Articles Tagged: Golf

Solon earned its first state runner-up team finish in 2021 and followed it up with another in 2022. The Spartans are back again and they are tired of silver.

You could say there are two Zach Johnsons at this year’s PGA Championship. First, there’s Zach Johnson the golfer, a 47-year-old in the twilight of his playing career. Then there’s Zach Johnson, the Ryder Cup captain.

Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Mehar and Meera Julka finished first and second, respectively, and the Saints march on to state golf for the first time since 2019. Mehar fired a 71 for medalist honors. Meera was runner-up with 76 Wednesday at Twin Pines.

Cedar Rapids Washington’s girls’ golf team has plenty of camaraderie and commitment. The goal is to parlay that into a feat — state tournament qualification — that has escaped the Warriors for a long time.

Prairie’s Addie Berg finished with a three-round total of 235, earning MVC Mississippi Player of the Year honors. Linn-Mar swept the top honors at the MVC Valley Division golf meet Monday at Gardner Golf Course.

Twin Pines Golf Course hosted the final MVC Mississippi Division meet of the 2023 girls’ golf season on Monday.

Dyersville Beckman was second at the Class 2A state golf meet, which is the last time the Blazers didn’t win a competition. Beckman opens the postseason Wednesday after a perfect regular season.

Morgan Rupp garnered medalist honors at the Mississippi Valley Conference Valley Division girls’ golf meet Monday at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City. Rupp fired an even-par 72 to win the individual competition and help Linn-Mar win the team race with 321

Nearing a century after the Western Golf Association teamed up with accomplished amateur golfer Charles Evans Jr. to establish a scholarship program for young golf caddies, it has added the University of Iowa to its list of partner schools – unveiling an inaugural class of 10 UI Evans scholars for the upcoming fall.

The postseason is rapidly approaching for Iowa high school boys’ and girls’ golf teams. Now, they all know their paths to state.

Cedar Rapids Washington’s Mya Messenger and Linn-Mar’s Morgan Rupp handled the constant wind at Aiport National better than the rest. They shared medalist honors, shooting 73 at the Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet. The Lions also won the team title.

Photos from the Mississippi Valley Conference girls’ golf Super Meet at Airport National.

Iowa City Regina’s Mikey Takacs has been a regular at the state golf tournament. He has his sights set on getting back, doing even better personally, and bringing along some company.

The locations will offer something for golfers of all ages and levels — from beginner to experienced. Each X-Golf location also includes a full bar and food options.

Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Addie Berg fired a 2-over 74 to repeat as medalist at the CRANDIC meet Wednesday at Gardner Golf course. Linn-Mar claimed consecutive crowns at the event, winning the team race with 338.