Iowa Golf Association

10/26/2026

Well played – Congratulations to both Jeffrey Schmid and Darin Fisher!

Congratulations to Jeffrey Schmid and Darin Fisher as they punched their way to compete in the 2027 Senior PGA Championship! Schmid and Fisher are part of the Top 35 corebridge financial PGA Team.

Thank you to Schmid, Fisher, Bermel, McCarty, Black, Panek and Gibb and for representing the Iowa PGA Section on the big stage!!

https://www.pga.com/events/senior-pga-professional-championship-leaderboard/embed

10/23/2026

Be sure to follow Iowa's Judd Gibb, Jeffrey Schmid, John Panek, John Bermel, Sean McCarty, Chris Black, and Darin Fisher at the Senior PGA Professional Championship!

Round 2 is LIVE at Superstition Mountain! 🏌️‍♂️☀️

Sending all the positive vibes to our guys in Arizona: Judd Gibb, Jeffrey Schmid, John Panek, John Bermel, Sean McCarty, Chris Black, and Darin Fisher!

Round 1 Scores:
Schmid - 66
Bermel - 71
Black - 71
Fisher - 72
Gibb - 72
McCarty - 74
Panek - 75

📊 Tee times & live scoring:

https://www.pga.com/events/senior-pga-professional-championship-leaderboard/embed

10/20/2026

⛳ IGA STAFF HOLE-IN-ONE ALERT! 🎉

What a day for Paige Hoffman on Monday! 🙌 Paige aced #6 at Silo Club in Nevada, recording the 5th hole-in-one of her career! 🏌️‍♀️🔥

Congratulations, Paige, on another unforgettable moment! 👏⛳

10/16/2026

What a night – The Iowa Golf Hall of Fame added three members in 2026, bringing the total number in the Hall of Fame to 108. Hosted by the Iowa Golf Association Foundation and Echo Valley Country Club, this was a tribute to those who’ve made a lasting impact on the game in our state.

The Class of 2026, which was inducted that evening, includes Denmar Miller (represented by Rick Brown), Ross deBuhr and Jason Knutzon.

View video of the complete evening here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXazW4iDaHg

Read more about each here: https://iowagolf.org/iowa-golf-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-named/

Iowa Golf Hall of Fame members in attendance included Hall of Fame Members: John Ausen, Jeff Smith, Bob Moreland, Larry Gladson, Mark Egly, Ken Schall, Eugene Elliott, Ivan Miller, Rick Brown, Joe Palmer, Jim Carney & Michael Coppola with new inductees Ross DeBuhr and Jason Knutzon.

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Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association

10/13/2026

Team Iowa is officially here🇺🇸

The IGA is excited to announce the launch of Team Iowa in alignment with the USGA’s National Development and State Team Programs. The USNDP is an initiative of the USGA to ensure that America stays competitive in golf at the highest levels. Team Iowa will support this mission at the state level by providing Team Iowa members with developmental resources and competitive opportunities.

More announcements are to come, but athletes will have the opportunity to play their way on to Team Iowa in 2027. The team will be announced in the fall of 2027 with Team Iowa programming beginning in 2028.

Follow @ teamiowa.usndp on instagram for updates and see https://iowagolf.org/teamiowa/ for more information

Full article: https://iowagolf.org/iowa-launches-state-junior-team-as-part-of-the-usgas-u-s-national-development-program/

10/13/2026

🏆 The IGA Senior Match Play Champions Have Been Crowned! ⛳

After weather delays and a postponement, all championship matches in the IGA Senior Match Play have officially been completed! Players coordinated their semifinal and final matches at Fort Dodge CC, and we’re excited to recognize this year’s champions. 👏

🏆 Championship Results

⛳ Men’s Senior: Joe Palmer defeated Gene Elliott, 1 up.

⛳ Men’s Super Senior: Tony Malizia defeated Todd Sapp in 20 holes.

⛳ Women’s Senior: Rose Kubesheski defeated Geri Huser in 20 holes.

Congratulations to all our champions and finalists on a great competition! 🎉

🔗 View the complete results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5755604

10/13/2026

The Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association needs your help!

It’s time to recognize the outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for the game of golf in Iowa!

The IGCSA is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Awards. Help us honor the superintendents and assistant superintendents who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to their courses and communities.

👏 Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Take a few minutes to nominate them today! Your nomination helps celebrate the incredible work happening across Iowa and recognizes those making a difference in our profession.

📅 Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2026

📣 Don’t wait—submit your nomination today and help us recognize the best in Iowa golf! Visit https://www.iowagcsa.org/ for more information.

Please note: All nominees must be IGCSA members to be eligible for consideration.

10/12/2026

Follow results from Boys 4A State Golf Championship using the link below provided by the Iowa PGA Section

10/10/2026

Moments from the Mid-Am 📸⛳️

10/09/2026

Grant Smith of West Des Moines wins the 2026 Mid-Am Championship Veenker Memorial Golf Course after a difficult, grinding round, staying composed and making key putts—including a memorable par save on the 11th. This is his second major victory of the season, following his win at the Sani in early August. 🏆 Congrats!