Miller will still be involved in Special Olympics after retirement Nov 3, 2009
In July 2010, he will coach the Iowa golf team at the National Special Olympics games in Lincoln, Neb. Personal. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
POE: Brummel closes in on Player of the Year Sep 9, 2009
Although he's still mathematically alive, Sioux Cityan Todd Sapp would need victories in both the Iowa Golf Association Mid-Am this weekend and the Jividen Cup ... Then, after a tie for sixth with teammate Troy Arends in the Iowa Golf Association Four-Ball Championship at Whispering Creek, Brummel seemingly had victory in his grasp at the 73rd Interstate Amateur at Two Rivers the last two days of May. (Sioux City Journal)
Area clubhouses haven't seen drop in revenue Sep 7, 2009
According to Iowa Golf Economy 2006, a study prepared by SRI International and published for the Iowa Golf Alliance, golf ranks only behind corn and soybeans as a revenue generator for Iowa ... The recession doesn t seem to have slowed the golf industry, although private golf clubs may have taken an economic hit, according to Bill Dickens, executive director of the Des Moines-based Iowa Golf Association. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Muscatine's Peters qualifies for U.S. Senior Amateur Aug 19, 2009
The 10-time Muscatine men s city champion shot an even-par 71 at the Tournament Club of Iowa Golf Club in Polk City and will advance to the Sept. 12-17 Senior Amateur at Beverly Country Club in Chicago. It will be the 61-year-old s third appearance at the Senior Amateur. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Herrera maintains wide lead Jul 30, 2009
Johnson, the Iowa Golf Association Match Play champion, moved into second place Tuesday with a 3-under 69. After playing in the morning and moving to 4-under 140 for the tournament, he still realized that only one person may have a say in the tournament's outcome. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Herrera red hot, leads by 6 (7) Jul 29, 2009
Thirty-six Sunnyside members volunteered time to help with the tournament alongside the Iowa Golf Association. "The golf course condition is exceptional," said 36-year-old Iowa Amateur rookie Aaron Stevens of Grimes. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
McCoy aims for fifth State Amateur Jul 27, 2009
"The Iowa Am is our biggest event, so it kind of goes to the biggest and best clubs around the state," Iowa Golf Association Assistant Executive Director Chad Pitts said. "The golf course (Sunnyside) is one of the best in the state, so we wanted to get it back there.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Strong field set for 107th Iowa Amateur Jul 25, 2009
One of the strongest fields in recent memory will compete for the Iowa Golf Association's biggest prize of the season. The 54-hole event, which attracted 165 of the state's top amateurs, runs through Wednesday. (Sioux City Journal)
Bermel wins Waterloo Open amateur; Andy Winings wins pro Jul 20, 2009
Meanwhile, Kyle Bermel, a senior-to-be on the University of Northern Iowa golf team, won the amateur division with a 9-under-par 207. Western Illinois senior-to-be Jake Weeber and Iowa State junior-to-be and Waterloo native Nathan Leary tied for second at 4-under-part 212. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Peevler back to make Open pro debut Jul 18, 2009
"Cole has high expectations for himself," Iowa golf coach Mark Hankins said. "If you don't feel like you can compete, then you're not going to. Cole always feels like he's the best player out there.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Landsmeer honored by Golf Digest Jul 15, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 ORANGE CITY, Iowa -- Golf Digest Magazine has named Landsmeer Golf Club as the best municipal course in the state of Iowa. Using a combination of star ratings from Golf Digest's Best Places to Play and Best in State rankings, the publication selected the best muny courses in each state. (Sioux City Journal)
Crew joins FM Chamber staff Jul 11, 2009
She said she wasn't around for the planning of the Florida to Iowa golf outing, but she attended and Margaritaville on the Mississippi was a few weeks ago. She got to be involved in some of the planning for that and she was an MC for the event. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Sapp reaches match play quarterfinal Jul 2, 2009
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009 POLK CITY, Iowa -- Todd Sapp of Sioux City reached the quarterfinal round of the Iowa Golf Association Match Play Championship, falling to Nathan Leary of Waterloo 2-up Wednesday afternoon at the Tournament Players Club of Iowa ... Leary moves into a quarterfinal match this morning against Tyler Johnson of Belle Plaine, a University of Northern Iowa golfer. (Sioux City Journal)
First Tee ties golf to everyday life Jul 1, 2009
Coach defeated pupil in the second round of the Iowa Golf Association Match Play Championship Tuesday at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. Morningside College golf coach Todd Sapp beat Cam Jacobs, a junior-to-be Mustangs linkster, 3 and 2. (Sioux City Journal)
Nine holes with David Durbala: Round Grove Jun 28, 2009
For more information about enjoying this little piece of North Iowa golf history, contact the course at 641 816-5621. User Comments - No comments posted. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Anderson cops second Sioux Valley title Jun 22, 2009
Anderson, a perennial contender for Iowa Golf Association player of the year honors, downed Jim Tritz of Sioux City 4 and 3 in one semifinal while Schultz, the 2000 Sioux Valley champion, edged Bob Brummel of Orange City, Iowa, 1-up. Schultz, a former Iowa state high school champion at Le Mars Community High School, took the early lead in the championship match with birdies on the first two holes. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dream comes true for Cherokee's Koch Jun 17, 2009
A week earlier, he won medalist honors at the Class 2A state tournament and was named the Class 2A player of the year by the Iowa Golf Coaches Association. Softball. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
POE: An Interstate to remember Jun 3, 2009
First off, the field assembled was one of the strongest ever and included nearly a dozen outstanding young players from either South Dakota or Minnesota. One of those, South Dakota State University freshman Brian Wynia, walked away with the title. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Green Valley Golf Instruction adds new pro (13) May 31, 2009
Playing and teaching in Iowa and Nevada, Kirwan has won several tournaments, set course records, and was named Player of the Year in Las Vegas three times and Pro of the Year in the Iowa Golf Association. Based at Canoa Ranch and Torres Blancas, PGA recognized Green Valley Golf Instruction (check them at ) offers private teaching tailored for individuals and groups, as well as monthly public clinics and classes through Green Valley Recreation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Talented field convenes for 73rd Interstate Amateur May 29, 2009
"The list of challengers to Anderson's vacant throne include three-time champion Dan Freed (1990, '93, '94), along with two-time winners Jim Anderson (2000, '03) and Todd Sapp (1989, '96). Bob Brummel of Orange City, the 2001 champ and frequent golfing partner of Arends, is also in the field, as well as perennial contenders Donaldson and Ayron Corporon.Freed is also the two-time reigning men's city champion while Sapp won Sioux City's first "major" of the season, the Tri-State Masters, earlier... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ottumwa duo grabs Four-Ball lead May 23, 2009
Collett, Wetrich fired 7-under 65. Ignoring the elements and possible fatigue from a drive across the state, veteran Ottumwa linksters Jeff Collett and Steve Wetrich fired a 7-under-par 65 to seize the first-round lead by two shots over the father-son duo of Bill and Josh Manske of Algona. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Whispering Creek hosts IGA Four-Ball Championship May 22, 2009
Since then, Brown has added several more victories to his impressive Iowa Golf Association tournament resume, and he returns to Whispering Creek this weekend for the 14th IGA Four-Ball Championship ... There are, however, plenty of talented players on hand, including University of Iowa golfers Bradley George and Jared Walahoski and University of Iowa linksters Nathan McCoy and Ben Herrera. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
POE: IGA returning to Sioux City May 13, 2009
"It appears things are starting to pick up a little bit," said Bill Dickens, Executive Director of the Iowa Golf Association. "We have close to 50 teams entered (47 to be exact as of Tuesday). In the past couple of years, we've only been in the 50s, but we expect to get a few more before the deadline."We still have some of the best players in the state coming over there. (Sioux City Journal)
IGA Amateurs win Iowa Cup Matches May 9, 2009
-- The Iowa Golf Association amateur squad tallied 12 points in singles competition at Arsenal Golf Club here on Friday and went on to defeat the Iowa Section PGA professionals 22-18 in the annual Iowa Cup matches. It was the first victory for the amateurs over the professionals in this event since 2006. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Iowa Golf Travels To Boilermaker Invite Apr 15, 2009
Hawkeyes will see six other Big Ten schools. Head Coach Mark Hankins is excited about his team's improvements this spring. (Hawkeyesports.com)
'Kids for Congo' auction to be held April 7 Apr 7, 2009
Doors open at 4 p.m. and bidding will begin at 5:30 p.m. The auction includes a wide variety of items such as furniture, antiques, overnight stays at hotels in the Des Moines area, a multitude of restaurant certificates, tools, jewelry, store certificates, chinaware, four-player golf package outings with a cart rental at various central Iowa golf courses, and a used Honda car. The four teenagers currently have enough funding to make the trip to the AIDS-plagued nation. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Poe: Top Siouxland golfer to be honored Apr 1, 2009
For the continuing support of the United States Golf Association and the Iowa Golf Association, total points in the four IGA-sanctioned championships (Iowa Amateur, IGA Match Play, Iowa Mid-Amateur, IGA Four Ball) will also be counted as bonus points. The best point total from one other IGA event, including any USGA and non-USGA national amateur events, will also be used as bonus points. (Sioux City Journal)
Poe: Don't look now, but it's golf season again Mar 25, 2009
The point total for player of the year is determined by total points from the four Sioux City majors (Tri-State Masters, Interstate, River-Cade and Men's City Championship), total points from top four finishes in designated Siouxland amateur tournaments and bonus points from Iowa Golf Association events and club championships at various Siouxland courses. Points for 2009 will accumulate through the Dakota Dunes Super Amateur, contested in late September. (Sioux City Journal)
Late WH golf coach to be inducted to Hall Mar 18, 2009
Grandgenett, who died in 2007 of laryngeal cancer, was inducted posthumously into the Iowa Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame last Friday at a meeting of the organization on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames. Grandgenett coached the West Hancock girls team for 20 years, ending in 2004. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Golf pros look for ways to beef up rounds in recession Feb 25, 2009
I would say the enthusiasm is going to outweigh any part of the deepening recession," he said. Iowa way down in `08Most golf courses track the number of rounds played each month; they're the leading indicator of how the business is doing. About 2,500 facilities across the country report their rounds to PGA PerformanceTrak, a monthly survey done by the PGA of America in cooperation with the National Golf Course Owners Association.Nationally, both rounds and the number of days courses were open... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Golf Guide 2008 Feb 8, 2009
Welcome to the North Iowa Golf Guide. We hope that you will find this a handy convenient reference guide to golf in North Iowa. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
