Rapids Junior July 2, 2023 | Hunters Ridge

Marion, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Greater Cedar Rapids Junior and Pee Wee was an Ace point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Hunters Ridge Golf Club. Special thanks to Nathan Severin and the entire Hunters Ridge Golf Club staff for hosting this event. The Greater Cedar Rapids Open Continues to be sponsor of this great event. Special thanks to all involved in this great Professional event hosted at Hunters Ridge but especially Jim McPartland and Roger Fuller.

Boys 16-18

1 Reid Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 72 E

2 Jaydon Nabb, Lowden, Iowa – 73 +1

T3 Garrett Nurre, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 74

+2

T3 Dillon Croco, Oxford, Iowa – 74 +2

T3 J.J. Grimm, Coralville, Iowa – 74 +2

Boys 14-15

T1 Pranay Monga, Marion, Iowa – 72 E

T1 Henry Sobaski, Fairfax, Iowa – 72 E

3 Ethan Boyle, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 75 +3

Boys 12-13

1 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 71 -1

2 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 74 +2

3 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 79 +7

Girls 16-18

1 Kaycee Newman, Eldridge, Iowa – 75 +3

2 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 81 +9

3 Shanel Sayre, West Des Moines, Iowa – 85 +13

Girls 14-15

1 Bree Stegall, Waterloo, Iowa – 87 +15

2 Brooklyn Lee, North Liberty, Iowa – 93 +21

3 Sydney Dee, Solon, Iowa – 99 +27

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 35 -1

2 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 40 +4

T3 Grayson Tiedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 48

+12

T3 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 48 +12

Girls 13 & Under

1 Halle Sobaski, Norway, Iowa – 43 +7

T2 Addie Splinter, Dubuque, Iowa – 48 +12

T2 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa – 48 +12

Full Results

No pictures

Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee July 2, 2023 | Hunters Ridge

Full Results

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52 +16

2 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 70 +34

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Chase Williams, Iowa City, Iowa – 39 +3

2 John Fleming, Iowa City, Iowa – 44 +8

3 Luke Schlabaugh, Tama, Iowa – 52 +16

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Jack Becker, Sumner, Iowa – 23 +3

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 51 +15

2 Arianna Imsland, Manchester, Iowa – 57 +21

3 Josie Remington, Marion, Iowa – 59 +23

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 47 +11

2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 49 +13

3 Melanie Gilmore, West Liberty, Iowa – 50 +14

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1 BeaAnna Decker, Central City, Iowa – 40 +20

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Nolan Theiler, Iowa City, Iowa – 41 +5

2 Jacob Carpenter, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 48 +12

3 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –52 +16

OUR MISSION

The Iowa PGA Foundation utilizes the game of golf to positively impact lives through charitable giving with emphasis on scholarships, junior golf and injured veterans.

Swings With Kids

This program helps kids excel by introducing them to life skills that the game of golf provides. Teaching life skills including character, honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and cooperation.

Tri-Golf Set $700

Plastic golf equipment specifically designed for children in K-5th Grade.

Golf Xtreme Set $1,250

Real golf equipment specifically designed for children in grades 6th-8th to be exposed to more advanced golf techniques.

Burkart Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who will continue contributing to the game of golf. The Iowa PGA Foundation annually awards a college scholarship in memory of Charlie Burkart, PGA Member for 49 years.

Injured Veterans

Supporting programs and services that help our injured veterans.

In 2007, the Iowa PGA formed a partnership with Riverside Casino and Golf Resort and Iowa City VA Health Care System to form the GIVE Foundation. This Foundaion is a not-for-profit organazation to provide a structured golf program for injured veterans.

Contact Information

If you would like to know more about these wonderful programs contact: Executive Director Greg Mason gmason@pghaq.com Call the Section Office 319-648-0026.

Board of Directors

• Bobby Kehl

• Dan Kehl

• Gary Palmer

• Greg Mason

• Jason Prochaska

• Jeff Link

• Kathy Meardon

• Bobbi Adamson

• Jeff Delvaux -Executive Director

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Junior Tour Classic at Indian Creek July 3, 2023 | Indian Creek Country Club

Nevada, Iowa – The Junior and Pee Wee Classic at Indian Creek was an Eagle point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Indian Creek Country Club. Special thanks to PGA General Manager Sherry Newsome and the entire staff at Indian Creek Country Club for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Dyllon Ireland, Polk City, Iowa – 35 E (won cardback)

2 Easton Emery, Denison, Iowa – 35 E

3 Braylon Plain, Webster City, Iowa – 37 +2

Boys 14-15

1 Landon Cody, Johnston, Iowa – 35 E

2 Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 40 +5

3 Charlie Ford, Prairie City, Iowa – 41 +6

Boys 12-13

1 Myles Matzen, Polk City, Iowa – 41 +6 (won cardback)

2 Jamin Colvin, Huxley, Iowa – 41 +6

3 Palmer Mertz, Altoona, Iowa – 42 +7

Girls 16-18

1 Elizabeth Duncan, Ames, Iowa – 41 +6 (won cardback)

2 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 41 +6

3 Chloe Sundet, Urbandale, Iowa – 44 +9

Girls 14-15

1 Brinley Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 39 +4

2 Piper Sandfort, Urbandale, Iowa – 44 +9

3 Jessie Lohman, Ames, Iowa – 46 +11

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 43 +8

2 Coen Bruck, Manilla, Iowa – 47 +12

3 Eli Domino, Huxley, Iowa – 51 +16

Girls 13 & Under

1 Hadley Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 48 +13

2 Addison Lawler, Nevada, Iowa – 57 +22

Indian Creek Pee Wee July 3, 2023 | Indian Creek Country Club

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Tyler Morgan, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 54 +19

2 Knox Vanderheiden, Dexter, Iowa – 56 +21

3 Lincoln Carpenter, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 68 +33

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Maddox Hunter, Polk City, Iowa – 47 +11

2 Cayden Shortell, Altoona, Iowa – 48 +12

3 Evan Serrano, Indianola, Iowa – 54 +18

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Maya Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 56 +21

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Brookie Conrad, Urbandale, Iowa – 47 +12

2 Hailey Reinders, West Des Moines, Iowa –49 +14

3 Ava Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 54 +19

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Katelynn Bidney, Urbandale, Iowa – 54 +19

2 Annie Ford, Prairie City, Iowa – 57 +22

3 Lauren Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 59 +24

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Krew Goeden, Urbandale, Iowa – 42 +24

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Griffin Sparks, Waukee, Iowa – 42 +7

2 Camden Johnson, Peru, Iowa – 47 +12

3 Jack Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 49 +14

Quad Cities Junior at Palmer Hills July 5, 2023 | Palmer Hills Golf Course

Bettendorf, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Quad Cities Junior at Palmer Hills was a Partner Program event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Palmer Hills Golf Course.

Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Jon Waddell, Quad City Amateur Tour Representative Bruce Sandry and the entire staff at Palmer Hills Golf Course for hosting and administering this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Ethan Blomme, Bettendorf, Iowa – 72 +1

2 Calvin Short, Bettendorf, Iowa – 72 +1

T3 Ethan Herring, Bettendorf, Iowa – 73 +2

T3 Owen Wright, Bettendorf, Iowa – 73 +2

Girls 16-18

1 Mya Mirocha, Kewanee, Illinois – 76 +5

2 Elliana Danielsen, Milan, Illinois – 76 +5

3 Gracie Russell, Woodhull, Illinois – 78 +7

Boys 11 & Under

1 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 44 +8

2 Landon Carlson, Orion, Illinois – 46 +10

T3 William Weber, Bettendorf, Iowa – 48 +12

T3 Lincoln Senne, Davenport, Iowa – 48 +12

Boys 14-15

1 Luke Leverenz, Blue Grass, Iowa – 71 E

T2 Charlie Dumas, LeClaire, Iowa – 74 +3

T2 Grant Sherrick, Bettendorf, Iowa – 74 +3

Girls 14-15

1 Mallory Sullivan, Bettendorf, Iowa – 70 +24

2 Anna Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 50 +25

3 Haley Robertson, Coal Valley, Illinois – 40 +27

Boys 12-13

1 Jack Collins, Bettendorf, Iowa – 72 +1

2 Dylan Everitt, Bettendorf, Iowa – 74 +3

3 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 78 +7

Girls 13 & Under

1 Ella Sherrick, Bettendorf, Iowa – 45 +9

2 Isabel Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 66 +30

Full Results

Iowa City Junior at Brown Deer July 5, 2023 | Brown Deer Golf Club

Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa City Junior at Brown Deer was a Birdie Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Brown Deer Golf Club. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Sean McCarty, PGA Golf Instructor Jeff Schmid, PGA Assistant Professional Brian Wernimont and the entire Brown Deer Golf Club staff for their support in hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Jack McCarty, Solon, Iowa – 71 E

T2 Preston Haefner, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –

72 +1

T2 Reid Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 72 +1

Girls 16-18

1 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 78 +7

2 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 80 +9

T3 Neva Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 88 +17

T3 Rylie Greazel, Solon, Iowa – 88 +17

Boys 11 & Under

T1 Grayson Tiedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 40 +4

T1 Calvin Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 40 +4

T3 Anthony Gebski, Coralville, Iowa – 41 +5

T3 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 41 +5

Boys 14-15

1 Connor Keenan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 70 -1

T2 Will Stoakes, North Liberty, Iowa – 74 +3

T2 Logan Otting, Marion, Iowa – 74 +3

Girls 14-15

1 Sydney Dee, Solon, Iowa – 93 +22

Boys 12-13

T1 Nolan Murphy, Carthage, Illinois – 76 +5

T1 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 76 +5

T3 Grady Hicks, Waukee, Iowa – 79 +8

T3 William Feagler, Iowa City, Iowa – 79 +8

Girls 13 & Under

1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 57 +21

47th Iowa Girls Junior PGA Championship

July

5-6,

2023 | Ellis Park Golf Course

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The 47th Iowa Girls Junior PGA Championship was a Major Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Ellis Park Golf Course.

Congratulations to Maura Peters and Addison Berg who qualified to compete in the 2023 Junior PGA Championship on August 1-4, 2023!

Girls 16-18

1 Maura Peters, Bettendorf, Iowa – 7069=139, -5

2 Addison Berg, Swisher, Iowa – 71-72=143, -1

3 Eden Lohrbach, Ames, Iowa – 71-74=143, +1

Girls 14-15

1 Ava Lohrbach, Ames, Iowa – 80-78=158, +14

2 Elin Mueller, Dubuque, Iowa – 82-79=161, +17

T3 Amber Wilson, Peosta, Iowa – 8880=168, +24

T3 Ella Lohrbach, Ames, Iowa – 79-89=168, +24

Girls 13 & Under

1 Halle Sobaski, Norway, Iowa – 43-40=83, +12

2 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 4638=84, +13

3 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 4547=92, +21

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Nora Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 40 +4

2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 43 +7

3 Melanie Gilmore, West Liberty, Iowa – 53 +17

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 46 +10

2 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Elsie Remington, Marion, Iowa – 57 +21

Full Results

Lake Panorama Junior & Pee Wee July 6, 2023 | Lake Panorama National Golf Course

Panora Iowa – The Lake Panorama Junior and Pee Wee was an Eagle Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour and part of the Partner Program for 2023 held at Lake Panorama National Golf Course.

Special thanks to Rob Riggins Head Professional and the entire Lake Panorama National Golf Course staff for hosting this event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 12-13

T1 Charlie DePhillips, Clive, Iowa – 82 +10

T1 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 82 +10

3 Grady Hicks, Waukee, Iowa – 87 +15

Girls 16-18

1 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 82 +10

T2 Makenna Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 87 +15

T2 Rylin Davidson, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 87 +15

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Kaden Wiig, Clive, Iowa – 47 +11

2 Lance Phillips, Waukee, Iowa – 48 +12

3 Brayden Hemphill, Waukee, Iowa – 65 +29

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Brielle Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 64 +28

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Luke Blome, Huxley, Iowa – 28 +7

2 Emmett Combs, West Des Moines, Iowa –33 +12

T3 Grayson Gillotti, Booneville, Iowa – 36 +15

T3 Kaden Johnson, Urbandale, Iowa – 36 +15

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 37 +1

2 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 46 +10

3 Carter Dingel, Huxley, Iowa – 50 +14

Girls 13 & Under

1 Lauren Herman, West Des Moines, Iowa –57 +21

2 Azlyn Amonson, Woolstock, Iowa – 59 +23

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Knox Vanderheiden, Dexter, Iowa – 51 +15

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Gemma Kahler, Johnston, Iowa – 53 +17

2 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 54 +18

3 Hailey Reinders, West Des Moines, Iowa –62 +26

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Griffin Sparks, Waukee, Iowa – 52 +16

2 Grayson Johnson, Urbandale, Iowa – 53 +17

3 Jack Henningsen, Atlantic, Iowa – 54 +18

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Brylin Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 66 +30

Full Results

Western Illinois Junior and Pee Wee July 7, 2023 | Harry Mussatto Golf Course

Macomb, Illinois – The Western Illinois University Junior and Pee Wee was a Partner Program Event for 2023 on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Harry Mussatto Golf Course.

Special thanks to Lia Biehl Lukkarinen, PGA and the entire Harry Mussatto Golf Course staff for hosting this event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Trevor Biggerstaff, Canton, Missouri – 83 +11

2 Emmit Brokaw, Kewanee, Illinois – 96 +24

3 Tanner Sedam, Aledo, Illinois – 107 +35

Girls 16-18

1 Mya Mirocha, Kewanee, Illinois – 73 +1

2 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 75 +3

3 Olivia Hines, Burlington, Iowa – 87 +15

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Bridgette Teesdale, La Harpe, Illinois – 67 +31

Boys 14-15

1 Zander Panek, Bettendorf, Iowa – 73 +1

2 Brady Scalf, Macomb, Illinois – 80 +8

3 Caleb Larson, Donnellson, Iowa – 86 +14

Girls 14-15

1 Meredith Yung, Alexis, Illinois – 105 +33

2 Anna Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 106 +34

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Coltin Killip, Galesburg, Illinois – 74 +38

Boys 11 & Under

1 Liam Halligan, Davenport, Iowa – 64 +28

Girls 13 & Under

1 Charli Wisehart, Carthage, Illinois – 56 +20

2 Isabel Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 65 +29

Full Results

Iowa PGA Parent Junior at The Preserve July 9, 2023 | The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Moravia, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Parent Junior at The Preserve was a NON-Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior Tour held at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Darin Fisher and the entire The Preserve on Rathbun Lake for their support in hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Tanner Dinnebier and John Dinnebier, West Des Moines, Iowa – 62 -10

2 Zachary Schwarte and Jeff Schwarte, West Des Moines, Iowa – 64 -8

3 Tanner Wachtl and Kari Tomash, Fairfax, Iowa – 66 -6

Boys 14-15

1 Jackson Price and Jeff Price, Newton, Iowa – 70 -2

T2 Jacob Gear and Curt Gear, Norwalk, Iowa – 74 +2

T2 Jack MacLagan and Greg Wanzek, Coralville, Iowa – 74 +2

Boys 12-13

1 Johnathan Bouska and Tim Bouska, Ames, Iowa – 66 -6

2 Jackson Rabe and Jeff Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 71 -1

3 Eli Thompson and Jeremy Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 77 +5

Girls 16-18

1 Ansley Adams and Russell Adams, Clive, Iowa – 69 -3

2 Olivia Axmear and Will Axmear, Nevada, Iowa – 74 +2

3 Chloe Sundet and Scott Sundet, Urbandale, Iowa – 75 +3

Girls 14-15

1 Lydia Krueger and Aaron Krueger, Norwalk, Iowa – 64 -8

2 Kylie Wachtl and Steve Tomash, Fairfax, Iowa – 67 -5

3 Jaylee Shaffer and J Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 69 -3

Boys 11 & Under

1 Jackson Anderson and Scott Anderson, Bellevue, Nebraska – 38 +2

2 Tyler Morgan and Ryan Morgan, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 44 +8

3 Beckham O’Brien and Aaron O’Brien, Ottumwa, Iowa – 45 +9

Girls 13 & Under

1 Brookie Conrad and Eric Conrad, Urbandale, Iowa – 50 +14

2 Henley Zaputil and Travis Zaputil, Albia, Iowa – 55 +19

3 Lauren Herman and Josh Herman, West Des Moines, Iowa – 57 +21

Southeast Iowa Junior July 10, 2023 | The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Nevada, Iowa – The Southeast Iowa Junior and Pee Wee was an Ace Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional, Darin Fisher and the entire staff at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake for their support in hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Jack Myszewski, Waukee, Iowa – 71 -1 (won in cardback)

2 Tanner Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 71 -1

3 Luke Linde, Winterset, Iowa – 73 +1

Boys 14-15

1 C.T. Norris, Waukee, Iowa – 70 -2

2 Jack MacLagan, Coralville, Iowa – 85 +13

3 Caleb Larson, Donnellson, Iowa – 87 +15 (won in cardback)

Boys 12-13

1 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 71 -1

2 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 76 +4

3 Johnathan Bouska, Ames, Iowa – 79 +7

Girls 16-18

1 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 77 +5

2 Olivia Axmear, Nevada, Iowa – 83 +11

3 Shanel Sayre, West Des Moines, Iowa – 85 +13

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 85 +13 (won in cardback)

2 Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa – 85 +13

Boys 11 & Under

1 Jackson Anderson, Bellevue, Nebraska – 44 +8

Girls 13 & Under

1 Addison Lawler, Nevada, Iowa – 56 +20

2 Bradlie McWilliams, Ottumwa, Iowa – 62 +26

Southeast Iowa Pee Wee July 10, 2023 | The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Tyler Morgan, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 48 +12

2 Lincoln Carpenter, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 56 +20

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Lance Phillips, Waukee, Iowa – 52 +16

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1 Henley Zaputil, Albia, Iowa – 49 +25

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 59 +23

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Tate Wetrich, Ottumwa, Iowa – 33 +9

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Beckham O’Brien, Ottumwa, Iowa – 48 +12

2 Sammy Perry, Ottumwa, Iowa – 54 +18

Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Short Hills July 11, 2023 | Short Hills Country Club

East Moline, Illinois – The Iowa PGA Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Short Hills was a Partner Program event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Short Hills Country Club. Special thanks to PGA General Manager Gary Manes, Head Professional Chipper Schrempf Quad City Amateur Tour Representative Bruce Sandry and the entire staff at Short Hills Country Club for hosting and administering this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Ethan Herring, Bettendorf, Iowa – 75 +3

T2 Jake Perkins, Bettendorf, Iowa – 76 +4

T2 John Docherty, Bettendorf, Iowa – 76 +4

Girls 16-18

1 Isabella Steele, Bettendorf, Iowa – 74 +2

2 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 84 +12

3 Kaycee Newman, Eldridge, Iowa – 86 +14

Boys 11 & Under

1 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 48 +12

2 Landon Carlson, Orion, Illinois – 54 +18

Pee

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Avett Holmer, Davenport, Iowa – 49 +13

2 Eli Roman, Bettendorf, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Harrison Kunkel, Bettendorf, Iowa – 55 +19

Boys 14-15

1 Isaac Rumler, Moline, Illinois – 72 E

2 Owen VanZuiden, Fulton, Illinois – 77 +5

T3 Jacob Voss, Morrison, Illinois – 80 +8

T3 Grant Sherrick, Bettendorf, Iowa – 80 +8

T3 Evan Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 80 +8

Girls 14-15

1 Addison Eckhardt, Eldridge, Iowa – 83 +11

2 Adison Blevins, Davenport, Iowa – 96 +24

3 Addie Fier, Preston, Iowa – 107 +35

Boys 12-13

1 Michael Koury, Jr. – Bettendorf, Iowa – 71

-1

2 Dylan Everitt, Bettendorf, Iowa – 77 +5

3 Jack Collins, Bettendorf, Iowa – 84 +12

Girls 13 & Under

1 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 49 +13

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Callum Gray, Bettendorf, Iowa – 31 -5

2 Graham Grothus, Bettendorf, Iowa – 33 -3

3 Kingston Alston, Burlington, Iowa – 36 E

Full Results

Wee Tour Results

Iowa PGA Junior Championship July 12, 2023 | A.H. Blank Golf Course

Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Junior Championship was an Ace Point Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at A.H. Blank Golf Course. Special thanks to Director of Golf Jeff Chiodo, PGA and the entire A.H. Blank Golf Course staff for their support in hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Cade Sunde, West Des Moines, Iowa – 35 -1

T2 Evan Smith, Knoxville, Iowa – 36 E

T2 Remick Elfers, Clive, Iowa – 36 E

Boys 14-15

1 Aj Sposato, Norwalk, Iowa – 36 E

2 Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 37 +1

T3 Jackson Lewis, Ankeny, Iowa – 38 +2

T3 Charlie Coen, Johnston, Iowa – 38 +2

Boys 12-13

T1 Charlie DePhillps, Clive, Iowa – 41 +5

T1 Grady Hicks, Waukee, Iowa – 41 +5

3 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hills, Iowa – 42 +6

Girls 16-18

1 Laura Klaessy, Grimes, Iowa – 40 +4

2 Shanel Sayre, West Des Moines, Iowa – 41 +5

T3 Olivia Axmear, Nevada, Iowa – 42 +6

T3 Saleah Vivanh-Vong, Des Moines, Iowa – 42 +6

Girls 14-15

1 Brookyn Lee, North Liberty, Iowa – 46 +10

2 Divya Bhargava, West Des Moines, Iowa –49 +13

T3 Evelyn Kinney, Norwalk, Iowa – 51 +15

T3 Addie Smith, Indianola, Iowa – 51 +15

Boys 11 & Under

T1 Tate Pettitt, West Des Moines, Iowa – 43 +7

T1 Jameson Honts, West Des Moines, Iowa –43 +7

T1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 43 +7

Girls 13 & Under

1 Azlyn Amonson, Woolstock, Iowa – 58 +22

2 Lauren Herman, West Des Moines, Iowa – 60 +24

Galesburg Junior Open

July 12-13, 2023 | Bunker Links GC & Lake Bracken CC

Galesburg, Illinois – The Iowa PGA Galesburg Junior Open was a major point event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Bunker Links Golf Course and Lake Bracken Country Club. Round 1 is held at Bunker Links Golf Course and tomorrow round 2 is held at Lake Bracken Country Club. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Bryan Luedtke at Bunker Links Golf Course and PGA General Manager JR Millar at Lake Bracken Country Club and the entire Bunker Links Golf Course and Lake Bracken Country Club staff for hosting this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Wangwa Lai, Pebble Beach, California –69-71=140, -2

2 Dillon Croco, Oxford, Iowa – 70-76=146, +4

T3 Luke Harwick, Dyersville, Iowa – 7671=147, +5

T3 Keaton Thissen, Davenport, Iowa – 7374=147, +5

T3 Po-Cheng Hsu, Taoyuan City, California –72-75=147, +5

Boys 14-15

1 Christian Cloyd, Marion, Iowa – 70-69=139, -3

2 Cody Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 74-70=144, +2

3 Isaac Rumler, Moline, Illinois – 73-73=146, +4

Boys 12-13

1 Henry Thier, Dubuque, Iowa – 69-75=144, E

T2 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –71-75=146, +2

T2 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa –70-76=146, +2

Girls 16-18

T1 Chloe Bolte, Sumner, Iowa – 73-75=148, +4

T1 Lauren Briggs, Burlington, Iowa – 7573=148, +4

3 Hannah Pettitt, Urbandale, Iowa – 7675=151, +7

Girls 14-15

1 Addison Eckhardt, Eldridge, Iowa – 9487=181, +37

2 Anna Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 97-100=197, +53

3 Meredith Young, Alexis, Illinois – 106100=206, +62

Boys 11 & Under

1 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 41-40=81, +9

2 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 45-46=91, +19

3 Bentley Panek, Bettendorf, Iowa – 47-51=98, +26

Girls 13 & Under

1 Lilliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 3747=84, +12

2 Carly Foglesonger, Washington, Illinois –55-58=113, +41

3 Kennedy Van Unnik, Knoxville, Illinois –64-51=115, +43

Full Results

Galesburg Junior Open July 12-13, 2023 | Bunker Links GC & Lake Bracken CC

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Ken Arkell, Bloomington, Illinois – 52 +15

2 Clay Gohlinghorst, Galesburg, Illinois – 59 +22

T3 Andy George, Davenport, Iowa – 64 +27

T3 Aiden Frey, Oneida, Illinois – 64 +27

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

T1 Brooke Foglesonger, Washington, Illinois – 49 +12

T1 Charli Wisehart, Carthage, Illinois – 49 +12

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Bridgette Teesdale, La Harpe, Illinois – 62 +25

2 Kylee Buchanan, Indianola, Iowa – 73 +36

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Naomi Van Unnik, Knoxville, Illinois – 65 +28

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Coltin Killip, Galesburg, Illinois – 55 +18

2 Cole Hedden, Galesburg, Illinois – 59 +22

3 Coupland Davis, Galesburg, Illinois – 67 +30

Airport National Junior and Pee Wee July 13, 2023 | Airport National Golf Course

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Airport National Junior and Pee Wee was a Partner Program event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Airport National Golf Course. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Matt Erger, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Ben Montgomery and the entire Airport National Golf Complex staff for hosting and administering this event.

Boys 16-18

1 Quincey Johnson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 62 -1

T2 Cameron Potter, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 63 E

T2 J.J. Grimm, Coralville, Iowa – 63 E

Girls 16-18

1 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 69 +6

Boys 11 & Under

Boys 14-15

T1 Jacob Schmit, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 66 +3

T1 Will Stoakes, North Liberty, Iowa – 66 +3

3 Cam Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 67 +4

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 75 +12

2 Brooklyn Lee, North Liberty, Iowa – 77 +14

3 Rubianne Allison, Marengo, Iowa – 88 +25

1 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 40 +8

2 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 43 +11

3 Grayson Tiedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 45 +13

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 John Fleming, Iowa City, Iowa – 35 +3

2 Luke Schlabaugh, Tama, Iowa – 42 +10

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Arianna Imsland, Manchester, Iowa – 50 +18

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Calvin Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 34 +2

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Brooks A’Hearn, North Liberty, Iowa – 29 +8

Boys 12-13

1 Colton Wurster, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 90 +27

Girls 13 & Under

1 Halle Sobaski, Norway, Iowa – 36 +4

2 Addie Splinter, Dubuque, Iowa – 41 +9

3 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 42 +10

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Cullen Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 42 +10

2 Jonathan Youngs, Moline, Illinois – 58 +26

Full Results

Iowa Games Junior and Pee Wee July 13, 2023 | Veenker Memorial Golf Course

Ames, Iowa – The Iowa Games Junior and Pee Wee was an Eagle Point Event and a Partner Program Event on the 2023 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Veenker Memorial Golf Course.

Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Greg Dingel, Golf Shop Manager Tess Balsley and the entire Veenker Memorial Golf Course staff for their support in hosting.

Boys 16-18

1 Caden Weddingfield, Ankeny, Iowa – 74 +2

2 Andrew Princehouse, Huxley, Iowa – 75 +3

T3 Carter Blanco, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 76 +4

T3 Crew Klingner, Williamsburg, Iowa – 76

+4

T3 Easton Korell, Adel, Iowa – 76 +4

T3 Finn Garton, Adel, Iowa – 76 +4

Girls 16-18

1 Elizabeth Duncan, Ames, Iowa – 84 +11

2 Estelle Wong, Ames, Iowa – 88 +15

3 Ella Heyer, Johnston, Iowa – 102 +29

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 39 +3

2 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 40 +4

3 Marcelo Ramirez, Ames, Iowa – 58 +22

Boys 14-15

1 Michael Washburne, Ames, Iowa – 73 +1

2 Jaden Young, Urbandale, Iowa – 75 +3

3 Braxton Vonnahme, Carroll, Iowa – 77 +5

Girls 14-15

1 Jessie Lohman, Ames, Iowa – 109 +36

2 Divya Bhargava, West Des Moines, Iowa –116 +43

3 Lily Brenner, Colfax, Iowa – 129 +56

Boys 12-13

1 Jamin Colvin, Huxley, Iowa – 76 +4

2 Johnathan Bouska, Ames, Iowa – 82 +10

3 Charlie DePhillips, Clive, Iowa – 91 +19

Girls 13 & Under

1 Hadley Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 50 +14

2 Addison Lawler, Nevada, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Azlyn Amonson, Woolstock, Iowa – 58 +22

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Maddox Hunter, Polk City, Iowa – 34 -2

2 Grady Sprouse, Ankeny, Iowa – 35 -1

3 Lance Phillips, Waukee, Iowa – 39 +3

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Brielle Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 55 +19

2 Lauren Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 57 +21

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 28 +5

2 Slater Goeden, Urbandale, Iowa – 46 +23

3 Krew Goeden, Urbandale, Iowa – 50 +27

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Clinton Henry, Kellogg, Iowa – 43 +7

2 Orson Nady, Nevada, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Henry Kemp, Clive, Iowa – 54 +18

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Jordin Wynja, Huxley, Iowa – 53 +17

2 Ava Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 58 +22

3 Kinlee Buntenbach, Urbandale, Iowa – 66 +30

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1 Reese Buntenbach, Urbandale, Iowa – 51 +28

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Patrick Smith, Ames, Iowa – 47 +11

2 Kieran Smith, Ames, Iowa – 48 +12

3 Jack Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 51 +15

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

Pee Wee Tour Results Full

1 Brylin Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 48 +12

2 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 56 +20

3 Maya Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 57 +21

Iowa PGA Running Regionals

The Iowa PGA excited to announce that our section will be running the Regional Drive, Chip & Putt at TPC Deere Run on October 1, 2023.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

This event is open to boys and girls at least 7 years of age and no older than 15 as of April 7, 2023. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in 4 age categories: 7-9 years old, 10-11 years old, 12-14 years old and 14-15 years old. Registration for a local will only be available online from March 1st until 5 days prior to each event. Age for 2023 competition will be determined by participant’s age as of the National Final on April 7, 2024.

Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions – (319) 648-0026. More details on eligibility and rules are available at drivechipandputt.com.

Drive, Chip & Putt

The first of twenty-three local Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers was held today at the Carroll Country Club in Carroll, Iowa on Sunday, May 21. The finalists from these qualifiers will advance to the Sub-Regional Qualifier at either Bluetop Ridge in Riverside, Iowa or Glen Oaks CC in Des Moines, Iowa. These Sub-Regionals will be administered by Iowa PGA Staff.

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Carroll CC

Carroll Country Club | Carroll, Iowa | May 21, 2023

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA General Manager Heath Henrich and the entire Carroll Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

1. Garrett Babe

2. Jack Lenz

Girls 14-15

1. Addyson Weinreixh

2. Brooklyn Lahr

Boys 12-13

1. Lee Hong

2. Walker Nannen

Girls 12-13

1. Naryn Kim

2. Brielle Bass

Boys 10-11

1. Landry Pick

2. Mitchell Neumann

Girls 10-11

1. Callie Campbell

2. Ellison Yetmar

Boys 7-9

1. Max Nannen

2. Brady Forke

Girls 7-9

1. Grace Hyten

2. Hayden Pettitt

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Terrace Hills GC

Terrace Hills Golf Course | Altoona, Iowa | June 4, 2023

We would like to thank PGA General Manager Rocky Sposato, Assistant Golf Professional Zach Steffen and the entire Terrace Hills Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

1. Jonathan Ward

2. Noah Bieck

Girls 12-13

1. Hadley Altiser

Boys 12-13

1. Grady Hicks

2. Zane Evans

Boys 10-11

1. Harrison Hensing

2. Leo Schroder

Boys 7-9

1. Brayden Hinrichs

2. Hayden Hensing

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Spirit Hollow GC

Spirit Hollow Golf Course | Burlington, Iowa | June 6, 2023

The Iowa PGA would like to thank General Manager Jim Wyffels, PGA Head Golf Professional Brian Lorenz and the entire Spirit Hollow Golf Course staff and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

1. Caleb Larson

2. Carson Morrison

Girls 12-13

1. Charlie Wisehart

2. Allee Rose Booten

Boys 12-13

1. Greyson Dean

2. Zane Houtz

Boys 7-9

1. Jack Housman

2. Brady Gleeson

Girls 10-11

1. Macklynn Housman

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Elmcrest CC

Elmcrest Country Club | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | June 13, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Brian Buerman, PGA Director of Instruction Brian Johnson and the entire Elmcrest Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

1. Sam Evans

2. Soloman Cassell

Girls 14-15

1. Autumn Reep

2. Sophie Newhouse

Boys 12-13

1. Colton Wurster

Boys 10-11

1. Toby Reep

2. Jackson Kray

Girls 10-11

1. Nora Ledger

2. Payton Bjorseth

Boys 7-9

1. Max Bergstrom

2. Jackson Rheinschmidt

Girls 7-9

1. Kennedy Jarr

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Gates Park

Gates Park Golf Course | Waterloo, Iowa | June 13, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Nate Lubs and the entire Gates Park Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

1. Ernest Plunkett

2. Christian Roberts

Boys 12-13

1. Chase Bowman

2. Eddie Taylor

Girls 14-15

1. Grace Lewis

2. Myka Rice

Boys 10-11

1. Lou Reiter

2. Soren Zittergruen

Girls 12-13

1. Mia Michael

2. Vera Plunkett

Boys 7-9

1. Bear Ott

2. Marcus Meeks

Girls 10-11

1. Nora Larimer

2. Ella Rice

Girls 7-9

1. Emery Hartman

2. Vera Zittergruen

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Edmundson GC

Edmundson Golf Course | Oskaloosa, Iowa | June 18, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Matt Sherlock, Assistant Hogan Rockhold and the entire Edmundson Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

1. Jaxon Vanderveer

Boys 12-13

1. Max Albers

2. Bennett Lewis

Girls 14-15

1. Caroline Zacharias

2. Jayden Koenig

Boys 10-11

1. Gibson Blommers

2. Tyler Morgan

Girls 12-13

1. Lauren Herman

Girls 7-9

1. Kate Herman

2. Paisley Bennett

Girls 10-11

1. Stella Rector

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Prairie Links

Prairie Links Golf & Event Center | Waverly, Iowa | June 20, 2023

We would like to thank Head Professional Johnathon Thompson and the entire Prairie Links Golf & Event Center and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

1. Carter Mulcahy

2. Nicholas Bernhard

1. Jackson Kettner

2. Kinnick Scott

1. Catherine Perfect

1. Peyton Scott

2. Mason Kettner

Girls 7-9

1. Veda Heese

2. Maddie Scott

1. Kirsten Nuss

1. Keegan Clark

2. Robert Jack Becker

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Thunder Hills CC

Thunder Hills Country Club | Peosta, Iowa | June 24, 2023

We would like to thank PGA General Manager Andy DeSollar, PGA Head Professional Brian Wilson and the entire Thunder Hills Country Club staff and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys

Boys 14-15

1. Jaxon Vanderveer

1. Max Albers

2. Bennett Lewis

Girls 14-15

1. Caroline Zacharias

2. Jayden Koenig Boys 10-11

1. Gibson Blommers

2. Tyler Morgan

Girls 12-13

1. Lauren Herman Girls 7-9

1. Kate Herman

2. Paisley Bennett

Girls 10-11

1. Stella Rector

1. Cooper Smith

2. Brysen Imbus

Girls 14-15

1. Amber Wilson

2. Rylie Stackis

1. Wyatt Meier

2. James Hermsen Girls

1. Everly Rauen

2. Cecilia Schmerbach

Girls

1. Addie Splinter

2. Leighton Rauen

Boys 7-9

1. Jackson Heiar

2. Brooks Schmerbach

Girls 7-9

1. Brynlee Stackis

2. Anna Meier

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Jester Park

Jester Park Golf Course | Granger, Iowa | June 25, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Professional Jeff Chiodo and the entire Jester Park Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 12-13

1. Isa Khan

2. Myles Matzen

Girls 14-15

1. Jaylee Shaffer

Boys 10-11

1. Hayden Klein

2. Oliver Rediger

Girls 10-11

1. Kynzlee Shaffer

2. Ellie McCulloh

Girls 12-13

1. Madalyn Ross

2. Allyah Dotson

Boys 7-9

1. Griffin Sparks

2. Ainsley White

Girls 7-9

1. Brooklynn Conrad

2. Leah Lentz

Boys 14-15

1. Sammy Clark

2. Fletcher Aarsvold

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Dubuque G&CC

Dubuque Golf & Country Club | June 25, 2023 | Dubuque, Iowa

We would like to thank PGA General Manager Lance Marting, PGA Head Professional David Edwards, PGA Golf Instructor Dana Booth, Assistant Golf Professional’s Kristopher Koberg, Jacob Shultz and Craig Collins and the entire Dubuque Golf & Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 12-13

1. Charles Koury

2. Andreas Skrocki

Girls 14-15

1. Elin Mueller

2. Ellie Heiar

Boys 10-11

1. Michael Kelly

2. Evan Hamann

Girls 10-11

1. Elaine Oberfoell

2. Brighton Trumm

Girls 12-13

1. Malin Their

2. Riley Martin

Boys 7-9

1. Cannon Trumm

2. Sebastian Lindsey

Girls 7-9

1. Hadley Fuller

Boys 14-15

1. Henry Their

2. Josh Klauer

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Pheasant Ridge

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course | Cedar Falls, Iowa | June 25, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Director of Golf John Bermel, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Jacob Bermel and the entire Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

Boys 12-13

Boys 10-11

Boys 7-9

Girls 14-15

1. Dalen Knudtson

2. Luke Goblirsch

1. Ailani Thiravong

2. Bree Stegall

1. Deakon Hofer

2. Grayson Bumblauskas

Girls 12-13

1. Grace Carpenter

2. Emilie Bruns

1. Jacob Carpenter

2. Mason Jacobson

Girls 7-9

1. Nora Goblirsch

1. Drew Larimer

2. Grant Frederiksen

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Lake Bracken CC

Lake Bracken Country Club | Galesburg, Illinois | June 29, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional JR Millar and the entire Lake Bracken Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

1. John Westerberg

2. Cole Furrow

1. Kodi Carley

1. William Weber

Girls

1. Lillian Westerberg

2. Audrey Nelson 12-13

1. Kennedy Van Unnik

7-9

2. Eleanor Johnson Boys

7-9

2. Teagan Hepner

1. Harper Frey

2. Emma Rappenecker

1. Aidan Nelson

2. Zander Panek

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Indian Creek CC

Indian Creek Country Club | Nevada, Iowa | July 2, 2023

We would like to thank PGA General Manager Sherry Newsome and the entire Indian Creek Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 12-13

1. Benjamin Randall

2. Colby Zinn

Girls 14-15

1. Anne Ford

Boys 10-11

1. Clinton Henry

2. Marcelo Ramirez

Girls 12-13

1. Natalie Kerr

2. Jillian Chapman

Girls 10-11

1. Vera Colvin

2. Madeline Kerr

Boys 14-15

1. Parker Rodgers

2. Luke Hassel

Boys 7-9

1. Jack Van Hauen

2. William Tillo

Girls 8-9

1. Shayla Pearson

2. Korie O’Connor

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Emerald Hills

Emerald Hills Golf Club | Arnolds Park, Iowa | July 6, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Professional Randy Rohlfsen, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Tim Sheridan and the entire Emerald Hills Golf Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

1. Jackson Fogelson

2. Paxton Anema

Girls 14-15

1. Katie Betsworth

2. Maicy Baker

1. Teddy Krivarchka

2. Kalen Heronimus

Girls 10-11

1. Isabella Petersen

2. Ali Reinking

Girls 12-13

1. Kylin Baker

2. Jersey Hansen

Boys 7-9

1. Braylon Weber

2. Teagan Hepner

Girls 7-9

1. Kensi Wynja

2. Ireland Anema

1. Thomas Beaver

2. Cade Birdsell

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Harry Mussatto GC

Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University | Macomb, Illinois | July 7, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Lia Lukkarinen and the entire Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

Boys 12-13

Boys 10-11

Boys 7-9

Girls 12-13

Girls 10-11

Girls 7-9

1. Tucker Williams

1. Carly Foglesonger

2. Natalie Druffel

1. Vander Huff

2. Miles Huff

1. Brooke Foglesonger

2. Keighan Mann

1. Luke Williamson

2. Coltin Killip

1. Allison Turner

2. Elizabeth Boudreau

1. Nolan Murphy

2. Kixon Bowles

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Eagle Ridge Resort

Eagle Ridge Resort | Galena, Illinois | July 9, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Director of Golf John Schlaman and the entire Eagle Ridge and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

Boys 12-13

1. William Comiskey

2. Jack Djulabic

Girls 14-15

1. Emma Cunningham

2. Landry Rauen

Boys 10-11

1. Lucas Burkhart

2. Luka Djulabic

Girls 10-11

1. Ava Chareas

2. Arianna Imsland

Girls 12-13

1. Anaisha Verma

Boys 7-9

1. Alfie Holland

2. Jonathan Burkhart

Girls 7-9

1. Lillian Bruns

1. Robert Bruns

2. Madden Wiedner

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Blue Top Ridge

Blue Top Ridge | Riverside, Iowa | July 11, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Director of Golf Michael McNamara and the entire Blue Top Ridge at Riverside staff and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 12-13

1. Aspen Galindo Girls 14-15

1. Melanie Kirk

Boys 10-11

1. Drew Quinn

2. Finn Ruth

Girls 12-13

1. Kate Altorfer

2. Reese Roth

Boys 7-9

1. Jackson Bernabe

2. Brooke A’Hearn

Girls 10-11

1. Lily Schrage

Girls 7-9

1. Ariel Arends

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Highland Springs

Highland Springs - First Tee | Rock Island, Illinois | July 12, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Golf Instructor Jeff LaRue and the entire Highland Springs Golf Course staff and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 12-13

1. Alexander Huss

2. Colin Stull

Girls 14-15

1. Ella Sherrick

Boys 10-11

1. Luke Mueller

2. Quentin Wade

Girls 10-11

1. Marysa Clark

2. Elle Holgersson

Girls 12-13

1. Sophie Sherrick

2. Ariana Williams

Boys 7-9

1. Clyde Winter

2. Henry Howell

Girls 7-9

1. Aliza Hicks

2. Adelina Lofgren

Boys 14-15

1. Dylan Everitt

2. Tyler Wood

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Ames G&CC

Ames Golf & Country Club | Ames, Iowa | July 14, 2023

We would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Scott Nugent and the entire Ames Golf & Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 12-13

1. Jackson Rabe

2. Hunter Daniel

Girls 14-15

1. Azlyn Amonson

2. Zoey Johnson

Boys 10-11

1. Ryder Daniel

2. Eli Johnson

Girls 10-11

1. Ava Jackson

Boys 7-9

1. Luke Blome

2. Beckett Evans

Girls 7-9

1. Maya Jackson

2. Reegan Jager

Boys 14-15

1. Gavin Roske

2. Rowan Josephson

Did you Know about these Programs?

In 2024 we will be celebrating our 44th Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy is traditionally a 5-day, 4-night premier golf camp scheduled to be held TBA at Pheasant Ridge GC and the University of Northern Iowa. John Bermel, Head PGA Professional at Pheasant Ridge GC and Head Coach of the Men and Women’s golf teams at UNI. The Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy also utilizes the men and women PGA Professionals of the Iowa Section as instructors for the students. More details on lead instructor, John Bermel, PGA are found below.

American Development Model is essential for growing the sport and vital to you and your employer’s success. PGA.Coach resources will enable you to promote your business through our marketing services so you can sell and retain customers at an executive level.

The American Development Model Certificate and PGA.Coach will allow PGA Professionals to evolve and adapt to the changes in the game and to a new generation of players. Start your journey today with a PGA.Coach education; access all the benefits of PGA.Coach and lay the foundation to grow sport participation for a lifetime.

Drive, Chip and Putt is the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15.

Participants who advance through Local, Sub-Regional and Regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.

PGA Jr. League is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 13 and under, to learn and enjoy the game of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals. Like many other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends.

This program helps kids excel by introducing them to life skills that the game of golf provides. Teaching life skills including character, honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and cooperation.

Iowa PGA Foundation Swings with Kids Program

How Does the Swings with Kids Program Work?

Our goal is to have PGA Professionals partner with school districts to raise funds for the equipment.The equipment is specially designed for safe, indoor and outdoor use and comes with complete curriculum and activities, allowing PE teachers to easily implement the program in their classes. Exposing more children to golf in a fun environment will hopefully encourage their continued play throughout life.

This is a great way to strengthen golf in your school district!

Charlie Burkart Scholarship

The Iowa PGA Foundation annually awards a college scholarship in memory of Charlie Burkart, PGA member for 49 years and head professional at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids for 42 years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students with their education. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who will continue contributing to the game of golf.

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic

Thunder Hills Country Club

Peosta, IA

September 9-10, 2023

Junior Tour Age Divisions and Format:

Girls 13 & Under (9- Holes)

Girls 14-15 (18-Holes)

Girls 16-18 (18-Holes)

Entry Deadline: September 5, 2023

(Register online at www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com)

Boys 11 & Under (9-Holes)

Boys 12-13 (18-Holes)

Boys 14-15 (18-Holes)

Boys 16-18 (18-Holes)

Entry Fee: $105-$130 (Member) $130-$155 (Non-Member)

* This event is open to members and non members of the Iowa PGA Junior Tour

(Awards, Tee Gifts, and Lunch will be included with entry fee)

Starting Time: Day 1: 10:00 A.M. Day 2: 10:00 A.M.

Contact Information: Iowa PGA

Tess Goudy, Junior Golf Director

Email: tgoudy@pgahq.com

Jacob Hesner, Junior Golf Coordinator

Email :jhesner@pgahq.com

Web Site: www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com

Office Phone: (319) 648-0026

Contact Information: Thunder Hills

Brian Wilson, PGA

Street Address: 16682 Thunder Hills Dr. Peosta, Iowa 52068 (563) 556-3363

This event is a Major Point Event on the Iowa Junior Tour. The Iowa PGA will take entries, process tee times, and communicate all details to players and the tournament host. The Iowa PGA Staff will also be on site to administer the event.

Phone:

IHSAA State Golf

IGHSAU State Golf

For those interested in marketing with us, we will have spots available for you to place an ad. Take a look at our options below. If you wish to be a part of something new in the Iowa Golf scene, please feel free to email Greg Mason, Executive Director, gmason@pgahq.com. You can always call the office at 319-648-0026 as well.

Below is a couple examples of what your ad will and can look like in the Iowa PGA Golf magazine (From our Year in Review Issue 2022 with Riverside Casino (Full Page Ad) and Sterling Cut Glass (1/4 a page Ad).

Thank you to our continued sponsors for continued to support the Iowa PGA as well as sending in your fantastic ads for the Iowa PGA Golf Magazines throughout the year.