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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Joe Kim watches the ball approach the flag 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 golf’s Weinberg outlasts teammate Schaake in playoff

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 12, 2020

Like many other tournaments this fall, Iowa’s golfers performed well last weekend at The Harvest tournament in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The eight Hawkeye players that made the road trip to the Cornhusker...

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 players find success playing as individuals

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 4, 2020

Over the offseason, many of Iowa’s men’s golfers participated in summer tournaments individually, whether it be state-sanctioned amateur events, amateur events run by the United States Golf Association...

A ball lands close to the flag 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.

Jahn enjoying unique start to Hawkeye career

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 1, 2020

Growing up in Sperry, Iowa, just about an hour away from the University of Iowa’s Iowa City campus, Charles Jahn was a Hawkeye fan that dreamed of playing sports for his favorite collegiate team. Jahn...

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.

Gonzalo Leal Montero wins Zach Johnson Invitational

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 29, 2020

Named after two-time major champion and Iowa native Zach Johnson, the Zach Johnson Invitational is an annual collegiate golf tournament that hosts the best young golfers from around the area. This...

Dwight the dog, Finkbine Golf Course’s new course dog. Contributed.

Meet the canine sidekick to the new Finkbine superintendent

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 24, 2020

When Tim Gravert’s golf course dog died from cancer this past winter, the new Finkbine superintendent knew he needed to fill the vacancy quickly. Starting a new job at a new course, Gravert set...

The main entrance sign is seen at Finkbine Golf Course on Feb. 24, 2020.

New Finkbine Superintendent takes winding road to Iowa City

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 15, 2020

Tim Gravert wanted to be a veterinarian, but after just one semester, he realized it wasn’t for him. “I was going to do my pre-med at Iowa Wesleyan,” Gravert said. “Then, the plan was to...

The main entrance sign is seen at Finkbine Golf Course on Feb. 24, 2020.

Iowa golf teams enjoying improvements to Finkbine

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 14, 2020

Finkbine Golf Course has undergone numerous changes since last fall. The Hawkeye golf programs’ home course has a new clubhouse, new management, and a new superintendent. Even though the Iowa...

A ball lands close to the flag 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.

Charles Jahn headlines impressive summer for Iowa golf

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 7, 2020

Despite not competing for most of the spring, Hawkeye golfers proved sharp over the summer, earning multiple individual wins. Whether it was Alex Schaake winning the Indian Creek Invitational, Lea...

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

On the Range with Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter August 30, 2020

Redshirt senior Alex Schaake was named Big Ten Player of the Year at the conclusion of the 2019 season, and his play has only elevated since then. Find out more about the golfing life of the Nebraska...

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

Iowa’s Alex Schaake impresses at Pinnacle Bank Championship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter August 4, 2020

Before the start of the second Korn Ferry event of his career on July 30, Iowa redshirt senior Alex Schaake’s biggest goal was to make the two-round cut and advance to the weekend. Late in the...

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

Schaake brothers ready to tee it up at Pinnacle Bank Championship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter July 27, 2020

After making his first start on the Korn Ferry Tour, then the Web.com tour — one tour below the PGA — in 2018 at the Pinnacle Bank Championship, Iowa redshirt senior Alex Schaake will compete in...

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

Sibling rivalry a motivating factor on the golf course for Iowa’s Alex Schaake

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter July 20, 2020

Most sibling rivalries on a golf course take place at the family’s country club or the local public course. Next week, Alex and Carson Schaake will compete against each other at the Pinnacle Bank...

Load More Stories