Stith Signs Bennett Warren

Stith Signs Bennett Warren

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Bennett Warren has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa men’s golf program, it was announced Wednesday by head coach Tyler Stith.

Bennett Warren | Olathe, Kansas | Olathe West High School
– Top ranked junior in the State of Kansas per Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings
– No. 60 nationally (JGS)
– No. 33 in the Class of 2025 per JGS
– Rolex AJGA Class of 2025 Ranking No. 130
– KC Junior Am Champion
– Kansas Boys Match Play Champion
– Midwest Jr. PGA Champion
– AJGA Stan Utley Junior Champion
– As a junior, awarded Second Team All-State and First Team All-Sunflower League
– Carried a 70.7 stroke average during 2023 summer season
– Academic Highlights: National Honor Society (2024), Rho Kappa Honor Society (2024), Excellence in Science (2023, 2024), Excellence in Social Science (2024), Academic Letter Award (2022-23), Excellence in Physical Education (2024)

Tyler Stith on Bennett Warren:
“Bennett is a player who will immediately make the team better and still has the potential to develop. The first time I watched him play I knew he was the right guy for our team.  Bennett has the physical tools and mentality to be an elite college player.  We are excited to get him on campus next fall.”

Why Iowa:
“I chose Iowa because of the great culture that surrounds the school and the golf team. Both Coach Stith and Coach Ihm have my best interest in mind which will allow me to become a better golfer and a better man. I also chose Iowa because of the fantastic business program they have which will be great in excelling my academics.”

He is the son of Susan Warren and the late Jeff Warren, and he has one older brother, Mitch. His father played basketball at the University of Missouri, and his mother is also a Missouri alumna. He plans to major in Finance at Iowa.