Iowa Golf Association

Watching close – Follow along Tuesday as several from Iowa will look to qualify at Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha, for this year's United States Golf Association - USGA Senior Open.

https://www.nebgolf.org/competitions/u-s-senior-open-qualifier/

Formats to play – Shamble

Description: Each player tees off, and the team selects the best tee shot. From there, players continue with their own ball, playing until the hole is finished.

How It Works: The best tee shot is selected, and then each player plays their ball from that spot. After the tee shot, the round becomes individual.

Why It Works: This format provides a balance of team support and individual play. It’s ideal for groups with varying skill levels, allowing for team collaboration without putting too much pressure on any one player.

Congratulations to the 2026 Ann Griffel Scholarship recipients!🎓

The Iowa Golf Association Foundation is proud to recognize Brinley Carlson, Emma Hageman, Addie Smith, Ava Lohrbach, and Ella Lohrbach for their outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, character, and golf.

Each recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship as they continue their educational journeys. To learn more about the scholars and the Ann Griffel Scholarship visit iowagolf.org/2026griffelscholars

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Herman Sani Scholarship! 🎓

These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, character, and service while embracing the values of the game of golf.

Join us in recognizing Brinley Carlson, Drew Larimer, Cody Weaver, and Calista Joyce as they take the next step in their educational journeys.

To learn more about each scholar and the Herman Sani scholarship visit https://iowagolf.org/2026-herman-sani-scholars-announced/

What a finish – Anderson Repeats, Ward Wins Marathon Playoff at Iowa Senior Amateur at Oneota Golf & Country Club

Patience, resilience, and consistency were key for Johnston’s J.D. Anderson this weekend. After completely annihilating the field with a final 209 (-7) total, Anderson ran away with the Iowa Senior Amateur Championship crown at Oneota Golf and Country Club and successfully defended his title after winning in his senior debut last year.

Anderson fired a 70 (-2) in his final round en route to his victory. After cruising with two birdies on the front nine, Anderson found trouble on the par-five 10th hole where he scored a double-bogey. This blunder didn’t last for long, though, as Anderson made three more birdies coming down the stretch.

The fight for the super senior title was a complete battlefield between Joe Ward of Polk City and Dave Gaer of Des Moines. After narrowly missing a five-footer on the 18th to win the championship, Gaer found himself in a playoff with Ward who made a crafty up-and-down to secure his spot in the duel.

After six intense playoff holes, it was ultimately Ward who sealed the deal with a final total of 221 (76-71-74) to win his first career super senior amateur championship title.

Read more here: https://iowagolf.org/anderson-repeats-ward-wins-marathon-playoff-at-iowa-senior-amateur/

Iowa’s Tracy Vest qualifies for the United States Golf Association - USGA Senior Open today in Arizona! ⛳️

Huge congratulations to Tracy Vest as he has qualified to compete in the 46th U.S. Senior Open today in Goodyear, Arizona! Tracy shared this picture with us with his daughter Avery on the bag with him today ⛳️

https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5823533

Congratulations to J.D. Anderson (senior) and Joe Ward (super senior) on their victories in the Iowa Senior Amateur Championship! 🏆

The leaders are battling it out through the front nine 🏆