Iowa PGA Board of Directors
Officers
President Erin Strieck, PGA Pinnacle CC
Vice President JR Millar, PGA Lake Bracken CC
Iowa PGA Board of Directors
Gene Bears, Jr., PGA Hillcrest CC
Jay Giannetto, PGA Elmwood CC
Brian Delaney, PGA Davenport CC
Secretary Todd Fowler, PGA Golf Galaxy - Davenport
Honorary President Matt Sherlock, PGA MK Golf Shops Inc.
Luke Donah, PGA Cedar Rapids CC
Sherry Newsome, PGA Indian Creek CC
Matt Ruehling, PGA Des Moines G & CC
Iowa PGA Foundation Board of Directors (Includes Officers Above)
Lisa Miller, PGA PGA Master Professional & Life Member
Kevin Dorrington, PGA Life Member
Darin Fisher, PGA William Penn University
Steve Hutton, PGA Geneva G & CC
Iowa PGA Section Staff
the Iowa PGA
Iowa PGA Executive Director: Greg Mason, PGA
Golf is still going great in Iowa and Western Illinois in 2025. Spring seemed to be more normal as we didn’t have excess rain or super-hot conditions. Hopefully your facilities are still growing. If you ever need assistance with what your facility can do better – from operations to board structure, please give us a call as we can connect you with a subject matter expert fairly quickly.
The Iowa Golf Council, a c(3) non-profit corporation – made up of the four main golf associations in the state –Iowa Golf Association, CMAA (Club Managers) – Tall Corn Chapter, Iowa Chapter of the GCSAA and the Iowa PGA – are working on planning the next golf summit in 2026. Save the date of May 11, 2026, at Wakonda Club in Des Moines. This is meant for anyone involved or interested in golf. We include some wonderful speakers and a networking component as well. We will also be scheduling the Women’s Golf Summit in May or June.
Please don’t forget to thank your club manager, golf course superintendent and PGA Professional for all the work they do on your behalf to make your experience at your facility better and better.
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 sends 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 Junior’s Retain Cup Matches
Coal Valley, Illinois – The Iowa PGA Junior’s defeated the Gateway PGA Junior’s 24 points to 7 points in the Cobra Puma Junior Cup Matches at Oakwood Country Club. This marks four wins for the Iowa PGA Junior’s. Back in 2017 Iowa PGA and Gateway PGA tied. Fantastic work by both the Iowa PGA Juniors and Gateway PGA Juniors for battling the past two days. Congratulations to the Iowa PGA Juniors!
The morning started off with Four-Ball Matches. The Iowa PGA Junior’s won five matches and lead 5 to 3 in the morning.
The five matches the Iowa PGA Junior’s won were with Cody Weaver and Jack Rogers defeating Samuel Ottwell and Kyle Chudd, 4 & 2. Rylee Brockhouse and Evelyn Kinney defeated Avery Arendell and Cydney Beckmann, 4 & 3. Logan Otting and Isaac Rumler defeated Bryce Schultz and Noah Cooper, 5 & 4. Allee Rose Booten and Sofia Parker defeated Haley Castello and Ashritha Nadella, 1 up. Harrison Hartke and Palmer Hansen defeated Kaiden Hermann and Leo Miller, 3 & 2.
The teams of Jaylee Shaffer and Kylie Wachtl were defeated by Ally Suhre and Morgan Nute, 2 up. Kirsten Nuss and Liliana Graham were defeated by Audrey Miller and Charlotte Stafford, 1 up. Lucas Laffoon and Henry Baker were defeated by Mukt Patel and Henry Gorin, 2 & 1.
The afternoon session featured Foursome (Alternate Shot) matches.
The Iowa PGA Junior’s won 7 points and the Gateway PGA Junior’s won 1 points in the Foursome Play.
Cody Weaver and Kylie Wachtl defeated Samuel Ottwell and Ally Suhre, 4 & 3. Isaac Rumler and Rylee Brockhouse defeated Noah Cooper and Morgan Nute, 3 & 2. Logan Otting and Evelyn Kinney defeated Bryce Schultz and Cydney Beckman, 3 & 2. Lucas Laffoon and Kirsten Nuss defeated Henry Gorin and Audrey Miller, 3 & 2. Henry Baker and Liliana Graham defeated Mukt Patel and Charlotte Stafford, 1 up. Harrison Hartke and Allee Rose Booten defeated Kaiden Hermann and Haley Castello, 3 & 2. Palmer Hansen and Sofia Parker defeated Leo Miller and Ashritha Nadella, 4 & 2.
The teams of Jack Rogers and Jaylee Shaffer were defeated by Kyle Chudd and Avery Arendell, 3 &2.
Thank you for representing the Iowa PGA Section and the state of Iowa.
The Iowa PGA Junior golfers won 12 on the final day of the Junior Cup Matches.
Six of the Iowa Junior’s team members won all three of their matches over the last two-days – Cody Weaver, Rylee Brockhouse, Evelyn Kinney, Logan Otting, Harrison Hartke and Palmer Hansen.
Today’s Single Matches included; Rylee Brockhouse defeated Avery Arendell, 4 & 3. Jaylee Shaffer defeated Audrey Miller, 6 & 5. Cody Weaver defeated Bryce Schultz, 4 & 3. Lucas Laffoon defeated Henry Gorin, 1 up. Jack Rogers defeated Kyle Chudd, 4 & 3. Liliana Graham defeated Morgan Nute, 3 & 2. Evelyn Kinney defeated Charlotte Stafford, 5 & 4. Logan Otting defeated Mukt Patel, 2 & 1. Henry Baker defeated Noah Cooper, 4 & 3. Harrison Hartke defeated Kaiden Hermann, 4 & 2. Palmer Hansen defeated Leo Miller, 1 up.
Kirsten Nuss was defeated by Cydney Beckman, 7 & 5. Allee Rose Booten was defeated by Haley Castello, 6 & 5. Sofia Parker was defeated by Ashrith Nadella, 3 & 2.
We had ties between Isaac Rumler, Samuel Ottwell, Kylie Wachtl, Ally Suhre.
Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Eric Drane and the entire Oakwood Country Club staff and membership for hosting this two-day event.
The Iowa PGA would also like to thank Title Sponsor Cobra Puma and Presenting Sponsors University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s PGM Program, Oakwood Country Club, Iowa PGA Section, Bug Soother and ECO Lips for their support for the Cobra Puma Junior Cup Matches.
2025 Iowa PGA Tournament Schedule
Date Tournament Course
July 7
July 14-15
July 21
July 28
August 1-3
August 4
August 11
August 19
August 21-22
August 25
September 2
September 8
September 15
September 22
September 26
September 29
Sept 30 - Oct 1
October 6-7
Iowa PGA Pro-Junior
Iowa PGA Professional Championship
Iowa PGA Pro-Assistant & Pro-Pro
Iowa PGA Junior / Senior Draw
92nd Iowa Open
Iowa PGA Western Illinois Team Challenge
Iowa PGA Pro-Select
Lennox / Quakerdale Pro-Am
Iowa Senior PGA Professional Championship
Harris Golf Cars Pro-Facility
Iowa Assistant PGA Professional Championship
Denali’s on the River Pro-Am
Junior vs. Senior Team Championship
Brown Deer GC
Echo Valley CC - Cedar-Ridge
Oakwood CC
The Meadows GC
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside
Lake Bracken CC
Gates Park GC
Elmwood CC
Geneva G&CC
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside
River Ridge GC
Westwood GC
Iowa PGA Pro-Scratch/Pro-Senior Scratch Finkbine GC
Iowa Women’s Professional Championship
Iowa PGA Pro-Senior
Iowa Cup Matches
NB Golf Cars/M&M Golf Cars October Shootout
Crow Valley GC
Bos Landen GC
Ames G&CC
Terrace Hills GC
2025 Iowa PGA Golf Pass
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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. 2025 marks the eleventh 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 4-5
Blue Top Ridge | Riverside, Iowa
Iowa Junior Open 9-Hole | August 11
Stone Creek GC | Willamsburg, Iowa
Iowa PGA Saddleback Junior | August 14
Saddleback Ridge GC | Solon, Iowa
Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic | August 15
Irv Warren Memorial GC | Waterloo, Iowa
Echo Valley 9-Hole 15U Junior Classic | August 18
Echo Valley CC | Norwalk, Iowa
Iowa PGA Junior at Sheaffer | August 19
Sheaffer Memorial GC | Fort Madison, Iowa
Iowa PGA Fall Junior at Terrace | September 7
Terrace Hills GC | Altoona, Iowa
Albaugh Junior Invitational | September 13-14
Talons Golf | Ankeny, Iowa
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series
Iowa Pee Wee Open | August 11
Stone Creek GC | Willamsburg, Iowa
Iowa PGA Saddleback Pee Wee | August 14
Saddleback Ridge GC | Solon, Iowa
Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic | August 15
Irv Warren Memorial GC | Waterloo, Iowa
Pee Wee Tour Championship Classic | August 18
Echo Valley CC | Norwalk, Iowa
Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Sheaffer | August 19
Sheaffer Memorial GC | Fort Madison, Iowa
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series | August 25
Terrace Hills GC | Altoona, Iowa
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IAPGA Junior Tour Fall Classic | September 27-28
Geneva G&CC | Muscatine, Iowa
Meet our Summer Interns
The Iowa PGA is excited to have Lucas, Caden, Jorryn, and Bella as part of the 2025 golf season and look forward to getting to know each of them.
Meet Lucas Van Berkel
Lucas Van Berkel is our first Tournament Intern for the 2025 season. He is currently attending Dordt University, majoring in Business Administration and he will be graduating May 2026. He worked as a golf course employee at The Ridge Golf Course in Sioux Center for 3 years and has experience working in the golf business. His ability to collaborate effectively with team members, coupled with his strong problem-solving and communication skills, has allowed him to contribute positively in a team-oriented environment.
Meet Caden Todtz
Caden Todtz is our second Tournament Intern for the season. Todtz is currently attending The University of Iowa, majoring in B.A. Sports Recreation Management. He will be graduating in December 2026. He is currently working with the athletic facilities. He has great experience in helping run various athletic events as well as providing customers.
Meet Jorryn Crall
Jorryn Crall is our final Tournament Intern for the season. Crall is currently attending The University of Iowa, majoring in Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing and Bachelor of Science – Sport and Recreation Management. She will be graduating in May 2027. Crall’s previous role as a Sports Development Intern with the Iowa City Area Sports Commission, has helped her gain hands-on experience in executing large-scale sports events and managing logistics, including event coordination, equipment inventory, and community engagement. Her experience as a Junior Golf League Volunteer with the Albia Golf and Country Club has further strengthened her passion for the game, teaching her the importance of leadership, clear communication, and teamwork.
Meet Bella Dixon
Bella Dixon is our third Tournament Intern for the season. Dixon is currently attending The University of Iowa, majoring in B.B.A, Business Analytics and Information Systems and minor in sports media and culture. She will be graduating in May 2026. Her interests lie in event coordination, sports marketing, and fostering positive community engagement through sports. She is particularly drawn to the dynamic nature of tournament operations and the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated professionals.
Championships Conducted by the Iowa Golf Association
July 12-13
July 20-21
July 26
July 28-30
August 4-6
August 8-10
August 11
August 14-16
August 14-16
September 12-14
September 19-20
September 22-23
September 29
Sep 30 - Oct 1
October 4
Iowa Adaptive Open
Iowa Senior Women’s Amateur
IGA Women’s Mid-Am Series Event #2
Terrace Hills GC, Altoona, Iowa
Rice Lake GC, Lake Mills, Iowa
Bos Landen GC, Pella, Iowa
Iowa Amateur Des Moines G&CC, West Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Women’s Amateur
Herman Sani Tournament
IGA Women’s Club Team
IGA Senior Match Play
IGA Senior Women’s Match Play Championship
Wife-Husband Championship
IGA Senior Four-Ball
Directors Cup Matches
IGA Club Team
Iowa Cup Matches
IGA Women’s Mid-Am Series Event #3
USGA Qualifying Events
July
July
July 24
August 18
Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa
Hyperion Field Club, Johnston, Iowa
Bos Landen GC, Pella, Iowa
Veenker Memorial GC, Ames, Iowa
Veenker Memorial GC, Ames, Iowa
Sunnyside CC, Waterloo, Iowa
Burlington GC, Burlington, Iowa
Echo Valley GC, Norwalk, Iowa
Short Hills CC, Moline, Illinois
Ames G&CC, Ames, Iowa
Lakeside Muni GC, Fort Dodge, Iowa
Iowa
U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier Beaver Hills GC, Cedar Falls, Iowa
September 9 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier Spirit Hollow GC, Burlington, Iowa
Additional Point Events for IGA Player of the Year
July 11-13 Iowa Masters
Veenker Memorial GC,
Briarwood GC, Ankeny, Iowa
Meet the IGA Staff & IGA Board of Directors
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
Paige Hoffman | Director of Development
Rylee Heryford | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2025
Erika Holmberg | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2025
Ashton Martens | P.J. Boatwright Intern -2025
IGA Board of Directors
Mike Purcell | President
Leighann LaRocca | Vice President
Vaughn Halyard | Secretary
Jon Brown | Treasurer
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
Steve Jermier (Past President)
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
WHEREVER YOU PLAY
Advocating for Turfgrass on Capitol Hill: Reflections from National Golf Day
Matt Beatty | Executive Director of Iowa Turfgrass Institute
Washington, DC – During the first week of May, I had the privilege of representing the Iowa Turfgrass Institute and our allied associations at National Golf Day in Washington, D.C. This annual event, organized by the American Golf Industry Coalition, brings together professionals from across the country to advocate for the game of golf—its economic impact, environmental benefits, and community value. But for turfgrass industry it’s also a critical opportunity to ensure our legislators understand the essential role that healthy, well-managed turfgrass plays beyond the game of golf.
While golf may be the backdrop for this event, the conversations go much deeper—into the science, stewardship, and sustainability that turfgrass professionals bring to communities across Iowa and the country. Turfgrass is not just about recreation; it’s about providing green infrastructure that improves water quality, reduces erosion, cools urban areas, and provides safe, functional spaces for play, events, and everyday activities.
Throughout the day, our delegation made up of members from ITI, Iowa GCSA, Iowa PGA, and Iowa CMAA had the chance to meet with Iowa’s congressional delegation and their staff. These meetings offered a chance to tell our story from the turf up— the importance of water quality research, nutrient management programs, and funding for turfgrass science at the university level. These are not golf-specific concerns. They impact sports fields, parks, municipal green spaces, and residential landscapes—spaces that directly influence the quality of life in our communities.
National Golf Day also underscored the importance of building relationships with lawmakers. Advocacy is not a one-time conversation; it’s a long-term investment in educating decision-makers on the complexity and value of our work. Seeing firsthand how accessible our elected officials can be was a powerful reminder that if we don’t tell our story, someone else will.
Beyond the meetings, National Golf Day includes a community service project. Dozens of us spent Friday morning working to beautify the Old Soldiers’ Home Golf Course. Managed by six veterans who are residents of Old Soldiers, it was a great opportunity to for us to lend a hand to their efforts and to give back to those who served.
As we continue our work here in Iowa, it’s essential that we remain connected to national conversations and advocate for the needs of the turfgrass industry at all levels. Whether it’s supporting science-based regulation, ensuring funding for turfgrass research at our universities, or addressing workforce challenges that impact every sector from lawn care to sports turf management—our collective voice matters.
I’m proud to have had the opportunity to share that message on behalf of our members in Washington, D.C., and I encourage everyone in our turfgrass community to stay informed, stay engaged, and take pride in the vital work we do. If you ever have the chance to attend National Golf Day, I highly recommend it.
Thanks to our 2025 Season Long Sponsors
The Iowa PGA is pleased to have the following corporate partners involved with the 2025 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 2025 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!
Date Tournament Course
July 10 Airport National Junior Airport National GC
July 10 Airport National Pee Wee Airport National GC
July 13 Parent Junior at Fyre Lake Fyre Lake GC
July 14
Fyre Lake Junior Classic Fyre Lake GC
July 14 Fyre Lake Pee Wee Classic Fyre Lake GC
July 15
July 16-17
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 17
July 17
July 17
Iowa City Junior at Finkbine Finkbine GC
Galesburg Junior Open Bunker Links GC | Lake Bracken CC
Galesburg Pee Wee Bunker Links GC
Iowa PGA Junior Championship Jester Park GC
Jester Park Pee Wee Jester Park GC
Iowa Games Junior Veenker Memorial GC
Iowa Games Pee Wee Veenker Memorial GC
Pheasant Ridge Junior Pheasant Ridge GC
July 17 Walters Ridge Pee Wee Walters Ridge GC
July 18
July 18
July 21-22
July 21
Quad CIties Junior at Duck Creek Duck Creek GC
Quad Cities Pee Wee at Duck Creek Duck Creek GC
Western Iowa Junior Open Carroll National GC | Carroll CC
Western Iowa Pee Wee Carroll National GC
July 22 Glynns Creek Pee Wee Glynns Creek GC
July 22
Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior Prairie Links Center
July 22 Prairie Pee Wee Prairie Links Center
July 22-23
July 23
July 23
July 25
July 25
Quad Cities Junior at Glynns Creek Glynns Creek GC
Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior Gardner GC
Iowa PGA Junior at Blank AH Blank GC
Western Illinois Junior Macomb CC
Western Illinois Pee Wee Macomb CC
July 28-29 JT Mid Summer Classic-18 hole Divisions Briarwood GC | Otter Creek GC
July 28
July 28
July 28-29
July 28
August 4-5
Quad Cities Junior at Pinnacle CC
Pinnacle CC
Quad Cities Pee Wee at Pinnacle CC Pinnacle CC
Valley View Junior Championship Valley View CC
Willow Creek Pee Wee Willow Creek GC
Iowa Junior Open Blue Top Ridge
August 10-11 Okoboji Junior Open Okoboji View GC | Brooks Golf
August 11
August 11
August 14
August 14
August 15
August 15
August 18
Iowa Junior Open 9-Hole Stone Creek GC
Iowa Pee Wee Open Stone Creek GC
Iowa PGA Junior Saddleback
Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Saddleback Ridge
Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic
Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic
Echo Valley 9-Hole 15U Junior Classic
August 18 Pee Wee Tour Championship
August 19
August 19
September 7
September 7
Iowa PGA Junior at Sheaffer Memorial
Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Sheaffer Memorial
Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series at Terrace
September 13-14 Albaugh Junior Invitational
September 27-28
Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic
Saddleback Ridge GC
Saddleback Ridge GC
Irv Warren Memorial GC
Irv Warren Memorial GC
Echo Valley CC
Echo Valley CC
Sheaffer Memorial GC
Sheaffer Memorial GC
Terrace Hills GC
Terrace Hills GC
Talons Golf
Geneva G&CC
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Tour
A developmental tour for Juniors 13 & under
The Iowa Pee Wee Tour has over 31 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.
2025 Pee Wee Tour Events
• IAPGA Spring Series Pee Wee at Ellis
• IAPGA Spring Pee Wee Open
• IPGA Spring Series Pee Wee at Muscatine
• Dick Zapf Lake Panorama Pee Wee
• Elks Lodge Pee Wee
• Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff
• Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Kalona
• Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship
• Quad Cities Pee Wee at Emeis
• Ankeny Pee Wee
• Southeast Iowa Pee Wee
• Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee
• 49th Girls Pee Wee
• QC Pee Wee at Short Hills
• Airport National Pee Wee
• Fyre Lake Pee Wee Classic
• Galesburg Pee Wee
• Jester Park Pee Wee
• Walters Ridge Pee Wee
• Quad Ciites Pee Wee at Duck Creek
• Western Iowa Pee Wee
• Glynns Creek Pee Wee
• Prairie Links Pee Wee
• Western Illinois Pee Wee
• Willow Creek Pee Wee
• Iowa Pee Wee Open
• Iowa PGA Pee Wee Saddleback Ridge
• Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic
• Pee Wee Tour Championship
• Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Sheaffer Memorial
• Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series at Terrace
$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!
Iowa PGA Junior Tour
2025 Junior Tour MAJOR Point Events
• IAPGA Spring Junior Open
• Principal Charity Classic Junior
• John Deere Classic Junior 14-18
• John Deere Classic Jr. Open 13 & Under
• 49th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship
• 49th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship 13U
• Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship
• Junior Cup Matches
• 49th Iowa Girls Jr. PGA Championship
• Galesburg Junior Open
• Western IA Junior Open
• JT Mid Summer Classic-18 hole Divisions
• Valley View Junior Championship
• Iowa Junior Open
• Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic
2025 Junior Tour ACE Point Events
• IAPGA Spring Series Junior at Ellis
• IPGA Spring Series Junior at Muscatine
• Junior Tour Summer Kickoff
• Team Junior & Stroke Play
• Southeast IA Junior
• Greater Cedar Rapids Junior
• Des Moines Junior
• Fyre Lake Junior Classic
• Iowa PGA Junior Championship
• Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior
• QC Junior at Glynns Creek
• Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior
• Iowa PGA Junior at Blank
• Okoboji Junior Open
• Iowa PGA Junior Saddleback
A full tournament experience for Juniors 18 and under $65 Membership Includes:
• Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic
• Iowa PGA Junior at Sheaffer Memorial
• Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace
For more information or registration, visit www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com or call the office at (319) 648-0026
The Iowa Junior tour has over 89 tournament opportunities in 2025. Play in competitive tournaments across Iowa and Western Illinois and compete for the Player of the Year!
• 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!
JAY GIANNETTO RETURNS to the JOHN DEERE CLASSIC Davis Thompson Set to Defend Title at TPC Deere Run
Zac Brown Band and Dierks Bentley to Perform on the Weekend
Written by: Barry Cronin
SILVIS, Illinois (June 18, 2025) – Iowa PGA Section champion Jay Giannetto qualified for the John Deere Classic last July almost as an afterthought when he won the Iowa PGA Professional event at Wakonda Club in Des Moines.
“I was focused on qualifying for the PGA Professional Championship (the PGA of America’s premier event for club pros),” said Giannetto in advance of his second appearance at the Deere, July 3-6, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. When he won a sudden death playoff on the first hole, he knew he would be spending the July 4th weekend in the Quad Cities. “It’s exciting to be going back.”
Giannetto, 43, is in his 11th year as head golf professional at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, where he grew up. He previously spent nine years as head pro at Ames Country Club and before that was an assistant at Newton Country Club.
When he last played the Deere in 2023, he shot 77-73 and missed the cut. This year, he hopes things will be different.
“Last time, you’re stepping into the unknown and there are a lot of unique feelings and emotions,” he recalled. “It’s something you’ve dreamed about your whole life. This time,
hopefully I’ll be ready for it. I’ve played that course (TPC Deere Run) so many times – and played well. It’d be awesome [to make the cut] and get a couple of extra days of golf.”
This year’s tournament will be a family affair for Giannetto. He will be renting a house in the area with his wife, six children and a couple of their spouses.
Giannetto hopes he won’t be the last section champion to play in the event, as the PGA Tour plans to cut the field to 140 players from 156, which it has been for decades. “To lose it would be a bummer,” said Giannetto, who serves as Iowa PGA tournament chairman. “I hope there’s a way we can keep it. It means a lot to guys.”
Davis Thompson’s victory at last year’s John Deere Classic was one for the record books. He shot 28-under par for the tournament, one stroke better than previous record-holder Michael Kim in 2018.
Thompson, 26, will be back to defend his title at Deere Run, where the pros will fight it out for their share of the tournament’s $8.4 million purse (the winner receives $1,512,000 conveniently conveyed to his bank account via direct deposit). Will there be another record? No one knows. But the Deere is well-known as a “go-low” tournament, so it’s definitely a possibility.
This year’s field is a combination of big names, young dudes who aspire to be big names and veterans looking to get into the FedExCup Playoffs or, failing that, hang onto their PGA Tour status for next year. Big names
Jay Giannetto Picture from 2023 John Deere Classic
veterans
Rickie Fowler and Max Homa – both multiple U.S. Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team members – and plenty of young up-and-comers, such as newly-minted pro Luke Clanton and Tour sophomore Michael Thorbjornsen, who were runners up to Thompson last year, are in the field. So is former Vanderbilt star and Deere sponsor exemption Gordon Sargent, who recently turned pro, and David Ford, who starred at North Carolina before recently turning pro.
And, like Clanton and Thorbjornsen before them, this year’s highly decorated amateur sponsor invitees Jackson Koivun, Michael La Sasso and Ben James are sure to give local fans and TV viewers across the globe a glimpse of golf’s future, if not contending for the title.
Meanwhile, Ben Griffin, who has won twice and notched eight other top 10 finishes, has committed to play. He’s No. 15 in the Official World Golf Rankings and is ranked fifth in the FedExCup Playoffs standings.
“We’re thrilled with the way our field is shaping up this year,” said tournament director Andrew Lehman. “We have a good mix of players. Veterans who have had a lot of success on Tour as well as a lot of hungry young guys looking to make a name for themselves and take the next step in their careers.”
Zach Johnson, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa native who has a Masters and a British Open to his name, also owns a John Deere Classic title (2012). Now 49 years old, he’ll be back at the Deere just as he has been every year since receiving a sponsor exemption in 2002.
A big motivator for everyone is eligibility for the FedExCup Playoffs, now in its 19th year. This year, for the first time, only those ranked among the top 70 are eligible. Used to be the top 100 qualified.
The aforementioned Kim, Sungjae Im and Daniel Berger sit among the top 30 for playoff eligibility and have committed to the Deere in the hope of improving their status. Past champions Lucas Glover (2021), J.T. Poston (2023), former World No. 1 and PGA Championship winner Jason Day and Denny McCarthy are in the top 50 in the playoff rankings while Jake Knapp, former Stanford standouts Patrick Rodgers and Karl Vilips, Alex Smalley and Eric Cole hover among the top 70.
The tournament will have a “local” flavor, depending on one’s definition of local. Two University of Illinois alumni – Nick Hardy, a native of the Chicago suburb of Northbrook and co-champion of the 2023 Zurich Classic, a two-man team event, and Brian Campbell, winner of this year’s Mexico Open – will rep the orange and blue. Doug Ghim, native of the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines who played junior golf with Hardy but who went to the University of Texas, is in the field. In 15 events this year, Ghim has made 10 cuts and has three top 25 finishes.
Perhaps the most significant recent news is that John Deere extended its tournament sponsorship through 2030. Deere thereby maintains its position as the second longest sponsorship on the PGA Tour and provides the event with the kind of financial stability it needs to continue to grow and improve.
David Thompson by JR Howell
“John Deere is the best title sponsor on the Tour,” said Lehman, who has been a member of the tournament staff for 19 years. “Their sponsorship enables the event to improve every year and provides Deere with a way to give back to the Quad Cities community through the Birdies for Charity program.” The John Deere Classic figures to hit the $200 million mark in charitable giving since its inception in 1971. Ninety-nine percent of the money has been raised since 1998 when John Deere’s sponsorship began.
Thompson’s victory last year changed his life, obviously for the better. He was invited to his first Masters and was eligible to play in Signature Events with their $20 million purses and their no-cut 70-man fields. And he said he does feel a difference.
“Just going based off numbers, the top 20 players in the world are always in those Signature Events, so I guess the field is a little tougher than a regular PGA TOUR event,” he said. “It’s definitely kind of opened my eyes to see that I’ve got a lot of stuff to work on and a lot of stuff to get better at.”
Part of the challenge would appear to be mental. A member of his high school championship basketball team, the 6-foot 4-inch 195-pound Thompson can be seen on YouTube videos knocking down 3-pointers. “There’s definitely some things [in basketball] you can apply to golf,” he said. “You’re not thinking too much…you’re just kind of reacting and shooting shots. [With golf] there’s a lot of time between shots. A lot of thoughts can run through your head. Sometimes you just have to react and just be an athlete and just hit the shot required.”
Once more, the John Deere Classic will be about more than just golf. For the third straight tournament the Concerts on the Course series will bring post-round entertainment to the 18th hole at TPC Deere Run. This year, country music star Dierks Bentley will perform on Saturday while Zac Brown Band entertains on Sunday. The 90-minute shows are scheduled to start 45 minutes after the last putt drops. Purchase of a tournament grounds ticket gets a ticketholder admission to the tournament and the concert.
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“The ‘Concerts on the Course’ initiative has helped us make the John Deere Classic even more a community event than it has always been,” Lehman said. “People who might not know anything about golf now will come out to Deere Run and see the beauty of this golf course. They might be inspired to pick up a golf club. At a minimum they have a greater appreciation for our community’s most important fundraiser.”
NOTA BENE: Some of the other notables in this year’s field are 2026 U.S. Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker; 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett, the beneficiary of Jordan Spieth’s epic meltdown; former Presidents Cup team member Kevin Kisner, who works as NBC’s primary analyst when he’s not playing the Tour, and two-time Presidents Cup team member Adam Hadwin of Canada.
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PGA Golf Management Program Internship Program
A robust internship program sits at the heart of the PGA Golf Management Program at the University of Nebraska. 16 months of full-time internship work in the golf industry are required before graduation. That makes the PGA Golf Management Program one of the most “hands-on” programs at the University! Internships provide students the experience they need to land that first job and help them test drive all the areas of the golf industry. We have students working all over the world this summer including quite a few in the Iowa PGA Section. Here are the students you may see this summer around your area:
Makenna Carlson - Story City, Iowa
Makenna Carlson, Sophomore Story City, Iowa
Internship Site: Des Moines Golf & CC
“I have loved learning how to run tournaments and leagues. I get to work closely with Janet on women’s league and it has been so fun!”
Colton Sedlacek - McCook, Nebraska
Colton Sedlacek, Sophomore McCook, Nebraska
Internship Site: TPC Deere Run
“Favorite part working at TPC Deere Run is that I get to work in a small team who all take the time to show me how to do things in golf and I get so much value out of it. Everyone here is so nice and welcoming and eager to help me grow.”
Easton Korell - Adel, Iowa
Easton Korell, Sophomore Adel, Iowa
Internship Site: The Harvester
“I’ve been able to make so many connections here. Not only with The Harvester’s professional staff but also the pros from all over the Iowa PGA Section who come and play.”
Ben Greteman - Algona, Iowa
Ben Greteman, Sophomore Algona, Iowa
Internship Site: The Harvester
“My favorite part so far has been getting to experience one of the best clubs in Iowa while learning from an amazing team.”
Colton Sedlacek - McCook, Nebraska
Jack Hansen, Sophomore Jefferson, Iowa
Internship Site: Des Moines Golf & CC
“I’ve loved working at Des Moines Golf & CC this summer because I’ve been able to meet many of the members and build relationships with them”
2025 Iowa PGA
Summer Results
Section Results
Team McCarty/Schmid Wins Iowa PGA Kick-Off Fourball April 7, 2025 |
Spirit Hollow Golf Course
Burlington, Iowa – Sean McCarty and Jeff Schmid both of Brown Deer Golf Club won the Iowa PGA Kick-Off Fourball on Monday, April 7 at Spirit Hollow Golf Course. The team of McCarty and Schmid turned in a team score of 4-under-par 68.
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.
McCarty took home first place in the Open Division & Senior Division with a round of 2-under-par 70. McCarty turned in birdies on holes 3, 9, 10, 13 and 16 including bogeys on holes 2, 4 and 14.
PGA Life Member Dave Ranney took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a round of 14-over-par 86. Ranney turned in bogeys on holes 7, 9, 10, 12 and 16 including double bogeys on holes 4, 5, 6 and 11.
PGA Life Member Joe Butler took home first place in the Legends Division with a round of 2-over-par 74. Butler turned in a birdie on hole 2 including bogeys on holes 3, 5 and 8.
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Brian Lorenz and the entire membership and staff of Spirit Hollow Golf Course for hosting this event.
Iowa PGA Spring Meeting & Pro-Pro April 14, 2025 | Blue Top Ridge
Riverside, Iowa – Blue Top Ridge played host to the 2025 Iowa PGA Spring Meeting and Pro-Pro event presented by Harris Golf Cars and Under Armour. The morning included updates from the PGA of America Chief Membership Officer John Esterbrook, Jr., Iowa PGA Section Officers and Board.
The players also competed in a Pro-Pro event here on Monday, April 14 at Blue Top Ridge. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Harris Golf Cars and Under Armour. Teams for the Pro-Pro were comprised of two Iowa PGA Professionals competing in an 18-hole Team Event, one of best ball of two format.
Flight 1 –
The first-place team was Brian Buerman of Elmcrest Country Club, Brian Johnson of Elmcrest Country Club, Aaron Krueger of Wakonda Club and Brian Delaney of Davenport Country Club with a round of 9-under-par 135.
Flight 2 –
Two-way tie for first place with the teams of Tannor Gardner of Terrace Hills Golf Course, Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course, JR Millar of Lake Bracken Country Club and Aidan Gist of Lake Bracken Country Club; Blake Newell of Iowa PGA Section, PGA Life Member Larry Castagnoli, Adam Pritchard of Hyperion Field Club and Brian Lorenz of Spirit Hollow Golf Course both teams turned in a total score of even-par 144.
Special thanks Chief Membership Officer John Easterbook, Jr., PGA of America
Staff Accountant John Herbert, District 8 Director Phil Anderson of Hazeltine National PGA General Manager and PGA of America Career Consultant Kevin Drew for coming to speak to our Iowa PGA Members. Thank you to all that attended and golf in the afternoon.
The Iowa PGA would like to thank Presenting Sponsors Scott Harris, Spencer Haldeman with Harris Golf Cars and John Sheridan with Under Armour.
We would also like to thank PGA Director of Golf Mike McNaramara, Golf Course Superintendent Dave Beik and the entire Blue Top Ridge staff for hosting this event.
Iowa PGA Glen Oaks Pro-Am April 21, 2025 | Glen Oaks Country Club
OPEN
SENIOR
SUPER SENIOR
LEGENDS Jennings Gibb Rohde Butler
Presenting Sponsor
West Des Moines, Iowa – The Team of Tate Carlson of Elmwood Country Club and his team of Jeff Miller, Mike Mazour and Dave Mattox took home first place at the Iowa PGA Glen Oaks Pro-Am Presented by Concert Golf Partners on Monday, April 21 at Glen Oaks Country Club. Team Carlson turned in 7 quota points.
Teams are comprised of one professional and three amateurs. Each professional will be responsible for providing their own amateurs. 18-Hole Individual Low Pro and Team Point Quota System. The overall team winner is the team that accumulates the most points above their total quota. If no team exceeds their quota, then the winners will be the team that is closest to achieving their overall quota.
In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Glen Oaks Pro-Am featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.
Matt Jennings of Bos Landen Golf Club took home first place in the Open Division with a 4-under-par 67. The runner up Ben Montgomery of Airport National Golf Course turned in a round of 3-under-par 68.
Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf took home first place in the Senior Division with a 2-under-par 69. The runner up Sean McCarty of Brown Deer Golf Club turned in a round of even-par 71.
PGA Life Member Mark Rohde took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a 10-over-par 81.
PGA Life Member Joe Butler took home first in the Legends Division with a 5-over-par 76. The runner up PGA Life Member Larry Castagnoli turned in a round of 9-over-par 80.
Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Concert Golf Partners/Glen Oaks Country Club for sponsoring this event and adding $1,500 to the Professional Purse. We greatly appreciate it!
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA General Manager Don Tracy, Matt Mikkelsen PGA Associate/Head Professional and the entire Glen Oaks Country Club staff and membership for hosting this event.
Iowa PGA Veenker Pro Challenge April 28, 2025 | Veenker Memorial Golf Course
Division Winners
OPEN (3 way tie)
SENIOR
SUPER SENIOR
LEGENDS (2 way tie)
Gibb, Steffen, Vining
Dinnebier Ranney
Howe, Castagnoli
Presenting Sponsors
Ames, Iowa – Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course and Tommy Vining of Hyperion Field Club won the Iowa PGA KickOff Fourball Presented by Antigua and Golf Status on Monday, April 28 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course. The team of Schmid and Gibb turned in a team score of 5-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 Team All Pro featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.
The Open Division had a three-way tie for first place with Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf, Steffen and Vining. Gibb, Steffen and Vining all turned in a round of 3-over-par 75.
John Dinnebier of Briarwood Golf Club took home first place in the Senior Division with a round of 1-under-par 71. Dinnebier turned in birdies on holes 4, 5, 7, 10, 14 and 18 including bogeys on holes 1, 2, 11, 16 and 17.
PGA Life Member Dave Ranney took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a round of 9-over-par 81. Ranney turned in a birdie on hole 7; bogeys on holes 1, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14 and 18 including a double bogey on holes 15.
The Legends Division had a two-way tie for first place with Scott Howe of Des Moines Golf & Country Club and PGA Life Member Larry Castagnoli. Howe and Castagnoli both turned in a round of 11-over-par 83.
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Greg Dingel and staff of Veenker Memorial Golf Course for hosting this event. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsors Sales Representative John McMillian of Antigua Apparel and Client Success Representative Paul Murcek of Golf Status for being on site today and supporting the Iowa PGA Veenker Pro Challenge.
2025 PGA Professional Championship April 27-30, 2025 | PGA Golf Club
Port St. Lucie, Florida – The Iowa PGA had four Iowa PGA Members competed in the PGA Professional Championship on April 27-30, 2025, at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports, Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club, Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club and Darin Fisher of William Penn University.
Round one:
Schmid’s first round score of 69, he carded birdies on holes 6, 9, 14 and 17 including bogeys on holes 4 and 17.
Vest’s first round score of 75, he carded birdies on holes 6, 13 and 15; bogeys on holes 7, 8, 9, 17 and 18 including a double bogey on hole 11.
Giannetto’s first round score of 78, he carded a birdie on hole 15; bogeys on holes 3, 7, 9, 13 and 17 including a double bogey on hole 12.
Fisher’s first round score of 79, he carded bogeys on holes 2, 9 and 12 including double bogeys on holes 10 and 18.
Round two:
Schmid’s second round he carded birdies on holes 1, 7, 12 and 16 including bogeys on holes 3, 14 and 17. His 36-hole total scores were 69-71, 3-under-par.
Vest’s second round he carded a birdie on hole 10; bogeys on holes 5, 6 and 8; an eagle on hole 7 including a double bogey on hole 9. His 36-hole total scores were 75-75=150, 7-over-par.
Fisher’s second round he carded bogey on holes 1, 12, 15 and 17. His 36-hole total scores were 79-75=154, 11-over-par.
Giannetto’s second round he carded birdies on holes 3, 4 and 13; bogeys on holes 10 and 12 including double bogeys on holes 6, 9 and 11. His 36-hole total scores were 78-77=155, 12-over-par.
Vest, Fisher and Giannetto missed the projected 36-hole cut.
Round three:
Schmid’s third round he carded birdies on holes birdies 7, 8 and 16 including bogeys on holes 3, 5, 10, 17 and 18.
Final Round:
Schmid’s final round he carded birdies on holes 13 and 16; bogeys on holes 2, 3, 4, 15 and 17 including double bogeys on holes 11 and 18. His 72-hole total scores were 69-71-74-80=294, 7-over-par.
Thank you Giannetto, Fisher, Schmid and Vest for representing the Iowa PGA Section on the big stage.
Iowa PGA Match Play Championship
May 5-6, 2025 | Oakwood Country Club
Players were seeded according to the Master Points List kept by the Iowa PGA and player reputation.
Gibb won the Iowa PGA Match Play by defeating Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville, Iowa in the final match, 2 & 1.
Here is Gibb’s path through the Match Play Brackets.
Gibb earned a first-round bye. He faced Eric Drane of Oakwood Country Club in the second round, defeating him 2 & 1. He then went to knock off Kevin Trobaugh of Des Moines Golf & Country Club, 2 & 1 in round three. In the Quarterfinals Gibb took on Matt Jennings of Bos Landen Golf Club and defeated him, 2 & 1 in the match. In the Semifinals Gibb defeated Zach Steffen of Terrace Hills Golf Course, 2 up. The final Championship match had Gibb defeating Schmid, 2 & 1 to win the 2025 Iowa PGA Match Play Championship.
We would also like to thank PGA Head Professional Eric Drane, PGA Golf Instructor John Kelly and the entire Oakwood Country Club staff and membership for hosting this event.
Coal Valley, Illinois – The Iowa PGA Match Play Champion is Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf. The event was held on May 5-6 at Oakwood Country Club.
Fisher Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
June 25-29, 2025 | Broadmoor Golf Club
Schmid Qualifies
Omaha, Nebraska – Iowa PGA Member Darin Fisher for qualifying for the 45th U.S. Senior Open Final in Omaha! Next stop U.S. Senior Open Championship in Broadmoor Golf Club on June 25-29, 2025. Congratulations Fish we are proud of you!
Fisher carded birdies on holes 1, 7, 9, 10 and 17 including bogeys on holes 2 and 11 with a round of 69, 3-under-par.
for Principal Charity Classic May 30 - June 1, 2025 | Wakonda Club
Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa PGA Member Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer Golf Club competed in the Principal Charity Classic on May 30 – June 1, 2025.
Schmid’s 54-hole rounds of 65-72-69=206, 10-under-par and placed him T18th place.
Round one
Schmid in round one carded birdies on holes 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 18 including a bogey on hole 13.
Round two
Schmid in round two carded birdies on holes 5, 8, 12 and 18 including bogeys on holes 7, 13 and 14.
Final round
Schmid in final round birdies on holes 5, 7, 12, 13, 15 and 18 including bogeys on holes 3, 9 and 14.
Thanks, and very proud that you represented Iowa PGA so well Jeff Schmid in the Principal Charity Classic. Great work Schmid!
Iowa PGA Senior Match Play Championship
May
13-14,
2025 | Short Hills Country Club
East Moline, Illinois – The Iowa PGA Senior Match Play Champion is Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf. The event was held on Tuesday, May 13 at Short Hills Country Club.
The single elimination Senior Match Play Championship. Players will be seeded by the Iowa PGA Master Points List. Defending champion receives the first overall seed.
Judd Gibb won the Iowa PGA Match Play by defeating Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course in the final match, 2 & 1.
Here is Gibb’s path through the Senior Match Play Brackets.
Gibb earned a first-round bye. He faced Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links Golf Course in the second round, defeating him 3 & 2. In the Semi-finals Gibb took on Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Club, 3 & 2 in round three. The final Championship match had Gibb defeating Black, 2 & 1 to win the 2025 Iowa PGA Senior Match Play Championship.
We would also like to thank PGA General Manager Gary Manes, PGA Head Professional John Schrempf and the entire Short Hills Country Club staff and membership for hosting this event.
Iowa PGA Otter Creek Classic
May 19, 2025 | Otter Creek Golf Course
Presenting Sponsors
Division Winners
OPEN
SENIOR (2 WAY TIE)
SUPER SENIOR
LEGENDS
Montgomery
Vest & Black
Ranney
Smith
Ankeny, Iowa – The teams of Tate Carlson of Elmwood Country Club and Chris Smith of Nike Golf; PGA Life Member Larry Castagnoli and PGA Life Member Kris Smith and Matt Erger of Airport National Golf Course and Ben Montgomery of Airport National Golf Course all tied for first place at the Iowa PGA Otter Creek Classic Presented by AndersonOrd and GOLFSTATUS on Monday, May 19 at Otter Creek Golf Course. All Teams turned in a team score of 3-under-par 32.
Due to the weather we had to cut the event from 18-holes to 9-hole event holes 10-18
In addition to the team event, the Iowa PGA Otter Creek Classic featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior, Super Senior and Legends Divisions.
Montgomery took home first place in the Open Division with a round of 3-under-par 32.
The Senior Division was tied between Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports and Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course both turned in even-under-par 35.
PGA Life Member Dave Ranney took home first place in the Super Senior Division with a round of 3-over-par 38.
Kris Smith took home first place in the Legends Division with a round of even-par 35.
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Curt Ingham and the entire Otter Creek Golf Course staff for hosting this event.
2025 Senior PGA Championship
May 22-25, 2025 | Congressional
Country Club
Bethesda, Maryland – Three of our Iowa PGA Members competed in the 2025 Senior PGA Championship at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland (May 22-25, 2025). Schmid T58th place after the 72-hole championship.
Schmid, McCarty and Gibb were part of the Corebridge financial PGA Team Top 35 that will competed in the 2025 Senior PGA Championship.
Thank you to Schmid, McCarty and Gibb for representing the Iowa PGA Section on the big stage.
Round 1
Schmid’s first round he carded birdies on holes 6 and 16. His first-round total score of 70.
McCarty’s first round he carded bogeys on holes 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 including a double bogey on hole 14. His firstround total score was 83.
Gibb’s first round he carded bogeys on holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 17 and 18 including a double bogey on hole 10. His firstround total score was 83.
Round 2
Schmid’s second round he carded birdies on holes 9 and 14 including bogeys on holes 4, 8, 10 and 14. His second-round total score of 74.
McCarty’s second round he carded birdies on holes 11 and 12; bogeys on holes 5, 11 and 18 including a double bogey on hole 6. His second-round total score of 75.
Gibb’s second round he carded a birdie on hole 7; bogeys on holes 4, 6, 12, 13, 14, 17 and 18 including a double bogey on hole 1. His second-round total score of 80.
The projected 36-hole cut was +4. McCarty and Gibb fought hard.
Round 3
Schmid’s third round he carded birdies on holes 6 and 13; bogeys on holes 2, 4, 9, 14 and 18 including a double bogey on hole 17. His third-round score of 77.
Final Round
Schmid’s final round he carded bogeys on holes 2, 4, 7, 9 and 18. His four-day total scores was 70-74-77-77=298 and finished T58th place.
Iowa PGA 36 Hole Classic June 2, 2025 | Elmwood Country Club
Marshalltown, Iowa – Tracy Vest of Lake House Sports won the 36-Hole Classic, Monday, June 2 at Elmwood Country Club both turning in a 1-over par total in a playoff against Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club.
The Iowa PGA 36-Hole Classic featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior, Super Senior, and Legends Divisions.
The Open Division and Senior Division winner was Vest with rounds of 70-71=141, 1-over-par.
The Super Senior Division winner was Ken Schall of Ken Schall Performance Studio with rounds of 76-75=151, 11-overpar.
The Legends Division winner was PGA Life member Larry Castagnoli with rounds of 74-77=151, 11-over-par.
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Jay Giannetto and the entire Elmwood Country Club staff for hosting this event.
Junior Academy Stroke Play Event June 10, 2025 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Cedar Falls, Iowa – Adam Luehmann of Beaver Hills Country Club won the Open Division Junior Academy Stroke Play event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Luehmann turned into a 3-under-par round of 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 best shot (scramble) and the Professionals played their own ball. The team score was the better score of the two scores (1-best ball).
Two teams tied for first place John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and his partner Harper Homewood; Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course and his partner of Conner Barthole both turned in the scores of 9-under-par 63 in the Junior Academy Stroke Play Team event.
Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play Event June 11, 2025 | Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Cedar Falls, Iowa – The Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play event took place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course.
There was a tie for first place between Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf and Anthony Gal the Senior Division. Both Gibb and Galvin turned in scores of 67 5-under-par.
John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course won the Super Senior Division with a even-par round of 72.
Life Member Larry Castagnoli won the Legends Division with a 2-under-par round of 70.
There was also a team event where Professionals were paired with Junior Academy participants for a fun team event. The Junior Golfers played shambles (choose best tee shot) and the Professionals played their own ball. The team score was two best balls of four.
Gibb and his partner Trace Hager won the Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play event by shooting 11-under-par 133.
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Director of Golf John Bermel, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Jacob Bermel,
Thank you to all the Golf Instructors that played a huge part in helping the Junior Academy Campers Succeed!
John Bermel, Jacob Bermel, Zach Steffen, Tannor Gardner, John Thompson, Mike Armes, Jacob Shultz, Mel Tomczuk, Todd Fowler, Adam Luehmann, Mark Atchinsonm Judd Gibb, Sean McCarty, Casey Harvey, Chris Black, Ben Bermel, Brian Conser, Jeff Schmid and Larry Castagnoli
June
16, 2025
Davenport Country Club
Pleasant Valley, Iowa – The Champions of the Scouting America Pro-Am are Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club and his team from Adam Hilgenbrink, Ryan Gilbert, Nathan Wall and Nick Kiederlen with 48 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.
Giannetto won the Open Division with 30 quota points.
McCarty and Gibb tie for first in the Senior Division both finished with 29 quota points.
John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course won the Super Senior Division with 19 quota points.
Life Member Larry Castagnoli won the Legends Division with 20 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.
Division Winners
OPEN
SENIOR -2waytie
SUPER SENIOR
LEGENDS
Bermel
Castagnoli
Giannetto
McCarty & Gibb
Team Giannetto/Trobaugh Wins North Iowa Team Championship June 23, 2025 | Prairie Links Center
Presenting Sponsor
Waverly, Iowa – The Champions of the Iowa PGA North Iowa Team Championship Presented by Maui Jim on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Prairie Links Center are Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club and Kevin Trobaugh of Des Moines Golf & Country Club turned in a round of 62 10-under-par.
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 North Iowa Team Championship featured individual competitions for the Open, Senior and Legends Divisions.
Giannetto and Davis Sutton of Cedar Rapids Country Club both tied for first place in the Open Division both turned in a round of 67 5-under-par.
Two-way tie for first place in the Senior Division between Jeff Schmid and Sean McCarty both of Brown Deer Golf Club. Schmid and McCarty both turned a round of 68 4-under-par.
A tie for first place between PGA Life Members Larry Castagnoli and Kris Smith in the Legends Division both turned in a round of 74 2-over-par.
Flag event Winners won a gift from Maui Jim:
• Hole 4 – Davis Sutton
• Hole 8 – Andrew Kinney
• Hole 14 – John Thompson
• Hole 16 – Sean McCarty
Special thanks to Sales Representative Mark Morrissey of Maui Jim for being our Presenting Sponsor and supporting this event and being on site today. The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional John Thompson and the entire Prairie Links Center staff for hosting this event.
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2025 Hole In Ones
Sofia Parker Rylan Weaver
Sofia Parker of Iowa City had a hole in one on #6 with a hybrid from 173 yards! Congratulations Parker!!
Jay McCausland
Jay McCausland of Waterloo, Iowa had a hole in one on #7 with a 7-iron from 180 yards! Congratulations Jay!
Rylan Weaver of Gilman, Iowa had a hole in one on #9 with a 9-iron from 138 yards! Congratulations Rylan!
Emmett Zehr
Emmett Zehr had a hole in one on #9 used an 5-iron from 145 yards! Congratulations Emmett!
James Vollbeer of Edridge, Iowa had a hole in one on #3 with a 8-iron from 118 yards! Congratulations James!
James Vollbeer
Brooklynn Conard 4th Place National Drive Chip and Putt Augusta National | April 6, 2025
Augusta, Georgia – Brooklynn Conard took the stage on Sunday, April 7 at National Drive Chip and Putt at Augusta National. Conard finished in the Girls 10-11 age division in 4th place.
In the golf world the month of April belongs to one tournament. A tournament that for the last 91 years has featured some of the best players, story lines and performances. The Masters has come to be known as, “a tradition unlike any other,” to all golf fans. But, before we get to one of golf’s biggest spectacles, August National will host 80 junior golfers for the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Among those 80 participates are Brooklynn Conard which qualified through the Iowa PGA’s Drive, Chip and Putt events in 2024.
Junior Tour Results
Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open April 12, 2025 | Ellis Park Golf Course
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – The first event of the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior Tour and Pee Wee Tour started today with the Iowa PGA Spring Junior and Pee Wee. This was a ACE point event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Ellis Park Golf Course. Special thanks to head PGA Professional Mark McMahon and the entire Ellis Park Golf Course Staff for hosting this event.
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
1 Ethan Blomme, Bettendorf, Iowa – 71 -1
2 Levi Jack, Grinnell, Iowa – 73 +1
3 Drew Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 75 +3
Girls 16-18
1 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 72 +1
2 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 76 +5
3 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa – 79 +8
Boys 14-15
1 Connor Columbus, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –75 +3
2 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa – 75 +3
3 Nolan Murphy, Carthage, Illinois – 75 +3
Girls 14-15
1 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –80 +9
2 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 80 +9
3 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 83 +12
Boys 12-13
1 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 76 +4
2 Sam Federly, Waukee, Iowa – 77 +5
3 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 82 +10
Girls 13 & Under
1 Payton Bjorseth, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 47 +11
2 Tegan Swanson, Indianola, Iowa – 48 +12
3 Charli Wisehart, Carthage, Illinois – 52 +16
Boys 11 & Under
1 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 42 +6
2 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –43 +7
3 Marcel Gutierrez, Zapopan, Iowa – 43 +7
Closest to the Pin #4
PIctured to the left
Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa
Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open April 12, 2025 | Ellis Park Golf Course
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Lincoln Franck, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 70 +34
Pee Wee Girls 12-13
1 Kinlee Buntenbach, Urbandale, Iowa – 78 +42
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Wyatt Lahr, North Liberty, Iowa – 49 +13
2 Isaac Reade, Monticello, Iowa – 52 +16
3 Henry Howell, Bettendorf, Iowa – 57 +21
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 43 +7
2 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 44 +8
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 42 +6
2 Brooks A ‘ Hearn, North Liberty, Iowa –46 +10
3 Jack Becker, Sumner, Iowa – 46 +10
Pee Wee Girls 8-9
1 Addison Nugent, Ames, Iowa – 59 +23
2 Reese Buntenbach, Urbandale, Iowa – 79 +43
Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under
1 Brady Albery, Bettendorf, Iowa – 28 +8
2 Oliver Zeidler, West Des Moines, Iowa –29 +9
3 Palmer Perez, Williamsburg, Iowa – 39 +19
Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open Elmwood Country Club | Ames Golf & Country Club
AMES & MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA - The Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open was a Major Point Event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Ames Golf & Country Club (Round 1) Elmwood Country Club (Final Round) on April 26-27. First Hole in One of the 2025 season! Hole in 1 on #6! Sofia Parker used a hybrid from 173. Congratulations Sofia, click here to see the moment it was captured on video by her family. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Scott Nugent and the entire Ames Golf & Country Club staff for their support in hosting round one of this event. The Iowa PGA wants to thank PGA Head Professional Jay Giannetto and the entire Elmwood Country Club staff for their support in hosting round one of this event.
April 26-27, 2025
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
1 Jonathan Ward, Waukee, Iowa – 6973=142, +1
2 Vaughn Roseman, Walcott, Iowa – 6778=145, +4
3 Noah Moberg, Grimes, Iowa – 76-71=147, +6
Girls 16-18
1 Rylee Brockhouse, Muscatine, Iowa – 7574=149, +8
2 Kylie Wachtl, Fairfax, Iowa – 83-83=166, +25
3 Jaylee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa – 8584=169, +28
Boys 14-15
1 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –77-72=149, +8
2 Rylan Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 74-78=152, +11
3 Elijah Anderson, Urbandale, Iowa – 7577=152, +11
Girls 14-15
1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 7887=165, +24
2 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 8286=168, +27
3 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 7594=169, +28
Boys 12-13
1 Landon Lentz, Atchison, Kansas – 7183=154, +13
2 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 7482=156, +15
3 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 7484=158, +17
Girls 13 & Under
1 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 4253=95, +26
2 Payton Bjorseth, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –52-62=114, +45
Boys 11 & Under
1 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 4047=87, +17
2 Patrick Smith, Ames, Iowa – 49-45=94, +24
3 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –48-48=96, +26
Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open
April 26, 2025 | Ames Golf & Country Club
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Vincent Heller, Boone, Iowa – 46 +11
2 Aaron Montenegro, Altoona, Iowa – 49 +14
3 Lincoln Carpenter, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 57 +22
Pee Wee Girls 12-13
1 Ava Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 43 +8
2 Jordin Wynja, Huxley, Iowa – 54 +19
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Jack Henningsen, Atlantic, Iowa – 43 +8
2 Gus Major, Des Moines, Iowa – 47 +12
T3 Paxston Dougherty, Belmond, Iowa – 48 +13
T3 Kashton Ballard, Milan, Illinois – 48 +13
T3 Jack Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 48 +13
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 Elsie Remington, Robins, Iowa – 42 +7
2 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 43 +8
3 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 44 +9
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 40 +5
2 Hudson Brown, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 52 +17
3 Braxton Larson, Grimes, Iowa – 58 +23
Pee Wee Girls 8-9
1 Addison Nugent, Ames, Iowa – 59 +24
2 Hazel Hibben, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 65 +30
Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under
1 Brady Albery, Bettendorf, Iowa – 28 +4
2 Oliver Zeidler, West Des Moines, Iowa – 31 +7
3 Barron Gunderson-Argaez, Boone, Iowa – 42 +18
Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under
1 Margo Walker, Ames, Iowa – 53 +29
First Hole in One of the 2025 season! Hole in 1 on #6! Sofia Parker used a hybrid from 173. Congratulations Sofia, click here to see the moment it was captured on video by her family.
Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine May 4, 2025 | Muscatine Municipal Golf Course
MUSCATINE, IOWA – The Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine was an Ace Point Event on the 2025 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 Zander Panek, Bettendorf, Iowa – 69 -3
T2 Grant Sherrick, Bettendorf, Iowa – 72 E
T2 Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 72 E
Girls 16-18
1 Meredith Yung, Alexis, Illinois – 77 +5
2 Jaylee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa – 80 +8
3 Bretlyn Decker, Central City, Iowa – 82 +10
Boys 14-15
1 Michael Phillips, Eldridge, Iowa – 72 E
2 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 74 +2
3 Rowan Riddle, Johnston, Iowa – 77 +5
Girls 14-15
1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 76 +4
2 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa – 84 +12
3 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 89 +17
Boys 12-13
1 Sam Federly, Waukee, Iowa – 72 E
2 Jameson Honts, West Des Moines, Iowa – 74 +2
3 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 78 +6
Girls 13 & Under
1 Ava Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 42 +6
2 Libby Knutzon, Altoona, Iowa – 56 +20
3 Addy Reynolds, Coralville, Iowa – 59 +23
Boys 11 & Under
T1 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –43 +7
T1 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 43 +7
3 Nolan Theiler, Iowa City, Iowa – 47 +11
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine May 4, 2025 | Muscatine Municipal Golf Course
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Lincoln Carpenter, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 47 +11
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Kashton Ballard, Milan, Illinois – 47 +11
2 Henry Busch, Muscatine, Iowa – 68 +32
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 39 +3
2 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 44 +8
3 Maya Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 48 +12
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Jack Becker, Sumner, Iowa – 42 +6
2 Maddox Krieger, Muscatine, Iowa – 48 +12
3 Payton Morris, Bloomfield, Iowa – 61 +25
Pee Wee Girls 8-9
1 Holland Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 66 +30
2 BeaAnna Decker, Central City, Iowa – 75 +39
Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under
1 Brady Albery, Bettendorf, Iowa – 33 +9
2 Kohen Otto, Durant, Iowa – 38 +14
3 Hudson Wink, Conesville, Iowa – 39 +15
Principal Charity Junior Open May 26, 2025 | Wakonda Club
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Principal Charity Classic Junior Open was a Major point event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Wakonda Club. Hole in 1 on #9! Rylan Weaver used a 9-iron from 138! Congratulations Rylan!
Thanks to PGA Director of Golf Aaron Krueger, PGA Head Professional Grant Feilmann, PGA Assistant Gofl Professional and the entire Wakonda 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 Vaughn Roseman, Walcott, Iowa – 67 -5
2 Logan Otting, Marion, Iowa – 68 -4
3 Zander Panek, Bettendorf, Iowa – 69 -3
Girls 16-18
1 Morgan Rupp, Marion, Iowa – 70 -3
2 Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa – 75 +2
3 Evelyn Kinney, Norwalk, Iowa – 79 +6
Boys 14-15
1 Nolan Murphy, Carthage, Illinois – 71 -1
2 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 72 E
3 Elijah Anderson, Urbandale, Iowa – 74 +2
Girls 14-15
1 Lilana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 81 +8
2 Addie Splinter, Dubuque, Iowa – 82 +9
T3 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa – 84 +11
T3 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 84 +11
Boys 12-13
1 Jameson Honts, West Des Moines, Iowa – 71 -2
T2 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa -75 +2
T2 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 75 +2
Twin Pines Junior June 6, 2025 | Twin Pines Golf Course
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – The Iowa PGA Twin Pines Junior and Pee Wee was a Eagle point event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Twin Pines Golf Course. Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Steve Charters and the entire staff at Twin Pines Golf Course for hosting the event.
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
1 Anthony Boelter, Iowa City, Iowa – 65 -7
2 Gavin Drake, Grimes, Iowa – 67 -5
T3 Levi Jack, Grinnell, Iowa – 68 -4
T3 Logan Otting, Marion, Iowa – 68 -4
Girls 16-18
1 Lily Barker, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 69 -4
2 Bretlyn Decker, Central City, Iowa – 74 +1
3 Shaylin Munson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –75 +2
Boys 14-15
1 Palmer Mertz, Altoona, Iowa – 68 -4
2 Connor Columbus, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 69 -3
T3 Kobe Ridout, Solon, Iowa – 76 +4
T3 Michael Phillips, Eldridge, Iowa – 76 +4
T3 Madden Wiedner, Clinton, Iowa – 76 +4
Girls 14-15
1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 77 +4 (won in a playoff)
2 Hayley Morris, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 77 +4
3 Kate Altorfer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 79 +6
Boys 12-13
1 Anthony Gebski, Coralville, Iowa – 66 -1
2 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 72 E
T3 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –73 +1
T3 Leyton Zoske, Solon, Iowa – 73 +1
Girls 13 & Under
T1 Nora Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 47 +11
T1 Payton Bjorseth, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –47 +11
T3 Holland Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 53 +17
T3 Rhielle Hansen, Victor, Iowa – 53 +17
Boys 11 & Under
1 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 35 -1
2 Mason Cole, Marion, Iowa – 51 +15
Pictured to the left: Longest Putt Winner Adalyn Wiig Hole #9 - 19 feet
Twin Pines Pee Wee June 6, 2025 | Twin Pines Golf Course
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Lincoln Franck, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 58 +22
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Wyatt Lahr, North Liberty, Iowa – 45 +9
2 Jacob Carpenter, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 49 +13
T3 Henry Howell, Bettendorf, Iowa – 53 +17
T3 Remington Sharp, Galesburg, Illinois –53 +17
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 39 +3
2 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 40 +4
3 Elsie Remington, Robins, Iowa – 44 +8
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Avett Holmer, Davenport, Iowa – 40 +4
T2 Drake Maass, DeWitt, Iowa – 49 +13
T2 Oliver Zeidler, West Des Moines, Iowa –49 +13
Pee Wee Girls 8-9
1 Addison Nugent, Ames, Iowa – 56 +20
2 Holland Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 63 +27
3 BeaAnna Decker, Central City, Iowa – 73 +37
John Deere Classic Junior 14-18
June 9-10, 2025 | TPC Deere Run
SILVIS, ILLINOIS – The John Deere Classic Junior Open was a Major Point Event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at TPC Deere Run. We would like to thank John Deere Classic and Tournament Director Andrew Lehman for their support as title sponsor.
Special thanks to PGA General Manager Todd Hajduk, PGA Head Professional Mason Jobin and the entire staff at TPC Deere Run for their support in hosting 2-day event.
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
1 Owen VanZuiden, Fulton, Illinois – 70-80=150, +8
2 Cole Harris, Bettendorf, Iowa – 76-75=151, +9
3 Kyler Besick, Pella, Iowa – 75-78=153, +11
Girls 16-18
1 Camille Wood, Bettendorf, Iowa – 81-87=168, +26
2 Jaylee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa – 87-82=169, +27
3 Lauren Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 94-86=180, +38
Boys 14-15
1 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 74-78=152, +10
2 Rowan Riddle, Johnston, Iowa – 75-82=157, +15
3 Harrison Hartke, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 74-85=159, +17
Girls 14-15
1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 89-89=178, +36
2 Ella Sherrick, Bettendorf, Iowa – 89-91=180, +38
3 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa – 9587=182, +40
Boys 12-13
T1 Landon Lentz, Atchison, Kansas – 72-81=153, +11
T1 Zeke Smith, Omaha, Nebraska – 76-77=153, +11
T1 Jackson Kettner, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 76-77=153, +11
Girls 13 & Under
1 Qwinn Green, Overland Park, Kansas – 42-41=83
2 Ava Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 41-45=86
3 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 50-48=98, +27
Boys 11 & Under
1 Rory French, Northfield, Minnesota – 40-39=79, +8
T2 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 43-39=82, +11
T2 Liam Egan, Woodbury, Minnesota – 40-42=82, +11
HOLE IN ONES
First Round - Jay McCausland had a hole in one on #7 and used a 7-iron with 180 yards! Congratulations Jay!
Final Round - James Vollbeer had a hole in one on #3 and used a 8-iron with 118 yards! Congratulations James!
Veenker Junior Amateur June 10, 2025 | Veenker Memorial Golf Course
AMES, IOWA – The Iowa PGA Veenker Junior Amateur was a Birdie point event and a Partner Program Event on the 2025 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 Dylan Jarchow, Grimes, Iowa – 73 +3
2 Cole Scott, Urbandale, Iowa – 75 +3
T3 Jacob Bonefas, Independence, Iowa – 77 +5
T3 David Doud, Earlham, Iowa – 77 +5
Girls 16-18
1 Brinley Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 95 +22
Boys 11 & Under
1 Chase Hummel, Grimes, Iowa – 46 +10
2 Jack Van Hauen, Ames, Iowa – 47 +11
3 Malachi Carpenter, Polk City, Iowa – 52 +16
Boys 14-15
1 Rowan Josephson, Huxley, Iowa – 81 +9
2 Jagger Odgaard, Ankeny, Iowa – 84 +12
T3 Drew Boyd, Ankeny, Iowa – 85 +13
T3 Oliver Bormann, Ankeny, Iowa – 85 +13
Girls 14-15
1 Hadley Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 108 +35
2 Finley Hargrafen, Ames, Iowa – 128 +55
Boys 12-13
T1 Sage Livingston, Adel, Iowa – 84 +12
T1 Bronson Kirchoff, Gilbert, Iowa – 84 +12
3 Abram Jensen, Ames, Iowa – 92 +20
Girls 13 & Under
1 Tegan Swanson, Indianola, Iowa – 67 +31
Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley June 11, 2025 | Pleasant Valley Golf Course
IOWA CITY, IOWA – The Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley was a Birdie point event and part of the Partner Program on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Pleasant Valley Golf Course.
Special thanks to Iowa City Golf Council, Tournament Director Larry Noska, PGA Golf Instructor Dillon Baker and the entire staff at Pleasant Valley Golf Course for hosting this event.
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
Jaxon Adkisson, Davenport, Iowa –
Garrett LaDue, Anamosa, Iowa –
Chase Hadley, Rock Island, Illinois – 73 +1
Girls 16-18
1 Bretlyn Decker, Central City, Iowa –
2 Olivia Swartzendruber, Kalona, Iowa –
Boys 14-15
+13
Girls 14-15
Boys 12-13
Girls 13 & Under
+18
Rhielle Hansen, Victor, Iowa –
3 Addy Reynolds, Coralville, Iowa – 63 +27
Boys 11 & Under
1 Benjamin Rummans, Milan, Illinois –
+12 2 Jacob Kirk, Iowa City, Iowa –
Rummans, Milan, Illinois –
45th Annual Junior Golf Academy
June 8-12, 2025 | Phesant Ridge Golf Course
Cedar Falls, Iowa – The 45th Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy was held on June 8-12 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and Northern Iowa. Thank you to PING (Sales Rep Ben Vaughn) for sponsoring the Junior Golf Academy. Special thanks to all the awesome golf instructors who took the time out of their busy schedules to come and give the 47 campers a great experience on learning this great game!
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.
We would like to thank all campers and families for coming and spending time with us getting to learn from our awesome golf instructors!
Tournament Results
Boys 16-17
1 Drew Burk, Holstein, Iowa – 71 -1
2 Beckett Rhoads, Brooklyn, Iowa – 73 +1
3 Hunter Daisy, Tipton, Iowa – 74 +2
Girls 16-17
1 Chanley Lynch, Princeton, Iowa – 96 +24
Boys 14-15
1 Hayden Welch, Donnellson, Iowa – 77 +5
2 Ephram Hallgren, Burlington, Iowa – 80 +8
3 Caleb Rhoads, Brooklyn, Iowa – 81 +9
Girls 14-15
1 Harper Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 98 +26
2 Ella Sweeney, Waterloo, Iowa – 107 +35
Boys 12-13
1 Grayson Scott, Donnellson, Iowa – 81 +9
2 Conner Barthole, Ankeny, Iowa – 85 +13
3 Tucker Brumm, Osage, Iowa – 89 +17
Girls 12-13
1 Holland Homewood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 109 +37
Elks 9-hole Junior June 13, 2025 | Iowa City Elks Club 590
IOWA CITY, IOWA - The Elks Lodge 9-hole Junior and Pee Wee in Iowa City was a Eagle Point event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Elks Lodge. Hole in 1 on #9! Emmett Zehr used an 5-iron from 145 yards. Congratulations Emmett! Special thanks to PGA head professional Terry Anderson and the entire Elks Lodge staff and members for hosting and administering this event.
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
1 Isaac Wendt, Coralville, Iowa –
2 William Reynolds, Muscatine, Iowa – 39 +2
T3 Sam Perry, Coralville, Iowa – 40 +3
T3 Luke Rechkemmer, North Liberty, Iowa – 40 +3
Girls 16-18
1 Jaya Farlinger, Solon, Iowa – 49 +12
Boys 14-15
1 Palmer Mertz, Altoona, Iowa –
E 2 Kobe Ridout, Solon, Iowa –
Hove,
Girls 14-15
1 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa –
+1 T2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa –
T2 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa –
T2 Kate Altorfer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –
+8
Boys 12-13
1 Anthony Gebski, Coralville, Iowa –
2 Leyton Zoske, Solon, Iowa –
T3 Cash Thomann, Danville, Iowa –
T3 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –40 +3
Girls 13 & Under
1 Addy Reynolds, Coralville, Iowa – 56 +19
2 Katelyn Kneeland, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –63 +26
3 Gabryel Rasmussen, Anamosa, Iowa –67 +30
Boys 11 & Under
T1 Nolan Theiler, Iowa City, Iowa – 44 +7
T1 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –44 +7
3 Graeme Laing, Solon, Iowa – 47 +10
Elks 9-hole Pee Wee June 13, 2025 | Iowa City Elks Club 590
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Keegan Martin, West Branch, Iowa – 49 +12
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Emmett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 44 +7
2 William Reinders, West Des Moines, Iowa – 50 +13
T3 Wyatt Lehr, North Liberty, Iowa – 51 +14
T3 Braxton Thomas, West Branch, Iowa –51 +14
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 40 +3
T2 Elsie Remington, Robins, Iowa – 47 +10
T2 Josie Remington, Robins, Iowa – 47 +10
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Finnegan Drey, North Liberty, Iowa – 42 +5
2 Johnny Kaldenberg, Iowa City, Iowa – 43 +6
3 Brady Alvery, Bettendorf, Iowa – 47 +10
Pictured to the left Hole in One Hole in 1 on #9! Emmett Zehr used an 5-iron from 145 yards. Congratulations Emmett!
Optimist Junior Qualifier June 13, 2025 | Bos Landen Golf Club
PELLA, IOWA – The Optimist Junior Championship Qualifier is an Eagle Point Event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior Tour held at Bos Landen Golf Club.
Special thanks to head professional Matt Jennings and the entire Bos Landen Golf Course staff for hosting the Optimist Junior Qualifier.
Boys 16-18
1 Logan Lacour, Grimes, Iowa – 71 -1
T2 Ian Lantz, West Des Moines, Iowa – 72 E
T2 Dylan Stegen, Waukon, Iowa – 72 E
T2 Jackson Buchanan, Indianola, Iowa – 72
E
Girls 16-18
1 Grace Lewis, Oelwein, Iowa – 74 +2
2 Piper Sandfort, Urbandale, Iowa – 80 +8
3 Adalyn Wiig, Clive, Iowa – 82 +10
Boys 14-15
T1 Grady Hicks, Waukee, Iowa – 75 +3
T1 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 75 +3
3 Anderson Dana, Pella, Iowa – 80 +8
Girls 14-15
1 Addicyn Sailer, Dakota Dunes, South Dakota – 86 +14
2 Zoey Johnson, Ames, Iowa – 96 +24
Boys 12-13
1 Sage Livingston, Adel, Iowa – 86 +14
2 Lincoln Hilsabeck, Monroe, Iowa – 88 +16
3 Anakin Kofoed, West Branch, Iowa – 94 +22
WHEREVER YOU PLAY
Junior Tour Summer Kickoff June 16, 2025 | Edmundson Golf Course
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – The Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff is an Ace point event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Edmundson Golf Course. Thanks to PGA Head Golf Professional Matt Sherlock, PGA Head Golf Professional Jeff Smith and the entire Edmundson Golf Course staff for hosting this event.
Boys 16-18
1 Chase Perrin, Grimes, Iowa – 68 -2
2 Jackson Zeller, Grimes, Iowa – 71 +1
3 Caleb Gaffney, Rockwell City, Iowa – 72 +2
Girls 16-18
1 Taylor Rasmussen, Clarinda, Iowa – 78 +8
2 Jaylee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa – 81 +11
3 Meredith Yung, Alexis, Illinois – 84 +14
Boys 14-15
1 Rylan Weaver, Gilman, Iowa –
3 Grady Hicks, Waukee, Iowa –
Girls 14-15
1 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –84 +14
T2 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 85 +15 T2 Lily Schrage, Tiffin, Iowa – 85 +15
Boys 12-13
T1 Grayson Tiedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 73 +3
T1 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 73 +3
3 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 78 +8
Girls 13 & Under
1 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 44 +9
2 Tegan Swanson, Indianola, Iowa – 48 +13
Boys 11 & Under
1 William Reinders, West Des Moines, Iowa – 53 +18
Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff June 16, 2025 | Edmundson Golf Course
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Gibson Blommers, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 49 +14
2 Jack Sherlock, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 57 +22
3 Clinton Henry, Kellogg, Iowa – 58 +23
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Isaac Shawver, Newton, Iowa – 44 +9
2 Carter Combs, Waukee, Iowa – 45 +10
3 Emmett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 46 +11
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 46 +11
2 Maya Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 47 +12
3 Sadie Bethel, Ankeny, Iowa – 56 +21
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Kyler Weber, Clive, Iowa – 39 +4
2 Garrett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 47 +12
3 Rory Vanderlinden, Moulton, Iowa – 52 +17
Pee Wee Girls 8-9
1 Henley Zaputil, Albia, Iowa – 63 +28
2 Presley Sherlock, Oskaloosa, Iowa – 72 +37
3 Milana Todorovich, Bishop Hill, Illinois –74 +39
Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under
1 Myles Weber, Clive, Iowa – 33 +10
2 Kyson Fitch, Mingo, Iowa – 52 +29
Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under
1 Jaycee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa – 46 +23
49th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship 14-18
June
18-19,
2025 | Gates Park Golf Course
WATERLOO, IOWA – The 49th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship was a Major point event on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Gates Park Golf Course. Congratulations to Parker Rogers and Cody Weaver who qualified to compete in the 2025 Junior PGA Championship in West Lafayette, Indiana on July 29 – August 1, 2025 at the Brick Boilermaker Golf Complex.
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
1 Parker Rodgers, Nevada, Iowa – 6967=136, -8 (won in a playoff)
2 Cody Weaver, Gilman, Iowa – 6868=136, -8
3 Luke Leverenz, Blue Grass, Iowa – 6772=139, -5
Boys 14-15
1 Henry Their, Dubuque, Iowa – 6876=144, E
2 Andrew Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 7273=145, +1
3 Palmer Hansen, Waverly, Iowa – 7274=146, +2 (won in a playoff)
Boys 12-13
1 Sam Federly, Waukee, Iowa – 6977=146, +2
2 Dekker Junge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 7675=151, +7
3 Jackson Kettner, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 7578=153, +9
Boys 11 & Under
1 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –37-43=80, +8
2 Eli Domino, Huxley, Iowa – 38-45=83, +11
3 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 4443=87, +15
Iowa PGA 9-hole Junior at Kalona June 19, 2025 | Kalona Golf Course
KALONA, IOWA – The Iowa PGA 9-hole Junior and Pee Wee at Kalona was an Ace Point Event on the 2025 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
1 Braiden Moore, Van Horne, Iowa –
2 William Reynolds, Muscatine, Iowa –
T3 Owen Steinman, Tipton, Iowa –
T3 Thomas Rhomberg, Mount Vernon, Iowa – 40 +4
T3 Luke Martensen, Jewell, Iowa –
+4 T3 Eli Ollinger, Vinton, Iowa – 40 +4
Girls 16-18
1
1
Boys 14-15
2 Owen Heesch, Solon, Iowa –
+9 T3 Kobe Ridout, Solon, Iowa –
Girls 14-15
T1
Boys 12-13
1 Anthony Gebski, Coralville, Iowa
Cash Thomann, Danville, Iowa –
3 Kellen Miller, Kalona, Iowa –
Girls 13 & Under
1 Jordyn Yearian, Williamsburg, Iowa – 56 +21
2 Melanie Gilmore, West Liberty, Iowa – 62 +27
Iowa PGA Pee Wee at Kalona June 19, 2025 | Kalona Golf Course
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
T1 Keegan Martin, West Branch, Iowa – 55 +20
T1 Will Sheedy, Burlington, Iowa – 55 +20
3 Luke Mueller, Bettendorf, Iowa – 58 +23
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Wyatt Lahr, North Liberty, Iowa – 50 +15
2 Ryan Mueller, Bettendorf, Iowa – 63 +28
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Tate Wetrich, Ottumwa, Iowa – 55 +20
2 Payton Morris, Bloomfield, Iowa – 61 +26
3 Maverick Driscoll, West Des Moines, Iowa – 65 +30
Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under
1 Palmer Perez, Williamsburg, Iowa – 27 +9
2 Myles Weber, Clive, Iowa – 30 +12
3 Hudson Wink, Conesville, Iowa – 39 +21
Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship
June 23-24, 2025 | Pheasant
Ridge Golf Course
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – The Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship presented by Community Motors was a Major point event on the 2025 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 Ty Haisman, Polk City, Iowa – 73-69=142, -2
2 Max Faulkner, Marion, Iowa – 71-73=144, E
T3 Vaughn Roseman, Walcott, Iowa – 7570=145, +1
T3 Brady Underberg, Altoona, Iowa – 7273=145, +1
Girls 16-18
1 Bree Stegall, Waterloo, Iowa – 75-72=147, +3
T2 Gracie Russell, Woodhull, Illinois – 7576=151, +7
T2 Grace Lewis, Oelwein, Iowa – 77-74=151, +7
Boys 14-15
1 Michael Koury, Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa – 7268=140, -4
2 Joe Greazel, Marshalltown, Iowa – 7175=146, +2
3 Joel Bilskemper, North Liberty, Iowa – 7078=148, +4
Girls 14-15
1 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 7578=153, +9
2 Kirsten Nuss, New Hampton, Iowa – 7975=154, +10
3 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –81-80=161, +17
Boys 12-13
1 Jackson Rabe, Webster City, Iowa – 7273=145, +1
2 James Vollbeer, Eldridge, Iowa – 7769=146, +2
T3 Hayden Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 7475=149, +5
T3 Champ Dorrity, Cedar Rapids, Iowa –73-76=149, +5
T3 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 7475=149, +5
Girls 13 & Under
1 Nora Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 5050=100, +28
Boys 11 & Under
1 Ian Johnson, Bettendorf, Iowa – 38-36=74, +2
2 Jackson Bernabe, North Liberty, Iowa –45-44=89, +17
3 Patrick Smith, Ames, Iowa – 46-45=91, +19
Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship June 24, 2025 | Walters Ridge Golf Course
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Jet Lester, New Hampton, Iowa – 52 +25
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Coen Carlson, Waterloo, Iowa – 47 +20
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 Ariel Arends, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 32 +5
2 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 33 +6
3 Sadie Bethel, Ankeny, Iowa – 41 +14
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Hendrick Klein, Coon Rapids, Iowa – 33 +6
2 Jack Becker, Sumner, Iowa – 34 +7
3 Nickolas Anderson-Monnahan, Marion, Iowa – 38 +11
Pee Wee Girls 8-9
1 Kree Andrews, Clear Lake, Iowa – 35 +8
2 Hazel Hibben, Cedar Falls, Iowa – 46 +19
Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under
1 Kyson Fitch, Mingo, Iowa – 52 +25
Pee Wee Girls 7 & Under
1 Jaycee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa – 52 +25
Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Emeis June 25, 2025 | Emeis Golf Course
DAVENPORT, IOWA – The Quad Cities Junior and Pee Wee at Emeis was an Partner Program Event on the 2025 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 – 71 -1
2 Henry Sobaski, Fairfax, Iowa – 72 E
3 Cale Kleppe, Ossian, Iowa – 73 +1
Girls 16-18
T1 Addison Eckhardt, Eldridge, Iowa – 61 +9
T1 Meredith Yung, Alexis, Illinois – 61 +9
3 Addie Fier, Preston, Iowa – 65 +13
Boys 11 & Under
1 Landon Carlson, Orion, Illinois – 33 +2
2 August Cross, Moline, Illinois – 35 +4
3 Matthew Nonnenmann, Taylor Ridge, Illinois – 41 +10
Pee Wee Tour Results
Pee Wee Boys 12-13
1 Alex Hass, Davenport, Iowa – 36 +5
T2 Myles Finck, Durant, Iowa – 43 +12
T2 Grady Timmerman, Durant, Iowa – 43 +12
Pee Wee Girls 10-11
1 April Smart, Runnells, Iowa – 20 +4
T2 Finley Schluenz, Bettendorf, Iowa – 26 +10
T2 Alysa Cary, Bettendorf, Iowa – 26 +10
Boys 14-15
1 Madden Wiedner, Clinton, Iowa – 58 +2
T2 Jack Collins, Bettendorf, Iowa – 60 +4
T2 Michael Phillips, Eldridge, Iowa – 60 +4
Boys 12-13
T1 Andrew Stopulos, Bettendorf, Iowa – 42 +6
T1 Matthew Phillips, Eldridge, Iowa – 42 +6
3 Bentley Panek, Bettendorf, Iowa – 44 +8
Girls 14-15
1 Stella Roemer, Bettendorf, Iowa – 50 +6
2 Liliana Graham, Bettendorf, Iowa – 51 +7
3 Sadie Roling, Preston, Iowa – 54 +10
Pee Wee Boys 10-11
1 Coltin Killip, Galesburg, Illinois – 38 +15
2 Ryan Mueller, Bettendorf, Iowa – 40 +17
T3 Henry Howell, Bettendorf, Iowa – 43 +20
T3 Owen Vernon, Bettendorf, Iowa – 43 +20
Girls 13 & Under
1 Kennedy Martin, Monmouth, Illinois – 56 +20
2 Addy Reynolds, Coralville, Iowa – 69 +33
Pee Wee Boys 8-9
1 Jack Richmiller, Davenport, Iowa – 22 +6
2 Brady Albery, Bettendorf, Iowa – 26 +10
T3 Ryan Carter, Bettendorf, Iowa- 29 +13
T3 Harrison Masterson, Davenport, Iowa –
29 +13
Pee Wee Boys 7 & Under
1 Brycen Carlson, Orion, Illinois – 28 +9
2 Kohen Otto, Durant, Iowa – 33 +14
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.
Scholarships
The Iowa PGA Foundation has four scholarship opportunity directed to help you with school, career, education with golf.
Click Scholarships below for more information:
• Charlie Burkart
• Career Advancement
• Women’s Fairway
• Max Shields
• Morris Family Golf
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
• Julie Stewart
• Gary Palmer
• Greg Mason
• Jason Prochaska
• Jeff Link
• Kathy Meardon
• Jeff Delvaux -Executive Director
Team Junior & Stroke Play June 26, 2025 | Woodland Hills Golf Course
NEWTON, IOWA – The Team Junior & Stroke Play was a Ace Point on the 2025 Iowa PGA Junior and Pee Wee Tour held at Westwood Golf Course.
Special thanks to PGA Head Professional Brad Sponseller and the entire staff at Westwood Golf Course in hosting this event.
Team Results
Team Boys 16-18
T1 Ty Haisman and Jackson Zeller – 67 -4
T1 Dylan Jarchow and Gavin Drake – 67 -4
3 Chase Perrin and Avery Van Zelderen – 68 -3
Team Girls 16-18
1 Anna and Kate Wahman – 72 +1
2 Claire Anderson and Divya Bhargava – 87 +16
3 Addie and Eva Smith – 89 +18
Teams Boys 14-15
1 Charlie Phillips and Myles Matzen – 72 +1
2 Grady Hicks and Blaine Vanderheiden – 74 +3
3 Cooper Kenkel and Myles Matzen – 78 +7
Team Girls 14-15
1 Sofia Parker and Allee Rose Booten – 77 +6
2 Malia Mendez and Allie Douglas – 87 +16
Team Boys 12-13
1 Sage Livingston and Kole Roder – 74 +3
2 Knox Vanderheiden and Eli Huss – 77 +6
3 JH Cownie and Kasey Roder – 90 +19
Team Girls 13 & Under
1 Savannah Doland and Payton Bjorseth, 46 +10
2 Payton Bjorseth and Brookie Conard – 47 +11
Team Boys 11 & Under
1 Garrett Zehr and Emmett Zehr, Newton,
Team Junior & Stroke Play
June 26, 2025 | Woodland Hills Golf Course
Individual Results
Boys 16-18
1 Gavin Drake, Grimes, Iowa – 70 -1
2 Deacon Branderhorst, Pella, Iowa – 72 +1
3 Avery Van Zelderen, Grimes, Iowa – 73 +2
Girls 16-18
T1 Anna Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 80 +9
T1 Kate Wahman, Altoona, Iowa – 80 +9
T3 Divya Bhargava, West Des Moines, Iowa – 91 +20
T3 Addie Smith, Indianola, Iowa – 91 +20
Boys 14-15
1 Blaine Vanderheiden, Dexter, Iowa – 76 +5
2 Charlie DePhillips, Clive, Iowa – 78 +7
3 Myles Matzen, Polk City, Iowa – 83 +12
Girls 14-15
1 Allee Rose Booten, Fort Madison, Iowa –80 +9
2 Malia Mendez, Runnells, Iowa – 87 +16
3 Sofia Parker, Iowa City, Iowa – 97 +26
Boys 12-13
T1 Sage Livingston, Adel, Iowa – 81 +10
T1 Eli Huss, Urbandale, Iowa – 81 +10
3 Kole Roder, Adel, Iowa
Girls 13 & Under
1 Payton Bjorseth, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 48 +12
2 Brookie Conard, Urbandale, Iowa – 49 +13
3 Savannah Doland, Newton, Iowa – 56 +20
Boys 11 & Under
1 Emmett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 46 +10
2 Garrett Zehr, Newton, Iowa – 55 +19
Longest Putt Winner
Cameron Peet
Woodland Hills Junior June 26, 2025 | Woodland Hills Golf Course
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Iowa PGA Woodland Hills Junior was a Birdie point event on the 2025 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 and the entire staff at Woodland Hills Golf Course for hosting this event.
Junior Tour Results
Boys 16-18
1 Carter Mulcahy, Pleasant Hill, Iowa – 68 -3
2 Brayden Lucht, Adel, Iowa – 71 E
T3 Charlie Ford, Prairie City, Iowa – 72 +1
T3 Hudson McLaren, Atlantic, Iowa – 72 +1
Girls 16-18
1 Lola Minnick, Urbandale, Iowa – 77 +6
T2 Brinley Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 79 +8
T2 Piper Sandfort, Urbandale, Iowa – 79 +8
Boys 14-15
1 Dawson Sleiter, Humboldt, Iowa – 74 +3
T2 Levi Kinnetz, Johnston, Iowa – 75 +4
T2 Kellan Hartgers, Newton, Iowa – 75 +4
Girls 14-15
1 Lily Bowersox, Johnston, Iowa – 83 +12
2 Ava Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 84 +13
3 Hadley Carlson, Story City, Iowa – 84 +13
Boys 12-13
1 Oliver Rediger, Urbandale, Iowa – 78 +7
2 Jameson Honts, West Des Moines, Iowa – 81 +10
3 Tate Pettitt, West Des Moines, Iowa – 87 +16
Girls 13 & Under
1 Maya Jackson, Johnston, Iowa – 43 +8
T2 Tayla Berns, Waukon, Iowa – 50 +15
T2 Natalie Kerr, Des Moines, Iowa – 50 +15
Boys 11 & Under
1 Korver Stewart, Madrid, Iowa – 45 +10
2 Malachi Carpenter, Polk City, Iowa -46 +11
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!
Scholarship Opportunities 2025
Charlie Burkart Scholarship
Morris Family Golf Scholarship
Deadline for the below Scholarships are due September 10, 2025
Career Advancement Scholarship
The Iowa PGA Section Foundation annually awards a career advancement scholarship to assist individuals in furthering their education toward career development. Applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in the golf industry or other career requiring educational training are welcome to apply for a one year $1,000 scholarship.
The Max Shield’s Scholarship
The Max Shields Scholarship awards a $2,000 scholarship each year to anyone wishing to get into the golf business as a PGA Professional, Golf Course Superintendent or as a Club Manager. The criteria for recipients include interest and potential for future contributions to the game of golf in any of these fields in the golf business. They may be a graduating high school senior, postgraduate or even someone looking into golf as a second career.
Women’s Fairway Scholarship
The Iowa PGA Section Foundation annually awards one Women’s Fairway Scholarship to assist females in furthering their education and training toward a career in golf, pursuing membership with the PGA of America. Qualified, interested females are welcome to apply. The Women’s Fairway Scholarship is funded by Master PGA Professional Lisa Miller, the first female PGA member in the Iowa PGA Section and by her spouse Sharon Hawn a lifelong educator, public health professional and avid golfer.
Drive, Chip & Putt
Drive Chip & Putt
The first of twenty-one local Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers was held today at the Carroll National in Carroll, Iowa on Sunday, May 4. The finalists from these qualifiers will advance to the Sub-Regional Qualifier at either Bluetop Ridge in Riverside, Iowa or Des Moines Golf & Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. These Sub-Regionals will be administered by Iowa PGA Staff.
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Carroll National
Carroll National | Carroll, Iowa | May 4, 2025
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Brian Billmeier and the entire Carroll National staff and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.
Qualifiers
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Terrace Hills GC
Terrace Hills Golf Course | Altoona, Iowa | June 1, 2025 |
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
Boys 14-15
Boys 12-13 1. Sam Federly
Boys 10-11
Boys 7-9
14-15
Girls 12-13
Girls 7-9
Ryder Selden
Barrett Clark
Girls
1. Lauren Van Hauen
Madalyn Ross
Cooper Ranallo
Jack Van Hauen
Lane Cross
Kersten Cross
April Smart
Perry Selden
1. Carson Schulte 2. Braxton Rozeboom
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Edmundson
Edmundson Golf Course | Oskaloosa, Iowa | June 15, 2025
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.
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Elmcrest CC
Elmcrest Country Club | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | June 18, 2025
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.
Qualifiers
Boys 14-15
Boys 12-13
Boys 10-11
Boys 7-9
Girls 12-13
Girls 10-11
Girls 7-9
Colton Wurster
Nora Ledger
Lily Schrage
Toby Reep
Dekker Junge
Wyatt Tiedt
Caleb Swenson
Ada Barcz
Nora Kray
Henry Hammerberg
Benjamin Hopper
Sydney Swenson
Drive Chip & Putt
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Ames G&CC
Ames Golf & Country Club | Ames, Iowa |
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional Scott Nugent and the entire Ames Golf & Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.
Boys 14-15
Boys 12-13
Boys 10-11
Boys 7-9
Qualifiers
14-15
Girls
Eli Domino
Emmett Zehr
Garrett Zehr
Theo Berkley
Bennett Lewis
Jordan Domino
Connor Cowan
Marcelo Ramirez
Girls
Makayla Anderson
Girls 12-13
Kinlee Buntenbach
Charlotte Sloan
Girls 10-11
Sadie Bethel
Reese Buntenbach
7-9
Addison Nugent
Gabrielle Tillo
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Thunder Hills CC
Thunder Hills Country Club | Peosta, Iowa | June 21, 2025
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA General Manager Andy DeSollar, PGA Head Professional Brian Wilson, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Jacob Shultz and the entire Thunder Hills Country Club staff and membership and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.
Qualifiers
Boys 12-13 1. Wyatt Meier
Bentley Behnke
Girls 14-15
Addie Splinter
Lucy Davis
Boys 10-11
Jackson Heiar
Regan Edwards
Girls 12-13
Finley Rauen
Leah Hermsen
Girls 7-9
Lucy Meier
10-11
Anna Meier
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Dubuque G&CC
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA General Manager Lance Marting, PGA Head Professional David Edwards and the entire Dubuque Golf & Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event. Dubuque Golf & Country Club | Dubuque, Iowa | June 22, 2025
Qualifiers
Girls 10-11
Greta Kelly
Girls 12-13
Claira Ronning Boys
Girls 7-9
Piper Leyendecker
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Pheasant Ridge GC
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course | Cedar Falls, Iowa | June 22, 2025
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.
Qualifiers
Boys 14-15
Brody Doring
Tucker Brumm
Girls 14-15
Grace Carpenter
Girls 10-11 1. Quinn Bermel 2. Lorena Boyle
Boys 10-11
Jacob Carpenter
Ryan Law
Girls 7-9
1. Alice Marlow 2. Madyn Smith
Boys 7-9 1. Camden Smith
2. Parker Bermel
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Jester Park GC
Jester Park Golf Course | Granger, Iowa | June 23, 2025 Boys 14-15
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Jeff Chiodo and the entire Jester Park Golf Course and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.
Boys 12-13
Jordin Wynja
Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Lake Bracken CC
Lake Bracken Country Club | Galesburg, Illinois | June 26, 2025 Boys 14-15
The Iowa PGA would like to thank PGA Head Golf Professional JR Millar and the entire Lake Bracken Country Club and all the volunteers for hosting and assisting with this event.
IHSAA State Golf
IGHSAU State Golf
