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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Tyler Stith walks on the green during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes finished second, behind Texas Tech, in the tournament after three rounds scoring 859 (-5; 289, 285, 285).

Quality coaching key to Iowa golf’s success

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2020

Golf is an individual game. Golfers create their own success, but others help them sustain it. Despite the isolation the game provides — both in practice and on the course — outside factors...

Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa surges late in Big Ten Match Play

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2020

Fresh off a five-year contract extension, Iowa head men’s golf coach Tyler Stith led his team to Palm Coast, Florida — the home of the 2020 Big Ten Match Play. The Big Ten’s Match Play event...

Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa struggles in Dallas to end the fall season

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter October 22, 2019

The Iowa men’s golf team struggled on the green over the weekend in its final fall season tournament at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate hosted by Baylor. The team placed 10th out of 12 teams, while...

Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Men’s golf completes fall season

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

The Iowa men’s golf team completes its fall season in Dallas, Texas, as they compete in the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate hosted by Baylor University. The Hawkeyes’ lineup includes senior Alex Schaake...

Gonzalo Leal putts during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf finishes third out of 14 teams at Fighting Irish Classic

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter October 8, 2019

The Iowa men’s golf team finished in third place at the Fighting Irish Classic hosted by Notre Dame over the weekend.  The Hawkeyes finished with a carded 855 (+3) for three rounds, surpassing Arizona...

Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Seniors Alex Schaake and Benton Weinberg look back at their colligate careers

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter October 7, 2019

  For the past four years, Iowa men’s golf has had anchors in Alex Schaake and Benton Weinberg. Now, they’re making their senior years count.  Schaake, the reigning Les Bolstad Award recipient...

Benton Weinberg takes a starting shot during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Men’s golf travels to South Bend

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter October 6, 2019

The Iowa men’s golf team travels to Notre Dame this week to compete in its second-to-last fall tournament, the Fighting Irish Classic. The two-day tournament is comprised of some tough competition...

Iowas Benton Weinberg walks towards the clubhouse during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Men’s golf finishes fourth at home

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter September 17, 2019

After coming off of a rough 12th place last weekend at the Gopher Invitational, the Iowa men’s golf team improved to tie for a fourth place finish out of 16 schools yesterday at the Golfweek Conference...

Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Schaake shows strong leadership coming into senior year

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter September 11, 2019

Every season begins with old and new faces, and senior Alex Schaake is no stranger to that.  Coming up on his fourth year with the Hawkeye men’s golf team, Schaake, who was ranked 43rd in the nation...

Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Bad weather plays role in Hawkeyes’ first tournament

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter September 10, 2019

The Iowa men’s golf team struggled early on at the Gopher Invitational but salvaged the event with an impressive third-round performance. The Hawkeyes carded a team-best final-round score of 289 (+5)...

Iowas Alex Schaake lines up a putt during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf starting season without worrying about expectations

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter September 3, 2019

As the season heads into the fall, the Hawkeyes are heading into another golf season and starting the second half of 2019 with no expectations.  “We try not to have any expectations. We [as a coaching...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody holds the trophy for first place after the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Iowa placed first in the meet.

Woody, DiIanni, Stith receive contract extensions

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 31, 2019

Iowa Director of Track and Field/Cross-Country Joey Woody, soccer head coach Dave DiIanni, and men’s golf head coach Tyler Stith have signed five-year contract extensions, Athletics Director Gary Barta...

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