May 1, 2009
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – The University of Iowa men’s golf team finished day one of the 2009 Big Ten Championships Friday in fifth place with a 36-hole score of 582 (+14). Ohio State leads the tournament after recording a 579 (+11). Competition is being held on the Penn State Blue Course in University Park, PA.
Freshman Barrett Kelpin and sophomore Vince India are in a tie for 15th place, and currently leading the Hawkeyes, after carding a score of 146 (+4). Senior Cole Peevler shot a 148 (+6) and is sitting in a tie for 28th. Sophomore Brad Hopfinger is in 35th with a 36-hole total of 150 (+8). Additionally, freshman Chris Brant recorded a 151 (+9) and is tied at 41st.
“I’m pleased with our continued focus throughout the afternoon round,” said Head Coach Mark Hankins. “Each guy contributed individually today which resulted in two solid team scores.”
The tournament will continue tomorrow with the third round beginning at approximately 8 a.m. CT. Fans can follow the action with live scoring at golfstatresults.com.
Team Results (Top 3 + Iowa)
1. Ohio State 289-290=579 (+11)
2. Illinois 292-288=580 (+12)
3. Minnesota 287-294=581 (+13)
Indiana 286-295=581 (+13)
5. IOWA 290-292=582 (+14)
6. Northwestern 290-296=586 (+18)
Penn State 290-296=586 (+18)
8. Michigan 285-302=587 (+19)
Wisconsin 295-292=587 (+19)
10. Michigan State 293-296=589 (+21)
11. Purdue 293-297=590 (+22)
Individual Results – Par 71 (Top 3 + Iowa)
1. Eric Chun (Northwestern) 70-68=138 (-4)
2. Jack Newman (Michigan St.) 69-70=139 (-3)
3. Matt Hoffman (Illinois) 72-69=141 (-1)
Dan Woltman (Wisconsin) 72-69=141 (-1)
T15. Barrett Kelpin (UI) 74-72=146 (+4)
T15. Vince India (UI) 72-74=146 (+4)
T28. Cole Peevler (UI) 73-75=148 (+6)
T35. Brad Hopfinger (UI) 79-71=150 (+8)
T41. Chris Brant (UI) 71-80=151 (+9)