Sept. 30, 2008
MANAKIN-SABOT, VA – The University of Iowa men’s golf team finished the final round at the Virginia Commonwealth Shootout today. Iowa recorded an 18-hole score of 290 (+6) on the day. The Hawkeyes finished seventh of 15 teams with a 54-hole score of 853 (+1). Wake Forest won the tournament with an 825 (-27).
Cole Peevler recorded a third round score of 71 (E) and finished tied for sixth overall with a 207 (-6) to lead the Hawkeyes. Freshman Brad George finished in a tie for 33rd with a 216 (+3). He posted a 72 (+1) on his final round. Freshman Barrett Kelpin (217, +4) and sophomore Vince India (217, +4) both finished in a tie for 37th. Kelpin carded a final round score of 73 (+2) and India recorded a 78 (+7) today. Additionally, Chris Brant shot a 74 (+3) on the day. The freshman finished in a tie for 75th with a 226 (+13).
Peevler’s 36-hole score of 136, which he carded yesterday was the best in school history. Furthermore, Peevler and India both cracked the record books yesterday with their second round 18-hole scores. India now ranks second in school history with a 64 and Peevler is fourth with a 66.
The Hawkeyes will next compete at the Fighting Irish Golf Classic Oct. 6-7.
Team Results
1. Wake Forest 273-269-283=825 (-27)
2. Augusta State 284-282-275=841 (-11)
VCU 280-280-281=841 (-11)
4. Virginia 284-275-287=846 (-6)
5. Wichita State 286-278-285=849 (-3)
6. Virginia Tech 279-280-291=850 (-2)
7. IOWA 285-278-290=853 (+1)
8. Maryland 286-284-291=861 (+9)
9. Penn State 294-280-289=863 (+11)
10. Southeastern La. 291-283-292=866 (+14)
11. East Carolina 296-282-289=867 (+15)
12. UNC-Wilmington 292-284-292=868 (+16)
13. Southern Florida 285-295-293=873 (+21)
Richmond 285-294-294=873 (+21)
15. Old Dominion 301-287-286=874 (+22)
Individual Results – Par 71 (Top 3 + Iowa)
1. Dustin Garza (WSU) 66-66-69=201 (-12)
Brendan Gielow (WFU) 68-64-69=201 (-12)
3. Lanto Griffin (VCU) 67-66-69=202 (-11)
Dustin Groves (WFU) 68-65-69=202 (-11)
Henrik Norlander (ASU) 65-70-67=202 (-11)
T6. Cole Peevler (UI) 70-66-71= 207 (-6)
T33. Brad George (UI) 70-74-72=216 (+3)
T37. Barrett Kelpin (UI) 70-74-73=217 (+4)
T37. Vince India (UI) 75-64-78=217 (+4)
T75. Chris Brant (UI) 76-76-74=226 (+13)