Iowa Golf Association

11/02/2026

🏆 2026 IGA JUNIOR PLAYERS OF THE YEAR! ⛳

Congratulations to Jonathan Ward and Ainsley Wilson on earning Iowa Golf Association Junior Boys’ and Junior Girls’ Player of the Year honors following outstanding 2026 seasons!

BOYS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR – JONATHAN WARD Ward’s impressive season included:

🏆 IGA Match Play Championship winner
Advanced to match play at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
🏆 AJGA victory
His outstanding results earned him a 492-point advantage over runner-up Parker Rodgers in the Player of the Year race.

GIRLS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR – AINSLEY WILSON Wilson put together an exceptional season highlighted by:

🏆 Iowa Junior Girls’ Amateur Champion
Runner-up at the PGA Girls’ Junior Championship
🏆 Two AJGA victories
Her impressive season gave her a 1,117-point lead over runner-up Jaylee Shaffer in the Player of the Year standings.

Congratulations to Jonathan and Ainsley on exceptional seasons and well-deserved recognition! The future of Iowa golf is bright! 👏

Read more here: https://iowagolf.org/ward-wilson-earn-junior-player-of-the-year-honors/

11/02/2026

🏆 IOWA SHINES AT THE U.S. DOUBLES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP! ⛳

What a showing for Iowa golfers at the U.S. Doubles Golf Championship, held October 26-27 at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Florida!

Iowa was well represented, with three teams delivering impressive performances on the national stage!

👏 Congratulations to our Iowa teams and their outstanding finishes:

🥈 Men’s Division – Runner-Up Micah Moyer & Josh Barnes
Finished at 13-under par (-13) with rounds of 32-32-31!

🏅 Senior Men’s Division – 4th Place Kris Greenfield & Jon Weeks
Finished at 5-under par (-5) with rounds of 36-33-34!

🥈 Mixed Division – Tied for Runner-Up Erin Schaffer & Greg Schaffer
Finished at 11-under par (-11) with rounds of 33-31-33!

The newly established U.S. Doubles Golf Championship features a two-player scramble format, bringing golfers together for a fun, competitive experience on a national stage.

All three Iowa teams earned their spots at the national championship through qualifying at Lake Panorama National Golf Course on August 31.

Congratulations to Micah, Josh, Kris, Jon, Erin and Greg on representing Iowa so well! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing more great things from Iowa Doubles Golf!

👏 Way to go, Iowa!

For complete championship results and more information, visit:
https://www.doublesgolf.com/championship-1

10/28/2026

Well Deserved – Ron Peterson Named 2026 George Turner Distinguished Service Award Recipient

https://iowagolf.org/ron-peterson-named-2026-george-turner-distinguished-service-award-recipient/

The Iowa Golf Association is proud to recognize Ron Peterson as the 2026 recipient of the George Turner Distinguished Service Award, honoring his longstanding commitment to the IGA, his dedication to championship golf in Iowa, and his countless contributions as a volunteer and leader.

For more than two decades, Ron has played an important role in advancing the mission of the Iowa Golf Association. Through his service on the IGA Board of Directors, leadership on the Rules & Competitions Committee, work with the Sani Scholarship Selection Committee, and growing commitment to championship volunteering, Ron has consistently given his time and expertise to support the game and the people who make it special.

His contributions reflect the spirit of the George Turner Distinguished Service Award: a lasting dedication to Iowa golf through service, leadership, and an unwavering willingness to help wherever needed.

10/27/2026

2026 IGA Annual Awards announced!

On Friday, October 23, the IGA Board of Directors named recipients of the 2026 Annual Awards in six categories. We are pleased to announce this year’s honorees. Read about each recipient using the link below.

https://iowagolf.org/2026-iga-annual-awards-announced/

PGA Professional of the Year
Luke Donah, Cedar Rapids Country Club

Club Manager of the Year
Nate Severin, Hunters Ridge Golf Course

9-Hole Superintendent of the Year
Brad Roose, Pella Golf & Country Club

18-Hole Superintendent of the Year
Brian Mohr, Spencer Municipal Golf Course

9-Hole Course of the Year
Breda Golf Club

18-Hole Course of the Year
Oneota Golf & Country Club

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