Summer Issue (2024 Review)

Iowa PGA Board of Directors

Officers

President

Erin Strieck, PGA

Pinnacle Country Club

Vice President

JR Millar, PGA

Lake Bracken Country Club

Iowa PGA Board of Directors

Terry Anderson, PGA

Elks Country Club

Luke Donah, PGA

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Bryan Haas, PGA Lake House Sports

Secretary

Todd Fowler, PGA

Golf GalaxyDavenport

Darin Fisher, PGA NB Golf Cars

Matt Ruehling, PGA

Des Moines Golf & Country Club

Honorary President

Matt Sherlock, PGA

MK Golf Shops Inc.

Jay Giannetto, PGA Elmwood Country Club

Sherry Newsome, PGA Indian Creek 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

Iowa PGA Executive Director: Greg Mason, PGA

In 2023 we had a drought. So far in 2024 some parts of the state – mostly in the North, are battling daily rains and now flooding. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those that are battling those devasting floods whether at their home(s) or their golf facilities. I built a golf course with my late partner, PGA Professional Mark Lemon, called Airport National in Cedar Rapids in 1993. We battled some record rains in 1993 but still found a way to get the golf course open in 1994. Along with others we battled rains/ flooding in 1998, 2003 and then again in 2008. In 2008, the course I built, Legend Trail was also struck by an EF-5 Tornado, followed two weeks later to record flooding at the two other courses we owned/managed – All Golf Center in Waterloo and Waverly Municipal Golf Course where we had four holes under water for a couple of weeks. So, I truly feel your pain.

I bring this to your attention as Toad Valley Owner Allison George, Past Iowa PGA President, John Valliere, Iowa Turfgrass Institute(ITI)/Ames Golf & CC Superintendent Brian Abels and I attended the National Golf Day in Washington DC on May 8-10, 2024. We met with out two Senators staff

and with three of the four House of Representatives on behalf of the golf industry.

Our three key asks in 2024 were:

1. Turfgrass Research – part of the farm bill – received $3 million in 2023 but are asking for $5 million. Some of this money actually comes back to Iowa State/ITI – so our legislators have a vested interest. Lots of informing them of the importance.

2. PHIT Act – this one is a tough one as it is too encompassing but would be a positive for the golf industry so people could write off their greens fees as part of the health benefits

3. Modernizing the Tax Code – this one must be changed, and we are trying to get it as a separate tax bill. Somehow in 1976, golf courses were put on the “sin list” – to go along with massage parlors, hot tub facilities and the like. Back in 1976 country clubs were looked down upon as a rich persons place where nowadays the public golf is more accessible than ever before. But in DC’s copy and paste world – we keep getting pasted into any new disaster relief efforts in order to get the bill passed to get money to the people that need it. As someone that received a low-interest (3%) 30-year loan in 1993 to continue building Airport National versus no disaster relief in 2008 from a tornado followed 2-weeks later by historic flooding, this one hit home and why I will continue to fight hard on this. The experience in 1993 – even though it was a loan and not a gift/grant was way more positive than the one in 2008 when we were denied it.

The key one being the third ask. We MUST get this changed as some day this may affect one of our over 300 9-hole courses in Iowa. If you ever get a chance to talk with your legislatures in Iowa or DC – help us get this changed as times have changed. Most 9-hole golf courses in Iowa, thought called Country Club’s are not what most people think of in the US. These are centers of entertainment, quality of life benefits of a small town and in general a great place for kids to grow up at. If you ever want to talk to me about this, feel free to call or email me so we can get this accomplished and save a golf course in the future.

I was honored to attend the Grand Opening of Golf House Iowa in Norwalk on May 30th, right by Echo Valley Country Club. Iowa finally has a home for a museum and for the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame. The Iowa Golf Association Foundation has raised $4.5 million of their $5 million dollar goal. Thank you to Michael Coppola for his generous donation of land and money to house this wonderful celebration of golf in Iowa. It could not have happened without his lead donation of $1 million and land. When you get a chance to tour this place, please do as our history in golf in Iowa is surprisingly wonderful and awesome. Congratulations to all that have and will continue to be a part of this project.

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 on 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

Well…Summer is finally here! I don’t know about you, but I am as busy as ever.

We hope you have enjoyed the weekly Herb Graffis shout outs. Thank you, to all the golf professionals that have submitted videos. I love listening to all the stories and the amazing programs everyone is implemented at your facilities. We really do have the best golf professionals in the business.

Shout-out the Pinnacle PGA Junior league team (in blue). Our junior league is by far the favorite program for our juniors and their parents. If you are not participating this year, check it out in 2025.

The 2024 Iowa PGA Section Championship will be played on the newly renovated Wakonda Club. A huge thank you goes to PGA Director of Golf, Aaron Krueger, PGA Head Professional Grant Feilmann, and Grounds Superintendent Dane Wilson.

The Iowa Women’s PGA Professional Championship will be held on September 27 at Blue Top Ridge. A huge thank you to PGA Director of Golf Michael McNamara, Head Superintendent Mike Nelson and the rest of the Blue Top Ridge Staff.

Thank you to our amazing Iowa PGA golf professionals!

Erin Strieck

2024 Iowa PGA Tournament Schedule

Date Tournament Course

July 8-9

Iowa PGA Professional Championship

July 15 Iowa PGA Pro-Junior

July 22 Iowa PGA Southeast Iowa Team Championship

July 29 Evolve Golf Junior/Senior Draw

August 2-4

August 5

August 5

August 12

91st Iowa Open Presented by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Pro-Am

PGA Pro-Select

August 20 Lennox/Quakerdale Pro-Am

August 26-27 Iowa Senior PGA Professional Championship

September 3 National Car Rental Iowa Assistant PGA Professional Championship

September 9 Iowa PGA Pro-Scratch/Pro-Senior Scratch

September 12-13 Iowa Cup Matches

September 16 Harris Golf Cars Pro-Facility

September 23

Iowa PGA Pro-Senior

September 27 Iowa Women’s PGA Professional Championship

September 30 Iowa PGA Junior vs. Senior Team Championship

October 7-8 NB Golf Cars/M&M Golf Cars Fall Shootout

Top Ridge at Riverside

Top Ridge at Riverside

Golf & CC

The Iowa PGA hosts fourteen 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, two are EAGLE point events, two are MAJOR point events and four are PEE WEE TOUR events. 2024 marks the seventh 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 | August 5-6

Blue Top Ridge | Riverside, Iowa

Iowa Junior Open 9-Hole | August 12

Stone Creek GC | Willamsburg, Iowa

Iowa PGA Saddleback Junior | August 15

Saddleback Ridge GC | Solon, Iowa

Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic | August 16

Irv Warren Memorial GC | Waterloo, Iowa

Echo Valley 9-Hole 15U Junior Classic | August 19

Echo Valley CC | Norwalk, Iowa

Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series | August 25

Terrace Hills GC | Altoona, Iowa

Iowa PGA Fall Junior at Amana | September 7

Amana Colonies GC | Amana, Iowa

Eagle Ridge Junior Classic | September 15

Eagle Ridge Resort | Galena, Illinois

Albaugh Junior Invitational | September 28-29

Talons Golf | Ankeny, Iowa

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series

Iowa Pee Wee Open | August 12

Stone Creek GC | Willamsburg, Iowa

Iowa PGA Saddleback Pee Wee | August 15

Saddleback Ridge GC | Solon, Iowa

Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic | August 16

Irv Warren Memorial GC | Waterloo, Iowa

Pee Wee Tour Championship Classic | August 19

Echo Valley CC | Norwalk, Iowa

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series | August 25

Terrace Hills GC | Altoona, Iowa

Iowa PGA Fall Pee Wee at Amana | September 7

Amana Colonies GC | Amana, Iowa

Eagle Ridge Pee Wee Classic | September 15

Eagle Ridge Resort | Galena, Illinois

www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com

Meet our Summer Interns

The Iowa PGA is excited to have Chloe, Owen, Jared and Brayden as part of the 2024 golf season and look forward to getting to know each of them.

Meet Chloe Butler

Chloe Butler is our first Tournament Intern for the 2024 season. She is currently attending The University of Iowa, majoring in Sports in Recreation and Management and she will be graduating at the end of her junior year. She’s looking forward to this great opportunity to bring her contributions to the team with her strengths of communication, organization, and management. Butler is an effective and confident communicator, able to generate clear and concise reports and presentations and explain complex concepts with ease. Butler also a skilled organizer with great attention to detail, ensuring that tasks and projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Meet Owen De Lauriea

Owen De Lauriea is our second Tournament Intern for the season. De Lauriea is currently attending The University of Iowa, has a Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing. He will be graduating in May 2026. He’s looking forward to this great opportunity to bring his contributions of preparing for events and outings and post-event responsibilities as he has worked at River Bend Golf Club, a public course in Lisle, Illinois. He has successfully developed communication and organization skills during his time with River Bend, developing relationships with customers and coworkers alike, as well as settling scheduling and timing conflicts between players.

Meet Jared Nelson

Jared Nelson is our third Tournament Intern for the season. Nelson is currently attending Bachelor of Arts Lindenwood University, majoring in Sport Management. He has completed his sophomore year at Lindenwood University. Nelson has experience in gameday operations and setup and looks forward to seeing what the Iowa PGA summer will be all about.

Meet Brayden Porter

Brayden Porter is our final Tournament Intern for the season. Porter is currently attending The University of Iowa, in his third year, majoring in Sports Recreation Management with a coaching concentration, and holding an Activities and Administration Certificate. He is eager to bring his passion for golf, dedication, and relevant skills to the Iowa PGA this summer. Porter is excited to bring his passion for golf with his professional aspirations.

Championships Conducted by the Iowa Golf Association

July 6

July 22-24

July 28-30

August 5-6

August 9-11

August 12

August 17

September 3-5

September 13-15

September 17-18

September 12-13

September 30

IGA Women’s Mid-Am Series Event #2

Iowa Women’s Amateur

Iowa Amateur

Iowa Senior Women’s Amateur

Herman Sani Tournament

IGA Women’s Club Team

IGA Women’s Mid-Am Series

IGA Senior Match Play

Wife-Husband Championship

Terrace Hills GC, Altoona, Iowa

Sunnyside CC, Waterloo, Iowa

Finkbine GC, Iowa City, Iowa

Stone Creek GC, Williamsburg, Iowa

Echo Valley CC, Norwalk, Iowa

Indianola CC, Indianola, Iowa

Pleasant Valley GC, Iowa City, Iowa

Whispering Creek GC, Sioux City, Iowa

Sunnyside CC, Waterloo, Iowa

IGA Senior Four-Ball Elmwood CC, Marshalltown, Iowa

IGA/IPGA Cup Matches

Short Hills CC, Moline, Illinois

IGA Club Team Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa

USGA Qualifying Events

Additional Point Events for IGA Player of the Year

July 13-14

August 24-25

September 7-8

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

Molly Baker | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2024

Charlie Gaer | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2024

Paige Hoffman | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2024

Max Naumann | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2024

IGA Board of Directors

Mike Purcell | President

Leighann LaRocca | Vice President

Vaughn Halyard | Secretary

Jon Brown | Treasurer

Steve Jermier (Past President)

Molly Altorfer | Cedar Rapids CC

Matt Arenholz | Elmcrest CC

Joe Bates | The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Steve Berg | Buena Vista University GC at Lake Creek CC

Dennis Bull | Echo Valley CC

Bill Eby | Davenport CC

Michelle Klein | Waterloo Women’s Golf Association

Rosalie Kubesheski | Irv Warren Memorial GC

Kirk Macumber | Wakonda Club

Jeff Moore, PGA | Finkbine GC

Tom Schill | Fort Dodge CC

A FUN Way to Make an Impact

Jeff Lamoureux | Executive Director | Iowa Turfgrass Institute

Dale Carnegie is quoted as saying, “People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” The Iowa Golf Course Superintendent’s Association held the 2nd Annual Wee One Fundraiser at Finkbine Golf Course, Iowa City on May 20. And I would definitely categorize it as a success and I think I can speak for those that participated, we had fun! Thirty-two foursomes enjoyed 18 holes of golf on an absolutely beautiful day on a beautiful course. A little rain in the early morning gave us a bit of apprehension but by the time the golfers teed off at 10:00am the clouds had cleared they day turned picture perfect.

A fun day for sure all while raising money for a great cause. The Wee One Foundation was developed as a tribute to Wayne to assist golf course management professionals (or their dependents) who incur overwhelming expenses due to medical hardship without comprehensive insurance or adequate financial resources. Through the Foundation’s work, Wayne’s legacy will never be forgotten. Since its inception in 2004, membership within the Wee One Foundation has grown to over 350 in 27 states. More importantly, the Wee One Foundation has gifted over $2,000,000 to families in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and WisconsinAs the Wee One grows more people are helped and more funds are needed to distribute. Please consider contributing today. The Cause: to help golf course management professionals and their dependents that are having trouble paying medical bills due to the lack of comprehensive insurance or adequate financial resources.

I am happy to announce that this year we were able to raise over $16,000 to be added to the Wee One Foundation! Of course, this doesn’t happen without the support and effort of many individuals. Tim Gravert, Iowa GCSA Board Member and former Finkbine superintendent put a tremendous amount of time and work into planning the event. Drew Boekholder, current Finkbine Superintendent, and his crew had the course in tremendous condition. And of course, events such as this do not happen with the support of our corporate sponsors and those that attended the event.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Wee One Foundation you can do so at the Wee One Foundation webpage

And then on June 5, the ITI held its annual ISU Extension Fundraising golf tournament. This year it was held at Veenker Golf Course, Ames. Another gorgeous day for golf, and another phenomenal golf course. Twenty-Two teams helped raise over $7,000 which will go toward travel expenses for the Iowa State University turf professors as they travel about the state providing guidance to turf professionals. What a great benefit to our members! Thanks to Tom Meier, Veenker superintendent, for hosting. And thanks to those that participated and our corporate sponsors.

These are fun events with many lasting memories made but more importantly the dollars generated will make a lasting impact to those serving in the turfgrass profession. Check out the Iowa Turfgrass or the Iowa GCSA websites to view and register for the events.

Thanks to our 2024 Season Long Sponsors

The Iowa PGA is pleased to have the following corporate partners involved with the 2024 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 & Junior Tour/Foundation | Corporate Partners

The Iowa PGA is excited for the 2024 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 7 – Greater Cedar Rapids Junior –Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa

July 23–27 – TrueNorth Greater Cedar Rapids Open presented by UFG Insurance – Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa

Grand

Speaking to the crowd at the Golf House Iowa Grand Opening.

Chad Pitts | CEO/ Executive Director

Date Tournament Course

July 8-9 48th Iowa Girls Junior PGA Championship Elmcrest CC

July 9

July 9

48th Girls Pee Wee Elmcrest CC

Quad Cities Junior at Short Hills Short Hills CC

July 9 Quad Cities Pee Wee at Short Hills Short Hills CC

July 10

July 11

July 11

Iowa PGA Junior Championship

A.H. Blank GC

Airport National Junior Airport National GC

Aiport National Pee Wee Airport National GC

July 12 Western Illinois University Junior Harry Mussatto GC

July 12 Western Illinois University Pee Wee Harry Mussatto GC

July 14 Iowa PGA Parent Junior Geneva G & CC

July 15 Quad Cities Junior at Pinnacle CC Pinnacle CC

July 15 Quad Cities Pee Wee at Pinnacle Pinnacle CC

July 15 Southeast Iowa Junior Geneva G & CC

July 15 Southeast Iowa Pee Wee Geneva G & CC

July 16 Iowa City Junior at Finkbine Finkbine GC

July 17-18

Galesburg Junior Open Lake Bracken CC | Bunker Links GC

July 17 Galesburg Pee Wee Bunker Links GC

July 18 Iowa Games Junior Veenker Memorial GC

July 18 Iowa Games Pee Wee Veenker Memorial GC

July 18 Pheasant Ridge Junior Pheasant Ridge GC

July 18 Walters Ridge Pee Wee Walters Ridge GC

July 19 Quad Cities Junior at Duck Creek

July 19 Quad Cities Pee Wee at Duck Creek

July 22-23

July 22

July 23-24

Creek GC

Iowa Junior Open

Iowa Pee Wee

Moines Junior Willow Creek GC

July 23 Glynns Creek Pee Wee Glynns Creek GC

July 23 Quad Cities Junior at Glynns Creek

July 24

Creek GC

PGA Cedar Rapids Junior

July 28-29 Okoboji Junior Open Brooks Golf | Okoboji View GC

July 29-30 Junior Tour Mid Summer Classic-18 hole Divisions Des Moines G & CC | Otter Creek GC

July 29-30 Quad Cities Junior Championship Davenport CC | Crow Valley GC

July 29 Willow Creek Pee Wee Willow Creek GC

August 5-6

Iowa Junior Open Blue Top Ridge

August 12 Iowa Junior Open 9-Hole Stone Creek GC

August 12

August 15

August 15

August 16

August 16

Iowa Pee Wee Open Stone Creek GC

Iowa PGA Junior at Saddleback Saddleback Ridge GC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Saddleback Ridge

Saddleback Ridge GC

Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic Irv Warren Memorial GC

Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic Irv Warren Memorial GC

August 19 Echo Valley 9-Hole 15U Junior Classic

August 19

August 25

August 25

September 15

September 15

Echo Valley CC

Pee Wee Tour Championship Echo Valley CC

Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace Terrace Hills GC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series at Terrace

Iowa PGA Eagle Ridge Junior

Terrace Hills GC

Eagle Ridge Resort

Iowa PGA Eagle Ridge Pee Wee Eagle Ridge Resort

September 28-29 Albaugh Junior Invitational

Talons Golf

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Tour

A developmental tour for Juniors 13 & under 2024 Events Administered by Iowa PGA Section Staff

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee at Ellis

Ellis Park GC

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open

Ames G & CC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series

Muscatine Municipal GC

Twin Pines Pee Wee

Twin Pines GC

Elks Lodge Pee Wee

$65 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 30 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.

Iowa City Elks Lodge

Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff

Edmundson GC

Prairie Links Pee Wee

Prairie Links Golf & Event Center

Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Champ

Walters Ridge GC

Indian Creek Pee Wee

Indian Creek CC

Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee

Hunters Ridge GC

48th Girls Pee Wee Iowa Champ

Elmcrest CC

Galesburg PeeWee

Bunker Links GC

Western Iowa Pee Wee

Carroll CC

Iowa Pee Wee Open

Stone Creek GC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Saddleback Ridge

Saddleback Ridge GC

Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic

Irv Warren Memorial GC

Pee Wee Tour Championship

Echo Valley CC

Terrace Hills Pee Wee

Terrace Hills GC

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

Iowa PGA Junior Tour

A full tournament experience for Juniors 18 and under

2024 Junior Tour MAJOR Point Events

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open

Elmwood CC

Principal Charity Clssic Junior Open

Glen Oaks CC

48th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship

Gates Park GC

John Deere Classic Junior Open

TPC Deere Run

Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship

Pheasant Ridge GC

48th Iowa Girls Junior PGA Championship

Elmcrest CC

Galesburg Junior Open

Lake Bracken CC | Bunker Links GC

Western Iowa Junior Open

Carroll CC | Fort Dodge CC

Quad Cities Junior Championship

Davenport CC | Crow Valley GC

JT Mid Summer Classic-18 Hole Divisions

Des Moines G & CC | Otter Creek GC

Iowa Junior Open

Blue Top Ridge

2024 Junior Tour ACE Point Events

Iowa PGA Spring Series at Ellis

Iowa PGA Jr Spring Series at Muscatine

Junior Tour Summer Kickoff at Edmundson

Iowa PGA Prairie Links at Prairie Links

Team Junior & Stroke Play at Briarwood GC

Greater Cedar Rapids Junior at Hunter Ridge

Iowa PGA Jr Championship at A.H. Blank

Des Moines Junior at Willow Creek

Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior at Gardner

Okoboji Jr Open at Brooks & Okoboji View

Iowa PGA Junior Saddleback

Iowa PGA Waterloo Jr Classic at Irv Warren

Iowa PGA Fall Series at Terrace Hills

Iowa PGA Eagle Ridge Junior at Eagle Ridge

$65 Membership Includes:

• Junior Tour tee gifts

• 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.

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

The Iowa Junior tour has over 80 tournament opportunities in 2024. Play in competitive tournaments across Iowa and Western Illinois and compete for the Player of the Year!

STRAKA, SPIETH, CANTLAY, DAY HIGHLIGHT JOHN DEERE CLASSIC FIELD

Concerts by Lainey Wilson & Counting Crows After Play

Written by: Barry Cronin

SILVIS, Illinois (June 29, 2024) – Sepp Straka will defend his title against the likes of Jordan Spieth, Patrick Cantlay, Jason Day and 152 other contestants at the $8 million John Deere Classic, July 3-7, at TPC Deere Run.

Great golf is only the beginning of the holiday fun, because Concerts on the Course is back again this year on the weekend. On Saturday night legendary live rockers Counting Crows will entertain the crowd and on Sunday the honor falls to Grammy Award winning country singer Lainey Wilson.

“We are very excited to welcome back Sepp Straka to defend his championship here at TPC Deere Run,” said John Deere Classic tournament director Andrew Lehman. “Sepp’s exciting come-from-behind victory last year provided many the kind of dramatics fans of our tournament have experienced for many years.

“We also are excited to welcome back our 2013 and 2015 champion, Jordan Spieth, who won his first tournament here in 2013 and doubled it up in 2015.

“And we are thrilled to welcome Counting Crows and Lainey Wilson to Concerts on Course,” Lehman said. “Last year was the first year of Concerts on the Course and it was a huge success and we are very happy to be able to bring it back this year.”

Straka, who claimed victory last year on the strength of his final round 9-under par 62, has eight top 25s in 17 starts in 2024, including four top 10s. Cantlay is ranked No. 8 in the world and recently finished T-3 at the U.S. Open. Spieth, a three-time major champion, is returning to the Quad Cities for the first time since his 2015 victory, his second here. Day, who began his career at the John Deere, has made 13 of 16 possible cuts this year and has four top 10s.

The past champions cohort is led by Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson (2012), J.T. Poston (2022), Lucas Glover (2021), Dylan Frittelli (2019), Michael Kim (2018) and Ryan Moore (2016).

Other contestants ranked among the top 100 in the world are Korea’s Sunjae Im, Denny McCarthy, Eric Cole, last year’s runner up Brendan Todd, Keith Mitchell and Maverick McNealy.

Following the policy that John Deere Classic has had for years, the tournament leaders continue to do their part to give young players the opportunity to test their skills against PGA Tour players. This year, sponsor exemptions have gone to decorated current and former college players Neal Shipley, Cole Sherwood, Luke Clanton and Jackson Buchanan.

Sepp Straka, defending Champ Photo by John Deere Classic

Other young players in the field are Nick Dunlap, who won on Tour and turned pro out of Alabama, and Michael Thorbjornsen, the Stanford product who played in the John Deere last year and finished No. 1 in PGA Tour University standings.

Players out of the University of Illinois are Buchanan, who will be a senior there; Nick Hardy of Northbrook and Adrien Dumont de Chassart. Two other players from the Chicago area are Kevin Streelman and Doug Ghim.

The 53rd edition of the Quad Cities-based PGA Tour event will be conducted July 3-7 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, where Sepp Straka will defend his title. The tournament will offer an $8 million purse.

The John Deere Classic, which includes Birdies for Charity, is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization located in the John Deere Classic tournament offices at 15623 Coaltown Road, East Moline, Illinois. Since its founding in 1971, the tournament has helped raise more than $174 million for charity.

Jordan Spieth, 2013 and 2015 Champion

Incoming Iowans to the Nebraska PGA Golf Management Class of 2024

Evan Schofield - Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls High School

Beaver Hills Country Club

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Alum

Growing up playing golf in Iowa is phenomenal. There are so many high-quality courses in this state that I have been very fortunate to play because of the Iowa Junior PGA and the IGA. When I was little, I remember playing in junior golf tournaments at Beaver Hills and doing the station work at the range and at the putting green. It’s been crazy to look back and remember those times and now being able to teach the kids who were in my position at Beaver Hills.

I cannot wait to get on campus in Lincoln. I’m super excited to be a part of the PGM team. One of the things that I am looking forward to with the PGM program is grinding in the simulators and meeting new friends. I am also looking forward to participating in the competitive aspect of the PGM program. I can’t wait to call Nebraska home for the next four years. Go Big Red!

Easton Korell - Adel, Iowa

Adel Iowa

ADM High School

River Valley Golf Course

Iowa PGA Junior Tour alum

What I have loved about growing up in Iowa is how many amazing golf courses are within a short distance of where I have lived. I’ve been able to golf at some really prestigious courses very close to home.

I’m looking forward to the networking opportunities that UNL PGA Management will provide. My roommates are all PGA Management majors as well, so being able to be around others who love golf, as much as I do, has me excited for this next chapter in my life!

Jack Patrick Hansen - Jefferson, Iowa

Greene County High School

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Alum

I loved growing up playing golf in Iowa because it prepared me to play in all types of weather.

I am excited for the internships available through the Nebraska PGA Golf Management Program.

Ben Greteman - Algona, Iowa

Bishop Garrigan High School

Spring Valley Golf Course

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Alum

Golf in Iowa is great because of all the opportunities to play a variety of courses.

I am looking forward to making new connections and playing more golf at UNL.

Ethan John Konz - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Treynor High School

Council Bluffs Country Club

I loved growing up in Iowa and being able to play all of the great golf courses this state has to offer.

I am looking forward to making new friends with similar interests as me when I get to the University of Nebraska PGA Golf Management Program.

Isac Joseph Groeteke - Johnston, Iowa

Dowling Catholic High School

Hyperion Field Club

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Alum

The thing I loved about growing up in golf in Iowa has been the range of competition. There are so many tournaments you can play in all over the state and the level of competition is a very wide range with golfers at all levels.

The thing I’m most looking forward to at Nebraska PGM is just all of the golfing, checking out all the courses Lincoln has, and golfing with everyone in the program.

Vincent Koelling - Kingsley, Iowa

Kingsley-Pierson Brookside Golf Course

Growing up in Iowa I learned to appreciate the summer golf season. We don’t get to golf year round so I took advantage when I could.

I am looking forward to playing golf on more challenging courses in college.

Joe Canny, PGA Golf Management Director at the UNL

University of Nebraska PGA Golf Management Alumni and Partners: We are thrilled to announce that Joe Canny has accepted our offer to become the next PGA Golf Management Director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Joe’s expertise and vision make him an outstanding choice for this leadership position, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him serve in this important role.

We deeply appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration with the PGA Golf Management program. Your dedication is instrumental in shaping the future of our program, and we are truly grateful for your involvement.

Thanks – Jeff Bassford and Tiffany Heng-Moss

Tiffany Heng-Moss, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Joe became a PGA Member in 2009. An Iowa native living in Iowa City, Twin Lakes, and Sioux City. Worked for PGA of America Headquarters, Nebraska PGA, and Lincoln City Golf. Canny absolutely loves the Iowa PGA Section and also recruiting in the Iowa Section the most throughout the year. “I’m lucky to have a few home PGA Sections. I want to serve the Iowa PGA Professional so never hesitate to reach out!”, Canny said.

2024 Iowa PGA

Summer Results

Section Results

Team Giannetto/Jennings Wins Iowa PGA Kick-Off Fourball April 1, 2024 |

Oakwood Country Club

Coal Valley, Illinois – Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club and Matt Jennings of Bos Landen Golf Club won the Iowa PGA Kick-Off Fourball on Monday, April 1 at Oakwood Country Club. The team of Giannetto and Jennings turned in a team score of 8-under-par 63.

Teams comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals. 18-Hole Team Event – 1 Best Ball of 2. Individual Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.

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

Giannetto took home first place in the Open Division with a round of 5-under-par 66. Giannetto turned in birdies on holes 1, 4, 6, 10 and 15. Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club turned in 3-under-par 68 to place second in the Open Division.

Schmid took home first place in the Senior Division. Schmid turned in birdies on holes 2, 6 and 7. Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf turned in 2-under-par 69 to place second in the Senior Division.

Life Member Larry Castagnoli took home first place in the Legends Division with a round of 4-over-par 75. Castagnoli turned in a birdie on hole 11 including bogeys on holes 2, 4, 9, 13 and 14.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Eric Drane and the entire membership and staff of Oakwood Country Club for hosting this event.

Iowa PGA Veenker Pro Challenge April 8, 2024 | Veenker

Memorial Golf Course

Ames, Iowa – Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club and Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf won the Iowa PGA KickOff Fourball on Monday, April 8 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course. The team of Schmid and Gibb turned in a team score of 7-under-par 65.

Teams comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals. 18-Hole Team Event – 1 Best Ball of 2. Individual Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.

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

Schid took home first place in the Open Division and Senior Division. Schmid turned in birdies on holes 1, 7 and 10; an eagle on hole 16 including a bogey on hole 5. Two way tie for second place between Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports and Gibb both turned in scores of 1-under-par 71 in the Open Division.

Curt Schnell of Okoboji View Golf Course took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a round of 7-over-par 79. Schnell turned in bogeys on holes 2, 5, 7, 11, 14, 15 and 17. Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course turned in 8-overpar 80 to place second place in the Super Senior Division.

Life Member Larry Castagnoli took home first place in the Legends Division with a round of 15-over-par 87. Castagnoli turned in birdies on holes 4, 16 and 17; bogeys on holes 5, 6 and 15 including double bogeys on holes 2, 3, 7, 9, 12 and 13.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Greg Dingel and staff of Veenker Memorial Golf Course for hosting this event.

Spring Meeting & Pro-Assistant Results April 15, 2024 | Elmcrest Country Club

Presenting Sponsors

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Elmcrest Country Club played host to the 2024 Iowa PGA Spring Meeting and Pro-Assistant/ProPro event presented by Harris Golf Cars and Under Armour.

The morning update included Business Meetings, Sponsor presentations from Harris Golf Cars and Under Armour, Education and followed by the Iowa PGA Pro-Assistant.

The players also competed in a Pro-Assistant/Pro-Pro event here on Monday, April 15 at Elmcrest Country Club. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Harris Golf Cars and Under Armour.

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

The team of Sean McCarty and Jeff Schmid both of Brown Deer Golf Club won the Pro-Assistant turned in a round of 6-under-par 64. McCarty and Schmid turned in birdies on holes 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11 including a bogey on hole 15. The second place team of Matt Erger and Ben Montgomery both of Airport National Golf Course turned in a round of 4-under-par 66.

The team of John Dinnebier of Briarwood Golf Club and McCarty won the Pro-Pro turned in a round of 7-under-par 63. Dinnebier and McCarty turned in birdies on holes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 and 16 including a bogey on hole 15. Three-way tie for second place with the teams of McCarty and Schmid; Montgomery and Justin Valde of Airport National Golf Course and Dillon Baker of Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports all shooting rounds of 6-under-par 64.

Thank you to all that attended we had a beautiful day for golf this afternoon.

Special thanks to Phil Anderson District 8 Director General Manager at Hazeltine National Golf Club for joining us for the spring meeting.

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 want to also thank Charley Kiel with Imperial Headwear for giving each Iowa PGA Member a cap.

We would also like to thank PGA Head Professional PGA Director of Golf Brian Buerman, PGA Director of Instruction Brian Johnson and the entire Elmcrest Country Club membership and staff for hosting this event.

Central Iowa Fourball April 22, 2024 | Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, Iowa – The teams of Sean McCarty and Jeff Schmid both of Brown Deer Golf Club; Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links Golf Course and Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course and Greg Dingel and Ben Stewart both of Veenker Memorial Golf Course all tied for first place in the Iowa PGA Central Iowa Fourball on Monday, April 22 at Ames Golf & Country Club. The teams of McCarty and Schmid; Luedtke and Steffen and Dingel and Stewart all turned in a team scores of 4-under-par 67.

Teams comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals. 18-Hole Team Event – 1 Best Ball of 2. Individual Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Central Iowa Fourball featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.

Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf and Steffen both tied for first place in the Open Division both with a rounds of 1-under-par 70. Gibb turned in birdies on hole 1 and 17 including a bogey on hole 18. Steffen turned in birdies on holes 1, 4 and 14 including bogeys on holes 10 and 11.

Gibb took home first place in the Senior Division. Life Member Dave Ranney turned in 2-over-par 73 to place second in the Senior Division.

Ranney took home first place in the Super Senior Division. Ranney turned in birdies on holes 3 and 13 including bogeys on holes 1, 2, 4 and 17.

Life Member Larry Castagnoli took home first place in the Legends Division with a round of 1-over-par 72. Castagnoli turned in birdies on holes 2, 3 and 15 including bogeys on holes 4, 8, 10 and 11.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Scott Nugent and the entire staff of Ames Golf & Country Club for hosting this event.

Quad Cities Fourball April 29, 2024 | TPC Deere Run

Silvis, Illinois – The team of Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course and Todd Fowler of Golf Galaxy – Davenport took home first place in the Iowa PGA Quad Cities Fourball on Monday, April 29 at TPC Deere Run. Team Black/Fowler turned in a team score of 9-under-par 62.

Teams comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals. 18-Hole Team Event – 1 Best Ball of 2. Individual Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Central Iowa Fourball featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.

Ben Montgomery of Airport National Golf Course took home first place in the Open Division with a round of 2-under-par 69. Montgomery turned in birdies on holes 1, 3, 12, 14 and 17 including bogeys on holes 5, 6 and 8. Matt Erger of Airport National Golf Course and Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course both turned in 1-over-par 72 to tie for second place in the Open Division.

Black took home first place in the Senior Division. Black turned in birdies on holes 2, 5, 7, 13, 15 and 16; bogeys on holes 1, 11 and 14 including double bogeys on holes 6 and 12. Fowler, Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links Golf Course and Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf all tied for second place in the Senior Division and all turned in 3-over-par 74.

Life Member Kris Smith took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a round of 71 even-par. Smith turned in birdies on holes 8, 13, 16, 17 and 18 including bogeys on holes 4, 6, 9, 12 and 15. Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course and John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course both turned in 6-over-par 77 to tie for second place in the Super Senior Division.

Life Member Gale Gilbert took home first place in the Legends Division with a round of 6-overpar 77. Gilbert turned in birdies on holes 6, 12 and 14; bogeys on holes 5, 9, 15 and 16 including double bogeys on holes 8 and 18. Life Member Larry Castagnoli turned in 12-over-par 83 to place second in the Legends Division.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA General Manager Todd Hajduk, PGA Head Professional Mason Jobin and the entire staff of TPC Deere Run for hosting this event.

Iowa PGA Match Play Championship

May 6-7, 2024 | Elmwood Country Club

Players were seeded according to the Master Points List kept by the Iowa PGA and player reputation.

Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, Iowa won the Match Play by defeating Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, Iowa in the final match, 2 & 1.

Here is Steffen’s path through the Match Play Brackets.

Steffen earned a first-round bye. He faced Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course in the second round, defeating him 2 & 1. He then went to knock off Sean McCarty of Brown Deer Golf Club, 20 holes in round 3. In the Quarterfinals Steffen took on Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf and defeated him, 1 up in the match. In the Semifinals Steffen defeated Ben Montgomery of Airport National Golf Course, 6 and 5. The final Championship match had Steffen defeating Giannetto, 2 & 1 to win the 2024 Iowa PGA Match Play Championship.

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

Marshalltown, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Match Play Champion is Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course. The event was held on Tuesday, May 7 at Elmwood Country Club.

Gibb Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open

May 20, 2024 | Milburn Country Club

Newport, Rhode Island – Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf competed on June 27-30, 2024 at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island.

KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship May 23-26, 2024 | Harbor Shores

Benton Harbor, Michigan – Three of our Iowa PGA Members competed on the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at the Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan (May 23-26, 2024). Schmid T27th place after the 72-hole championship.

Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club Sean McCarty of Brown Deer Golf Club and Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course will all participate.

Round 1

Schmid’s first round he carded birdies on holes 3, 5, 6, 10, 15 and 17 including a bogey on hole 2.

McCarty’s first round he carded a birdie on hole 7 including bogeys on holes 5, 16 and 18.

Proehl’s first round he carded birdies on holes 6, 10 and 14; bogeys on holes 1, 3 and 8 including double bogeys on holes 13 and 16.

Round 2

Schmid’s second round he carded birdies on holes 3, 6, 9 and 17; bogeys on holes 7 and 15 including double bogey on hole 5.

The projected 36-hole cut was +4. McCarty and Proehl fought hard.

McCarty’s second round he carded birdies on holes 8 and 14; bogeys on holes 5, 12 and 15 including double bogeys on holes 4 and 7. His 36-hole total score was 73-76=149, 7-over-par.

Proehl’s second round he carded bogeys on holes 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16 and 18 including double bogeys on holes 3 and 13. His 36-hole total score was 75-82=157, 15-over-par.

Round 3

Schmid’s third round he carded birdies on holes 3, 9 and 11; an eagle on hole 14 including bogeys on holes 1, 8, 12 and 15.

Final Round

Schmid’s final round he carded a birdie on hole 15; bogeys on holes 3 and 7 including a double bogey on hole 6. Schmid’s 72-hole total score was 66-71-70-74=281, 3-under-par and placed T27th place.

Thank you to Schmid, McCarty and Proehl for representing the Iowa PGA Section on the big stage.

Pictures by PGA of America

36-Hole Classic Presented by Mizuno June 3, 2024 | Fyre Lake Golf Club

Sherrard, Illinois – Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Club won the 36-Hole Classic presented by Mizuno Golf, Monday, June 3 at Fyre Lake Golf Club with a 1-over par total.

First hole in one of the 2024 Iowa PGA Golf season. Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course had a hole in one on #16 with a 8 iron in 141 yards! Witnessed by Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club and Tannor Gardner of Terrace Hills Golf Course. This is Smiths 6th hole in one. Congratulations Smitty!

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

The Open Division winner Proehl fired a 5-under-par round of 65 to go along with afternoon of 76 to finish the 36-hole event at 141, 1-over-par. Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf finished in second with rounds of 70-71=141, 1-over-par. Proehl and Gibb played in a playoff, Proehl ended up capturing the win.

The Senior Division winner was Proehl with rounds of 65-76=141, 1-over-par. Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf with a second place finish with rounds of 70-71=141, 1-over-par.

The Super Senior Division winner was Life Member Dave Ranney with rounds of 71-83=154, 14-over-par. Smith with a second place finish with rounds of 77-79=156, 16-over-par.

The Legends Division winner was Life member Larry Castagnoli with rounds of 80-68=148, 8-over-par. Larry’s afternoon of 68 was 6-under his age of 74.

Pictured left is Larry Castagnoli

Flag event winners:

Morning Closest to pin:

#5 Zach Steffen

#8 Judd Gibb

#12 Marshall Saxon

#16 Jeff Smith (hole in one)

Thank you to Charley Kiel and Maui Jim for the sunglasses as the prizes.

Afternoon prize:

Mizuno Putter: Kevin Trobaugh closest to pin #8

Thank you to Tyler Schaaf & Mizuno for the Mizuno Putter as the prize.

We would also like to thank PGA Head Professional Mark Krizic and the entire Fyre Lake Golf Club staff for hosting this event.

Junior Academy Stroke Play Event June 11, 2024 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – Konnor Bradley won the Individual Junior Academy Stroke Play event on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Bradley turned in 10-under-par round of 62.

Bradley carded birdies on holes 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18.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 team led by Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf won the Junior Academy Stroke Play Team event by shooting a 13-under-par round of 59.

Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play Event June 12, 2024 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – Bradley the Individual Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play event on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Bradley turned in a 7-under-par round of 65 to capture the win. Bradley carded birdies on holes 8,14, 16, 17 and 18 including an eagle on hole 2.

John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course won the Super Senior Division with a 2-under-par round of 70.

Life Member Larry Castagnoli won the Legends Division with a 3-under-par 69.

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.

Castagnoli and his team of Charlie Kriener, Chanley Lynch, Tucker Brumm and Sydney James won the Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play Team event by shooting 10-under-par 62.

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, Todd Fowler, Mel Tomczuk, Judd Gibb, Jacob Shultz, Adam Luehmann, Kris Smith, Terry Anderson, Hannah Bermel, Curt Schnell, Mike Armes, Ben Bermel, Paul DelVecchio, Larry Castagnoli, Travis Kruse and John Thompson.

Scouting America Pro-AM

June 17, 2024 | Davenport Country Club

Pleasant Valley, Iowa – The Champions of the Scouting America Pro-Am are John Panek of Davenport Country Club and his team from Blake Collins, Todd Friemel, Matt Livingston and Scott Gardner with 41 quota points.

Teams for Scouting America Pro-AM were comprised of 18-Hole, Individual Stableford with Open, Senior and Legend Divisions. Scouting America will supply amateurs.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Scouting America Pro-AM featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Legends Divisions.

Sean McCarty of Brown Deer Golf Club won the Open Division with 30 quota points. The runner up Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club finished with 27 quota points.

McCarty won the Senior Division. Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course finished in second place with 26 quota points.

Life Member Larry Castagnoli won the Legends Division with 18 quota points.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank title sponsor ILIowa Council, Scouting 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.

Denali’s on the River Iowa PGA Pro-AM June 24, 2024 | River Ridge Golf Club

Independence, Iowa – The Champions of the Denali’s on the River Iowa PGA Pro-AM are Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club and his team of Dan Hosch, Jeff Weiland, Gary Schreiner with a team total 135, 9-under par.

Teams for Denali’s on the River were comprised of Four Player Teams with Two Professionals and Two Amateurs – 2 Best Balls of 4. Individual Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions. This event will be a Pro-Am with the Amateurs provided by Denali’s on the River.

In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Denali’s on the River featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.

Schmid won the Open Division with a round of 4-under-par 68. Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course finished in second place with a round of 2-under-par 70.

Schmid won the Senior Division. Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course finished in second place with a round of 3-over-par 75.

Dave Ranney of Lamoni Golf and Country Club won the Super Senior Division with a round of 12-under-par 84.

Life Member Larry Castagnoli won the Legends Division with a round of 2-over-par

The Iowa PGA would like to thank title sponsor Denali’s on the River and owner Brad Knepper for supporting this event. We would also like to thank PGA Head Professional Chris Black and the entire River Ridge Golf Club staff for hosting this event.

Luedtke Placed T23rd in the XXIO Illinois PGA Sr Open June 17-18, 2024 | Hawthorn Woods Country Club

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois – Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links Golf Course competed in the XXIO Illinois PGA Senior Open on June 17-18, 2024 at Hawthorn Woods Country Club. Luedkte finished tied for 23rd place with Bill Sakas of Northbrook, Illinois, John Cleary of Northbrook, Illinois, and Todd Creviston of Barrington, Illinois. Luetke’s two-day total was 76-79=155, 11-over-par.

Round One:

Luedkte carded bogeys on holes 16 and 17 including a double bogey on hole 13 finishing with a round of 76.

Final Round:

Luedkte carded a birdie on hole 7; bogeys on holes 4, 8 and 14 including double bogeys on holes 16 and 18 finishing with a round of 79.

2024 Hole In Ones

First Hole in one of the 2024 Iowa PGA Golf Season.

36 Hole Classic on June 3 at Fyre Lake Golf Club in Sherrard, Illinois.

Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course has a hole in one on #16 with a 8 iron in 141 yards! Witnessed by Jay Giannetto and Tannor Gardner. This is Smitty’s 6th hole in one. Congratulations Smitty!!

48th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship at Gates Park Golf Course in Waterloo, Iowa.

Hole in one by Dewell Anderson on #4 with 180 yards using an 7 iron at Gates Park Golf Course

Witnessed by Mason Smyser, Ben Scranton, and Calvin Short. Congratulations Dewell!!

John Deere Classic Junior Open at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois

Hole in one by C.T. Norris on #3 with 164 yards using an 8-iron at TPC Deere Run

Witnessed by Chase Jahde, Isaac Rumler, and Jonah Oberfoell. Congratulations C.T.!!!

PGA jr League Match at Jester Park Golf Course in Granger, Iowa

Hole in one by Xander Lynch on #2 with 86 yards using a 9-iron on the Jester Park 3 course during a PGA jr League match at Jester Park Golf Course witnessed by @zsteffgolf and Jeff Chiodo

Congratulations Xander!!

Junior Tour Results

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open April 13, 2024 | Ellis Park Golf Course

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The first event of the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior Tour and Pee Wee Tour started today with the Iowa PGA Spring Series Junior and Pee Wee. This was a ACE point event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Golf & Country Club. Special thanks to head PGA Professional Mark McMahon, Cedar Rapids Director Dave Roe, PGA and the entire Ellis Park Golf Course Staff for hosting this event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Jack Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa – 69 -3 (won in card back against Weaver & Blomme)

2 Cody Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 69 -3

3 Ethan Blomme, Bettendorf, Iowa – 69 -3

Girls 16-18

1 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 72 E

2 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa – 73 +1

3 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 77 +6 (won card back against Chloe Bolte)

Boys 14-15

1 Henry Baker, Johnston, Iowa – 73 +1

2 Cole Harris, Bettendorf, Iowa – 76 +4 (won card back against Adkisson)

3 Jaxon Adkisson, Eldridge, Iowa – 76 +4

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 81 +10

2 Haley Robertson, Coal Valley, Illinois –86 +15

3 Shaylin Munson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –88 +17

Boys 12-13

1 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 77 +5 (won card back against Hansen)

2 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 77 +5

3 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 81 +9

Girls 13 & Under

1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 45 +9 (won card back against Schrage)

2 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 45 +9

3 Evelyn Bern, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 47 +11

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 39 +3

2 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 41 +5 (won card back against Klein)

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

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open April 13, 2024 | Ellis Park Golf Course

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Max Niemiec, Farmington, Minnesota –42 +6

2 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 56 +20

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Isaac Reade, Monticello, Iowa

2 Lincoln Franck, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 64 +28

3 Gabe Burrus, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 80 +44

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 43 +7

2 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 50 +14

3 Holland Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52 +16

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Mason Jacobson, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 35 -1

2 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –42 +6

3 Caleb Swenson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 45 +9 (won card back against Avett Holmer)

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Oliver Zeidler, West Des Moines, Iowa –23 +3 (won in card back against Klein)

2 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 23 +3

3 Palmer Perez, Williamsburg, Iowa – 37 +17

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1 Luella Niemiec, Farmington, Minnesota –26 +6

Closest to the Pin (Pictured Left) Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open Elmwood Country Club | Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, Iowa - The Iowa PGA Spring Junior and Pee Wee Open was a Major Point Event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Elmwood Country Club (round one) and Ames Golf & Country Club (final round). Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Scott Nugent and the entire Ames Golf & Country Club staff for their support in hosting final round of this two-day event.

April 20-21, 2024

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Ryan Schmit, Marshalltown, Iowa – 7172=143, +2

2 Roman Roth, Wayland, Iowa – 7470=144, +3

3 Andrew Johannsen, Johnston, Iowa – 7772=149, +8

Girls 16-18

1 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 8074=154, +14

2 Morgan Rupp, Marion, Iowa – 79-76=155, +15

T3 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa –82-74=156, +16

T3 Chloe Bolte, Sumner, Iowa – 84-72=156, +16

Boys 14-15

1 Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 76-73=149, +8

2 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa – 7477=151, +10

3 Parker Rodgers, Nevada, Iowa – 7775=152, +11

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 80-81=161, +21

2 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 8488=172, +32

3 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 9690=186, +45

Boys 12-13

1 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 8270=152, +11

2 Joe Greazel, Marshalltown, Iowa – 7878=156, +15

3 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 8275=157, +16

Girls 13 & Under

1 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –45-54=99, +29

2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 54-47=101, +31

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 3541=76, +6

2 Austin Twedt, Ankeny, Iowa – 36-42=78, +8

3 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 4240=82, +12

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open April 21, 2024 | Ames Golf & Country Club

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 43 +8

2 Abram Jensen, Ames, Iowa – 51 +16

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Brielle Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 63 +28

2 Lauren Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 64 +29

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Gibson Blommers, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 52 +17

2 Benjamin Smith, Belmond, Iowa – 56 +21

3 Kieran Smith, Ames, Iowa – 60 +25

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 46 +11

T2 Jordin Wynja, Huxley, Iowa – 50 +15

T2 Stella Rector, Bondurant, Iowa – 50 +15

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Mason Jacobson, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 36 +1

2 Jack Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 39 +4

3 Brady Kirlin, Council Bluffs, Iowa – 44 +9

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Brylin Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 59 +24

2 Kensi Wynja, Huxley, Iowa – 60 +25

3 Charlotte Arp, Urbandale, Iowa – 74 +39

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

T1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 28 +4

T1 Oliver Zeidler, West Des Moines, Iowa –28 +4

3 Palmer Perez, Williamsburg, Iowa – 40 +16

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1 Kree Andrews, Clear Lake, Iowa – 32 +8

2 Addison Nugent, Ames, Iowa – 39 +15

Closest to the Pin (PIctured below)

Henry Baker

Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine May 5, 2024 | Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

Ames, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine was an Ace Point Event on the 2024 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 Roman Roth, Wayland, Iowa – 69 -3

T2 Drew Conrad, Washington, Iowa – 73 +1

T2 Jackson Buchanan, Indianola, Iowa – 73 +1

T2 Jack Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa – 73 +1

Girls 16-18

1 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa – 70 -2

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

3 Meredith Yung, Alexis, Illinois – 91 +19

Boys 14-15

T1 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa – 72 E T1 Logan Otting, Marion, Iowa – 72 E

3 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 73 +1

Girls 14-15

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 82 +10

2 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 86 +14

3 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 94 +22

Boys 12-13

T1 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 71 -1

T1 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 71 -1

3 Michael Phillips, Eldridge, Iowa – 76 +4

Girls 13 & Under

1 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –43 +7

2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 46 +10

3 Addie Splinter, Dubuque, Iowa – 47 +11

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 40 +4

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

3 Grayson Tiedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 44 +8

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine May 5, 2024 | Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 51 +15

2 Charles Peterson, Pleasant Valley, Iowa – 52 +16

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Charli Wisehart, Carthage, Illinois – 49 +13

2 Isabel Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 61 +25

3 Bridgette Teesdale, La Harpe, Illinois – 68 +32

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 46 +10

2 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 48 +12

3 Hannah Koury, Bettendorf, Iowa – 64 +28

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Avett Holmer, Davenport, Iowa – 43 +7

2 Ainsley White, Des Moines, Iowa – 54 +18

3 Coltin Killip, Galesburg, Illinois – 55 +19

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 31 +7

2 Jack Becker, Sumner, Iowa – 34 +10

3 Kingston Alston, Burlington, Iowa – 48 +24

Principal Charity Junior Open May 28, 2024 | Glen Oaks Country Club

West Des Moines, Iowa – The Principal Charity Classic Junior Open was a Major point event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Glen Oaks Country Club.

Thanks to PGA Head Professional Don Tracy and the entire Glen Oaks Country Club staff and membership for their support in hosting the Principal Charity Classic Junior Open.

Special thanks to Executive Director Steve Nieman, Tournament Director Alex McCarty 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.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Jack Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa – 67 -4

2 Ethan Blomme, Bettendorf, Iowa – 70 -1

3 Isaiah Zoske, Solon, Iowa – 71 E

Girls 16-18

1 Chloe Bolte, Sumner, Iowa – 78 +7

2 Morgan Rupp, Marion, Iowa – 80 +9

3 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 82 +11 (won card back against Lauren Briggs)

Boys 14-15

1 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa –

2 Henry Baker, Johnston, Iowa –

3 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa –

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 87 +16

2 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 92 +21 (won card back against Nuss)

3 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 92 +21

Boys 12-13

1 Joe Greazel, Marshalltown, Iowa – 79 +8 2 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 82 +11 3 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 83 +12

Lake Panorama Junior & Pee Wee June 4, 2024 | Lake Panorama National Golf Course

Panora Iowa – The Lake Panorama Junior and Pee Wee was an Eagle Point Event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour and part of the Partner Program for 2024 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 16-18

1 Remick Elfers, Clive, Iowa – 72 E (won playoff)

2 Maverick Schwabe, Carroll, Iowa – 72 E

3 Leyton Clines, West Des Moines, Iowa –73 +1

Girls 16-18

1 Hannah Pettitt, Urbandale, Iowa – 78 +6

2 Amelia Habgood, Urbandale, Iowa – 80 +8

3 Adalyn Wiig, Clive, Iowa – 80 +8

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 40 +4

2 Grayson Johnson, Urbandale, Iowa – 52 +16

Boys 14-15

1 Henry Baker, Johnston, Iowa – 75 +3

2 Jackson Zeller, Grimes, Iowa – 81 +9

3 Avery Van Zelderen, Grimes, Iowa – 82 +10

Girls 14-15

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 92 +20

2 Evelyn Kinney, Norwalk, Iowa – 93 +21

3 Catelynn Trewet, Ankeny, Iowa – 101 +29

Boys 12-13

1 Myles Matzen, Polk City, Iowa – 82 +10

2 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 84 +12

3 Kellan Hartgers, Newton, Iowa – 89 +17

Girls 13 & Under

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

2 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 53 +17

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

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Varen Challagolla, Bettendorf, Iowa – 44 +8

2 Gage Taylor, Adel, Iowa – 55 +19

3 Brayton Dahl, Grimes, Iowa – 60 +24

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Lauren Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 59 +23

2 Brielle Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 75 +39

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Braxtyn White, Des Moines, Iowa – 28 +7

T2 Emmett Combs, West Des Moines, Iowa

– 34 +13

T2 Slater Goeden, Urbandale, Iowa – 34 +13

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Knox Vanderheiden, Dexter, Iowa – 50 +14

2 Mitchell Neumann, Carroll, Iowa – 52 +16

3 Benjamin Smith, Belmond, Iowa – 56 +20

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 48 +12

2 Tegan Swanson, Indianola, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Gemma Kahler, Johnston, Iowa – 55 +19

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1 Brooklyn Pettitt, Waukee, Iowa – 71 +35

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Jack Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 46 +10

2 Jack Henningsen, Atlantic, Iowa – 47 +11

3 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 47 +11

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Brylin Bass, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 72 +36

48th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship June 5-6, 2024 | Gates Park Golf Course

Waterloo, Iowa – Final round of the 48th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship was a Major point event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Gates Park Golf Course.

Congratulations to Isaac Rumler and Jack Rogers (won in a playoff birdied the 3rd playoff hole) who qualified to compete in the 2024 Junior PGA Championship in Bethesda, Maryland on July 30 – August 2, 2024.

In addition to the two qualifiers, there will be two alternates in case of a qualifier not being able to compete. Boys will also have to be 18 or under as of July 30, 2024 to compete at the national event.

First hole in one of the Iowa PGA Junior Tour for the 2024 season. Hole in one by Dewell Anderson on #4 with 180 yards using a 7-iron witnessed by Mason Smyser, Ben Scranton, and Calvin Short. Congratulations Dewell!!

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.

Thank you to Mizuno who will be providing a player gift for this event. A contest will be held during round 2 of the event (CTP, Long Putt, etc.). Player gifts will be putter, wedge, etc.

The Iowa PGA would also like to thank Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Bug Soother, College Golf Experience and ECO LIPS for their support, as well as John Novosel of Bushnell Golf and Camelbak for our 48th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship competition.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Isaac Rumler, Moline, Illinois – 69-76=145, +1

2 Jack Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa – 72-75=147, +3 (won in playoff – birdied the 3rd playoff hole)

3 Reid Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 7275=147, +3

Boys 14-15

1 Henry Thier, Dubuque, Iowa – 74-76=150, +6

2 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa – 7477=151, +7

3 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 6785=152, +8 (won cardback against Luke Leverenz)

Boys 12-13

1 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 6981=150, +6

2 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 7378=151, +7

3 Elijah Anderson, Urbandale, Iowa – 8079=159, +15

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Klein Coon Rapids, Iowa – 4437=81, +9

2 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 4141=82, +10

3 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 4243=85, +13

Hole In One

Dewell Anderson on #4 with 180 yards using a 7-iron witnessed by Mason Smyser, Ben Scranton and Calvin Short

JPM Twin Pines Junior June 7, 2024 | Twin Pines Golf Course

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Iowa PGA JPM Enterprises Twin Pines Junior and Pee Wee was a Birdie point event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Twin Pines Golf Course. New for 2024, the Iowa PGA would like to thank and welcome title sponsor JPM Enterprises. Their support will showcase cool trophies, complimentary range and fun additions to the lunch. The Iowa PGA would like to thank JPM Enterprises for being our title sponsor of this event. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Steve Charters and Dave Roe and the entire staff at Twin Pines Golf Course for hosting the event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

T1 Cael Nixon, Webster City, Iowa – 69 -3

T1 McGavin Smith, West Branch, Iowa – 69 -3

3 Christian Cloyd, Marion, Iowa – 71 -1

Girls 16-18

1 Sasha Challagolla, Bettendorf, Iowa – 72 -1

2 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 79 +6

3 Bretlyn Decker, Central City, Iowa – 82 +9

Boys 14-15

1 Logan Otting, Marion, Iowa – 67 -5

2 Jaxon Adkisson, Eldridge, Iowa – 69 -3

3 Cole Harris, Bettendorf, Iowa – 71 -1

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 74 +1

2 Bree Stegall, Waterloo, Iowa – 78 +5

3 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 86 +13

Boys 12-13

1 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 67 -5

2 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 71 -1

3 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 73 +1

Girls 13 & Under

1 Addie Splinter, Dubuque, Iowa – 39 +3

2 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –40 +4

T3 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 42 +6

T3 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 42 +6

Boys 11 & Under

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

T2 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 42 +6

T2 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 42 +6

JPM Twin Pines Pee Wee June 7, 2024 | Twin Pines Golf Course

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Finnegan Dougherty, Delhi, Iowa – 40 +4

2 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 47 +11

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Lincoln Franck, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 54 +18

2 Andrew Schlapia, Clearfield, Iowa – 67 +31

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 43 +7

2 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 44 +8

3 Holland Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 55 +19

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –39 +3

2 Cullen Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 43 +7

3 Caleb Swenson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 47 +11

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Kinley Meeks, Marion, Iowa – 73 +37

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Palmer Perez, Williamsburg, Iowa – 46 +21

John Deere Classic Junior 14-18

June 10-11, 2024 | TPC Deere Run

Silvis, Illinois – Final round of the John Deere Classic Junior Open was a Major Point Event on the 2024 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, PGA Head Professional Mason Jobin, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Rocky Ktenas and the entire staff at TPC Deere Run for their support in hosting 2-day event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Andrew Johannsen, Johnston, Iowa – 7170=141, -1

2 Noah Moberg, Grimes, Iowa – 70-73=143, +1

3 Christian Cloyd, Marion, Iowa – 73-71=144, +2

Girls 16-18

1 Sasha Challagolla, Bettendorf, Iowa – 7377=150, +8

2 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 76-79=155, +13

3 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa – 7977=156, +14

Boys 14-15

1 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 73-67=140, -2

2 Henry Baker, Johnston, Iowa – 74-68=142, E

3 Luke Leverenz, Blue Grass, Iowa – 72-74=146, +4

Girls 14-15

1 Evelyn Kinney, Norwalk, Iowa – 91-87=178, +36

2 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 89-90=179, +37

3 Elin Mueller, Dubuque, Iowa – 100-82=182, +40 (won in a cardback against Robertson)

Boys 12-13

1 Bryar Murphy, Prosper, Texas – 72-74=146, +4

2 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 7672=148, +6

3 Elijah Anderson, Urbandale, Iowa – 7577=152, +10

Girls 13 & Under

1 Addie Splinter, Dubuque, Iowa – 50-43=93, +22

2 Kate Altorfer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 5143=94, +23

3 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –49-52=101, +30

Boys 11 & Under

1 Cole Murphy, Prosper, Texas – 35-36=71, E

2 Austin Twedt, Ankeny, Iowa – 41-40=81, +10

3 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 4142=83, +12 (won cardback against Klein)

Hole in one by C.T. Norris on #3 with 164 yards using an 8-iron. Witnessed by Chase Jahde, Isaac Rumler, and Jonah Oberfoell. Congratulations C.T.!!!

Veenker Junior Amateur June 11, 2024 | Veenker Memorial Golf Course

Ames, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Veenker Junior Amateur was a Birdie point event and a Partner Program Event on the 2024 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

1 Gavin Drake, Grimes, Iowa – 76 +4

2 Brenden Wright, Huxley, Iowa 78 +6

T3 Taylor Plagge, Clear Lake, Iowa – 79 +7

T3 Lane Juergens, Norwalk, Iowa – 79 +7

Girls 16-18

1 Olivia Axmear, Nevada, Iowa – 85 +12

2 Elizabeth Duncan, Ames, Iowa – 86 +13

3 Haley Loonan, Ames, Iowa – 87 +14

Boys 11 & Under

1 Irvin Bui, Ankeny, Iowa – 46 +10

Boys 14-15

1 Dylan Jarchow, Grimes, Iowa – 77 +5

T2 Avery Van Zelderen, Grimes, Iowa – 82 +10

T2 Kohen Essing, Urbandale, Iowa – 82 +10

Girls 14-15

1 Zoey Johnson, Ames, Iowa – 121 +48

Boys 12-13

1 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 77 +5

2 Rowan Riddle, Johnston, Iowa – 84 +12

3 Cooper Kenkel, Waukee, Iowa – 99 +27

Girls 13 & Under

1 Hadley Carlon, Story City, Iowa – 63 +27

2 McKinley Billings, Clive, Iowa – 72 +36

Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley June 12, 2024 | Pleasant Valley Golf Course

Iowa City, Iowa – The Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley was a Birdie point event on the 2024 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.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 J.J. Grimm, Coralville, Iowa – 73 +1

2 Nolan Fillion, Bettendorf, Iowa – 75 +3

3 Remick Elfers, Clive, Iowa – 76 +4

Girls 16-18

1 Taylor Phillips, New London, Iowa – 78 +6

2 Piper Sandfort, Urbandale, Iowa – 82 +10

3 Sydney Dee, Solon, Iowa – 84 +12

Boys 14-15

1 Tommy Rhomberg, Mount Vernon, Iowa – 79 +7

T2 William Reynolds, Muscatine, Iowa – 84 +12

T2 Ryder Laing, Solon, Iowa – 84 +12

Boys 12-13

1 Anthony Gebski, Coralville, Iowa – 86 +14

2 Bennett Lewis, Ankeny, Iowa – 93 +21

3 Talon Gomez, Bettendorf, Iowa – 104 +32

Girls 13 & Under

1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 46 +10

2 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 48 +12

Boys 11 & Under

1 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 43 +7

2 Grayson Tiedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 45 +9

3 Varen Challagolla, Bettendorf, Iowa – 46 +10

June

44th Annual Junior Golf Academy

9-13, 2024

| Phesant Ridge Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – The 44th Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy is traditionally a 5-day, 4-night premier golf camp scheduled to be held Sunday, June 9 through Thursday, June 13 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 28 years. The Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy also utilizes the men and women PGA Professionals of the Iowa Section as instructors for the students.

1

Boys 16-17

1 Brady Scalf, Macomb, Illinois – 77 +5

T2 Davis Doud, Earlham, Iowa – 78 +6

T2 Nicholas Parkins, Macomb, Illinois – 78 +6

Girls 16-17

1 Lola Minnick, Urbandale, Iowa – 85 +13

2 Jayeanna Palm, Holmen, Wisconsin – 86 +14

3 Allie Soukup, Norwalk, Iowa – 97 +25

Boys 14-15

Clive, Iowa –

Girls 14-15

1 Natalie Wright, Fort Madison, Iowa –

+26 2 Madelin Felts, Le Claire, Iowa – 101 +29

3 Peyton Dixon, Dubuque, Iowa – 104 +32

Boys 12-13

1 Adrian Schlapia, Clearfield, Iowa – 91 +19

T2 Jaxson Mestdagh, Urbandale, Iowa – 95 +23

T2 Jacob Gasinsky, Chicago, Illinois –

Girls 12-13

1 Emma Rigg, Macomb, Illinois –

Boys 10-11

Evan Gasinsky, Chicago, Illinois –

Iowa PGA Fyre Lake Junior & Pee Wee Classic

June 13, 2024 | Fyre Lake Golf Club

Sherrard, Illinois – The Iowa PGA Fyre Lake Junior and Pee Wee Classic was an Ace point event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Fyre Lake Golf Club.

Special thanks to Head Professional Mark Krizic and the entire staff at Fyre Lake Golf Club for hosting this event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Nolan Fillion, Bettendorf, Iowa – 73 +3

2 Ben Livingston, Bettendorf, Iowa – 74 +4

3 Mason Smyser, Cordova, Illinois – 74 +4

Girls 16-18

1 Anna Weinberger, Bettendorf, Iowa – 81 +11

2 Halima Talbi, Davenport, Iowa – 84 +14

3 Lydia Krueger, Norwalk, Iowa – 93 +23

Boys 14-15

1 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 66 -4

2 Cole Harris, Bettendorf, Iowa – 73 +3

3 Jaxon Adkisson, Eldridge, Iowa – 74 +4

Girls 14-15

1 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 83 +13

2 Addie Smith, Indianola, Iowa – 103 +33

Boys 12-13

1 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 72 +2

2 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 80 +10

3 Alex Hass, Davenport, Iowa – 103 +33

Girls 13 & Under

1 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –43 +8

2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 48 +13

3 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 50 +15

Boys 11 & Under

1 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 43 +8

2 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 44 +9

3 Landon Carlson, Orion, Illinois – 45 +10

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Isabel Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 61 +26

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Beckett Cady, Bettendorf, Iowa – 64 +29

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Elle Holgersson, Orion, Illinois – 51 +16

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 August Cross, Moline, Illinois – 46 +11

2 Coltin Killip, Galesburg, Illinois – 64 +29

3 Brady Stoffregen, Bettendorf, Iowa – 73 +38

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Alyse Cary, Bettendorf, Iowa – 76 +41

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Brycen Carlson, Orion, Illinois – 30 +10

2 Thomas Doyle, Monmouth, Illinois – 48 +28

Elks 9-hole Junior

June 14, 2024 | Iowa City Elks Club 590

Iowa City, Iowa – The Elks 9-hole Junior in Iowa City was a Eagle Point event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Elks Lodge. Special thanks to PGA head professional Terry Anderson and the entire Elks Lodge staff and members for hosting and administering this event.

Boys

Brody Heddens, Coralville, Iowa –

Girls 16-18

1 Sydney Dee, Solon, Iowa –

Boys 14-15 1

Girls 14-15 1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa

Boys

Girls 13 & Under

Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –

Elks 9-hole Pee Wee June 14, 2024 | Iowa City Elks Club 590

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 50 +13

2 Kellen Miller, Kalona, Iowa – 55 +18

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Melaine Gilmore, North Liberty, Iowa – 60 +23

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Henry Kaldenberg, Iowa City, Iowa – 52 +15

2 Xavier Roberts, Coralville, Iowa – 78 +41

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 49 +12

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Cullen Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 37 E

2 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –44 +7

3 Wyatt Lahr, North Liberty, Iowa – 50 +13

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Johnny Kaldenberg, Iowa City, Iowa – 33 +7

2 Oliver Zeidler, West Des Moines, Iowa –39 +13

3 Palmer Perez, Williamsburg, Iowa – 49 +23

Pictured to the Left Longest Putt Winner Johnny Kaldenberg

Optimist Junior Qualifier June 14, 2024 | Bos Landen Golf Club

Pella, Iowa – The Optimist Junior Championship Qualifier is an Eagle Point Event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior Tour held at Bos Landen GC.

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

Boys 16-18

1 Crew Klingner, Williamsburg, Iowa – 69 -3

2 Jayson Kubik, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 74 +2

T3 Tyler Santi, Indianola, Iowa – 75 +3

T3 Evan Powell, Panora, Iowa – 75 +3

T3 Noah Moberg, Grimes, Iowa – 75 +3

Girls 16-18

1 Saleah Vivanh-Vong, Des Moines, Iowa –79 +7

T2 Anna Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 84 +12

T2 Savannah Song, Windsor Heights, Iowa

– 84 +12

T2 Chloe Bolte, Sumner, Iowa – 84 +12

Boys 14-15

1 Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 74 +2

2 Kyle Besick, Pella, Iowa – 75 +3

3 Grady Oleson, Marion, Iowa – 78 +6

Girls 14-15

1 Bradlie McWilliams, Ottumwa, Iowa – 115 +43

2 Zoey Johnson, Ames, Iowa – 127 +55

Boys 12-13

1 Joe Greazel, Marshalltown, Iowa – 72 E

2 Elijah Anderson, Urbandale, Iowa – 76 +4

3 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 78 +6

Junior Tour Summer Kickoff June 17, 2024 | Edmundson Golf Course

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff is an Ace point event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Edmundson Golf Course. Thanks to Head Golf Professional Matt Sherlock and the entire Edmundson Golf Course staff for hosting this event.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Evan Flynn, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 67 -3

2 Evan Powell, Panora, Iowa – 71 +1 (won cardback against Menninga)

3 Eliot Menninga, Pella, Iowa – 71 +1

Girls 16-18

1 Jaylee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa – 85 +15

2 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 86 +16

3 Addy Boell, Glidden, Iowa – 92 +22

Boys 14-15

1 Tillman Papcun, Norwalk, Iowa – 72 +2

2 Rylan Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 77 +7

3 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 80 +10

Girls 14-15

1 Bradlie McWilliams, Ottumwa, Iowa – 92 +22

Boys 12-13

1 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 75 +5

2 Eli Thompson, Johnston, Iowa – 79 +9

3 Jameson Honts, West Des Moines, Iowa – 82 +12

Girls 13 & Under

T1 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 47 +12+

T1 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 47 +12

3 Isabel Carroll, Milan, Illinois – 54 +19

Boys 11 & Under

T1 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 38 +3

T1 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 38 +3

3 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 41 +6

Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff June 17, 2024 | Edmundson Golf Course

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Jack Sherlock, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 47 +12

Pee Wee Girls 12-13

1 Katelynn Bidney, Urbandale, Iowa – 52 +17

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Beckham O’Brien, Ottumwa, Iowa – 42 +7

2 Knox Vanderheiden, Dexter, Iowa – 45 +10

3 Kieran Smith, Ames, Iowa – 52 +17

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 Tegan Swanson, Indianola, Iowa – 47 +12

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Kyle Weber, Clive, Iowa – 54 +19

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Presley Sherlock, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 66 +31

2 Henley Zaputil, Albia, Iowa – 75 +40

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Hudson Brown, Des Moines, Iowa – 30 +7

2 Tate Wetrich, Ottumwa, Iowa – 39 +16

3 Ryker Spear, Burlington, Iowa – 41 +18

Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior June 18, 2024 | Prairie Links Center

Waverly, Iowa – Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior and Pee Wee was an Eagle 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.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Cael Nixon, Webster City, Iowa – 73 +1

2 Jayson Kubik, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 74 +2

3 Elijah Anderson, Clear Lake, Iowa – 75 +3

Girls 16-18

1 Madyson Mummelthei, Waverly, Iowa – 77 +5

2 Allie Pfantz, State Center, Iowa – 79 +7

T3 Reagan Mulder, Greene, Iowa – 83 +11

T3 Kaylie Kelchen, Lisbon, Iowa – 83 +11

Boys 14-15

T1 Cade Birdsell, Humbolt, Iowa – 77 +5

T1 Tommy Rhomberg, Mount Vernon, Iowa – 77 +5

T1 Cam Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 77 +5

Girls 14-15

1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 84 +12

2 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 98 +26

Boys 12-13

T1 Sid Hesse, Ossian, Iowa – 79 +7

T1 Calvin Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 79 +7

3 Max Mudd, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 81 +9

Girls 13 & Under

1 Addie Splinter, Dubuque, Iowa – 45 +9

2 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 48 +12

T3 Nora Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 51 +15

T3 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 51 +15

Boys 11 & Under

1 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 40 +4

Iowa PGA Prairie Links Pee Wee June 18, 2024 | Prairie Links Center

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 54 +18

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Eddie Miller, Waukon, Iowa – 51 +15

T2 Benjamin Smith, Belmond, Iowa – 56 +20

T2 Malachi Carpenter, Polk City, Iowa – 56 +20

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Cullen Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 43 +7

2 Tyson Junker, Waterloo, Iowa – 51 +15

3 Jack Becker, Sumner, Iowa – 56 -20

Pee Wee Girls 8-9

1 Alyvia Leitch, Victor, Iowa – 82 +46

Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Emeis June 19, 2024 | Emeis Golf Course

Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Emeis was an Partner Program Event on the 2024 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.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Evan Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 74 +2

T2 Ashton Schneider, DeWitt, Iowa – 75 +3

T2 Calvin Short, Bettendorf, Iowa – 75 +3

T2 Chase Hadley, Rock Island, Illinois – 75 +3

Girls 16-18

1 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois – 80 +8

2 Gracie Russell, Woodhull, Illinois – 82 +10

T3 Meredith Yung, Alexis, Illinois – 84 +12

T3 Camille Wood, Bettendorf, Iowa – 84 +12

Boys 14-15

1 Cole Harris, Bettendorf, Iowa – 71 -1

2 Jack Collins, Bettendorf, Iowa – 74 +2

3 Dylan Everitt, Bettendorf, Iowa – 75 +3

Girls 14-15

1 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 76 +4

2 Addie Fier, Preston, Iowa – 79 +7

3 Madeline Felts, Le Claire, Iowa – 92 +20

Boys 12-13

1 Colin Hiatt, Bettendorf, Iowa – 82 +10

2 Ibraheem Baig, Bettendorf, Iowa – 87 +15

3 Andrew Stopulos, Bettendorf, Iowa – 90 +18

Boys 11 & Under

T1 Matthew Nonnenmann, Taylor Ridge, Illinois – 47 +11

T1 William Weber, Bettendorf, Iowa – 47 +11

3 Andy George, Davenport, Iowa – 50 +14

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Beckett Cady, Bettendorf, Iowa – 57 +21

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Drake Maass, DeWitt, Iowa – 27 +8

2 Kingston Alston, Burlington, Iowa – 33 +14

3 Ethan Reeves, Eldridge, Iowa – 44 +25

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Brantley Behning, Calamus, Iowa – 39 +3

2 August Cross, Moline, Illinois – 46 +10

3 Eli Roman, Bettendorf, Iowa – 52 +16

Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under

1 Ava Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 46 +27

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.

Scholarship Winners, click here

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.

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.

Board of Directors

• Bobby Kehl

• Dan Kehl

• Gary Palmer

• Greg Mason

• Jason Prochaska

• Jeff Link

• Kathy Meardon

• Bobbi Adamson

• Jeff Delvaux -Executive Director

Iowa PGA 9-hole Junior at Kalona June 20, 2024 | Kalona Golf Course

Kalona, Iowa – The Iowa PGA 9-hole Junior and Pee Wee at Kalona was an Ace Point Event on the 2024 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Kalona Golf Club.

Special thanks to the entire staff at Kalona Golf Club for their support in hosting this event.

Boys 16-18 T1 Jaydon Nabb, Lowden, Iowa

Kalona, Iowa –

3 Drew Schlabaugh, Kalona, Iowa –

Girls 16-18

1 Hannah Graves, Illinois City, Illinois –

2 Meredith Yung, Alexis, Illinois –

3 Neva Graves, Illinois City, Illinois –

Boys 14-15

1 Ryder Laing, Solon, Iowa –

2

Girls 14-15

1 Kamryn Gilmore, West Liberty, Iowa

+12

2 Evelyn Bern, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –

Boys 12-13

1 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 43 +7

T2 Colton Wurster, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –47 +11

T2 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –47 +11

Girls 13 & Under

Boys 11 & Under

1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa

Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –

3 Graeme Laing, Solon, Iowa –

Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Kalona June 20, 2024 | Kalona Golf Course

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Kellen Miller, Kalona, Iowa – 49 +13

2 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 60 +24

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Sammy Perry, Ottumwa, Iowa – 50 +15

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 55 +20

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Kyler Weber, Clive, Iowa – 54 +19

2 Easton Onstot, Cumming, Iowa – 60 +25

Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under

1 Tate Wetrich, Ottumwa, Iowa – 25 +7

2 Ryker Spear, Burlington, Iowa – 26 +8

3 Palmer Perez, Williamsburg, Iowa – 28 +10

Woodland Hills Junior June 20, 2024 | Woodland Hills Golf Course

Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Woodland Hills Junior was a Birdie point event on the 2024 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.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

T1 Caden Weddingfeld, Ankeny, Iowa – 70 -1

T1 Gavin Drake, Grimes, Iowa – 70 -1

3 Carson Gallup, Charles City, Iowa – 72 +1

Girls 16-18

1 Hannah Kenkel, Waukee, Iowa – 79 +8

2 Lola Minnick, Urbandale, Iowa – 80 +9

T3 Adalyn Wiig, Clive, Iowa – 83 +12

T3 Chloe Sundet, Urbandale, Iowa – 83 +12

Boys 14-15

1 Parker Pittman, Johnston, Iowa – 73 +2

2 Drake Essing, Urbandale, Iowa – 75 +4

3 Mason Wineinger, Waukee, Iowa – 76 +5

Girls 14-15

1 Divya Bhargava, West Des Moines, Iowa – 97 +26

2 Alyx Swafford, Urbandale, Iowa – 98 +27

3 Kendall Curran, Urbandale, Iowa – 100 +29

Boys 12-13

1 Rowan Riddle, Johnston, Iowa – 68 -3

2 Sam Federly, Waukee, Iowa – 77 +6

3 Palmer Mertz, Altoona, Iowa – 79 +8

Girls 13 & Under

1 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 45 +10

Boys 11 & Under

1 Irvin Bui, Ankeny, Iowa – 49 +14

2 Gus Major, Des Moines, Iowa – 51 +16

Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship June 24-25, 2024 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

Cedar Falls, Iowa – The Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship presented by Community Motors was a Major point event on the 2024 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.

Junior Tour Results

Boys 16-18

1 Noah Moberg, Moline, Illinois – 70-73=143, -1

T2 Drew Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 7470=144, E

T2 Duncan Beelner, Ankeny, Iowa – 7074=144, E

T2 Max Faulkner, Marion, Iowa – 73-71=144, E

Girls 16-18

1 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa – 7774=151, +7

2 Lily Barker, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 7973=152, +8

T3 Elin Mueller, Dubuque, Iowa – 82-74=156, +12

T3 Lauren Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 7977=156, +12

Boys 14-15

1 Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa – 75-66=141, -3

2 Cam Brenden, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 7273=145, +1

3 Henry Thier, Dubuque, Iowa – 75-72=147, +3

Girls 14-15

1 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 80-75=155, +11

2 Grace Lewis, Oelwein, Iowa – 87-81=168, +24

T3 Halle Sobaski, Norway, Iowa – 89-82=171, +27

T3 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 8289=171, +27

T3 Grace Lewis, Oelwein, Iowa – 87 +15

Boys 12-13

1 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 6772=139, -5

2 Elijah Anderson, Urbandale, Iowa – 7374=147, +3

3 Joe Greazel, Marshalltown, Iowa – 8168=149, +5

Girls 13 & Under

1 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –45-43=88, +16

2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 47-42=89, +17

3 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 48-46=94, +22

Boys 11 & Under

1 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 3635=71, -1

2 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 3738=75, +3

3 Grayson Tiedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 4344=87, +15

Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship June 25, 2024 | Walters Ridge Golf Course

Pee Wee Tour Results

Pee Wee Boys 12-13

1 Zakkary Curry, West Des Moines, Iowa –38 +11

Pee Wee Boys 10-11

1 Jacob Carpenter, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 34 +7

2 Kieran Smith, Ames, Iowa – 41 +14

3 Lincoln Franck, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 45 +18

Pee Wee Girls 10-11

1 April Smart, Altoona, Iowa – 35 +8

2 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 36 +9

3 Arianna Imsland, Manchester, Iowa – 47 +20

Pee Wee Boys 8-9

1 Mason Jacobson, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 27 E

2 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 32 +5

3 Tyson Junker, Waterloo, Iowa – 36 +9

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 6, 2024.

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 6, 2025. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in 4 age categories: 7-9 years old, 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old and 14-15 years old. Registration for a local will only be available online from January 24th until 5 days prior to each event. Age for 2024 competition will be determined by participant’s age as of the National Final on April 6, 2025. 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.

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.

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Drive, Chip & Putt

Drive Chip & Putt

The first of twenty-one local Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers was held today at the Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, Iowa on Sunday, June 2. 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 Terrace Hills GC

Terrace Hills Golf Course | Altoona, Iowa | June 2, 2024

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA General Manager Rocky Sposato and the entire Terrace Hills Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Spirit Hollow GC

Spirit Hollow Golf Course | Burlington, Iowa | June 4, 2024

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

14-15

12-13

Boys 10-11

Boys 7-9

14-15

Girls 12-13

Girls 10-11

Girls 7-9

Boys

Greyson Dean

Girls

Alle Rose Booten

Boys

Grayson Scott

Rocco Fimmen

Luke Williamson

Charli Wisehart

Alina Denovellis

Koral Denovellis

Brady Gleeson

Samuel Carpenter

Lucinda Denovellis

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Gates Park GC

Gates Park Golf Course | Waterloo, Iowa | June 11, 2024

The Iowa PGA 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. Parker Stegall

Boys 12-13

Boys 10-11

Charlie Merron

Boys 7-9

Greyson Oconnor

Girls 14-15

Girls 12-13

Girls 10-11

Girls 7-9

Ernest Plunkett

Bree Stegall

Grace Carpenter

Tyson Shaw

Emmlaea Greenwood

Marcus Meeks

Maddie Scott

Kree Andrews

Ella Rice

Evelyn Perry

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Edmundson GC

Edmundson Golf Course | Oskaloosa, Iowa | June 16, 2024

The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Matt Sherlock and the entire Edmundson Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.

Qualifiers

Boys 14-15

1. Caleb Rhoads 2. Jaxson Mestdagh

Boys 12-13 1. Oliver Rediger 2. Gibson Blommers

Boys 7-9 1. Noam Rhoads 2. Oliver Zeidler

Girls 14-15 1. Laynie Shuman

Girls 10-11 1. Rhobie Shuman 2. Paisley Bennett

Girls 7-9 1. Presley Sherlock 2. Hadlie Shuman

Drive Chip & Putt

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Prairie Links

Prairie Links Golf & Event Center | Waverly, Iowa | June 18, 2024

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

Boys 12-13

10-11

Qualifiers

Boys

Maverick Fields

Keegan Yoder

Boys 7-9

Camden Smith

Archer Kofoed

Boys 14-15 1. Nicholas Bernhard

Kiefer Petersen

Sid Hesse

Eddie Miller

Girls 14-15

Kirsten Nuss

Girls 12-13

Nora Larimer

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Elmcrest CC

The Iowa PGA 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.

Elmcrest Country Club | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | June 19, 2024 Boys 14-15

Qualifiers

Girls 14-15

Caroline Zacharias

Jayden Koenig

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Thunder Hills CC

Thunder Hills Country Club | Peosta, Iowa | June 22, 2024

The Iowa PGA 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 12-13 1. Bentley Behnke

Wyatt Meier

Boys 10-11

1. Owen Davis 2. Soren Zittergruen

Boys 7-9

1. Jackson Heiar 2. Brady Wilson

Girls 14-15 1. Addie Splinter

Lucy Davis

Girls 12-13 1.Leighton Rauen

Boys 12-13 NAMES HERE

Evelyn Hedley

Girls 10-11

1. Charlotte Hedley 2. Anna Meier

Girls 7-9

Lucy Meier

Caroline Hedley

Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Pheasant Ridge GC

The Iowa PGA 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.

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course | Cedar Falls, Iowa | June 23, 2024 Boys

Qualifiers

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 Fall Series at Terrace Hills

Terrace Hills Golf Course

Altoona, IA

August 25

This will be an Ace Point event on the Iowa PGA junior schedule. Open to members and non-members of the Iowa PGA Junior tour.

18-Hole Divisions

Boys 16-18

Girls 16-18

Boys 14-15

Girls 14-15

Boys 12-13

Members: $55

Non-members: $70

9-Hole Divisions

Boys 11 & Under

Girls 13 & Under

Members: $45

Non-members: $60

The first tee time will go off at 8:00 am

A Pee Wee event will be held in conjunction. Boys & girls age 8-13 will play 9 holes. Boys & girls age 7 and under will play 6-7 holes.

9-Hole Divisions

Members: $30

Non-members: $45

Iowa PGA Contact Information

Tess Goudy: tgoudy@pgahq.com

Jacob Hesner: jhesner@pgahq.com

Blake Newell: bnewell@pgahq.com Office Phone: 319-648-0026

7-Hole Divisions

Members: $25

Non-members: $40

Terrace Hills Information

Head PGA Pro: Rocky Sposato Course Phone: (515) 967-2932

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.