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THIS WEEK
The University of Iowa men’s golf team is set to travel to Baltimore, Maryland to compete in the Big Ten Championships April 25-27 at Baltimore Country Club.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The 54-hole tournament tees off on Friday and concludes Sunday, with 18 holes to be played each day. The tournament is set to tee off at 8 a.m. (ET) Friday and Saturday with the final round teeing off at 7 a.m. (ET) on Sunday.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
You can follow next week's action by visiting golfstat.com for live scoring. Links can be found on the men's golf schedule page at hawkeyesports.com.
THE FIELD
Eighteen schools will be competing in this year’s Big Ten Championship: #11 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, #27 Northwestern, Ohio State, #36 Oregon, Penn State, #37 Purdue, Rutgers, #13 UCLA, #50 USC, Washington, and Wisconsin.
- This marks Iowa’s fifth matchup against Purdue this spring, having previously faced them at the Boilermaker Intercollegiate, Calusa Cup, the Hootie and the Puerto Rico Classic.
TOURNAMENT HISTORY
Iowa had earned one team Big Ten Championship in program history. The Hawkeyes won the conference title in 1992 at Finkbine Golf Course. Northwestern won the 2024 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship. Northwestern's Daniel Svärd also won the individual championship, his second consecutive title, with a score of 211 (+1).
- Mac McClear was the co-medalist in 2023 where he became the first Hawkeye to win multiple conference championships after also winning the event in 2021. McClear became the 16th men’s golfer to win multiple Big Ten Championships with the victory last season.
- McClear is one of four Hawkeyes to win the individual medalist at the Big Ten Championships, joining Carson Schaake (2015), Brad Klapprott (1992) and John Jacobs (1946).
- In 2024, Noah Kent finished as the low scorer for Iowa carding 221 (+11). The freshman finished the event tied for 11th.
HAWKEYE INVITATIONAL RECAP
The Iowa men’s golf team wrapped up play at the 2024 Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Club with a third-place team finish, carding a seven-under-par (857) over three rounds.
- Max Tjoa led the Hawkeyes, tying for seventh place with a three-under-par 213. The sophomore fired a career-low six-under-par 66 in the second round and led the field in par-3 scoring (3.00 avg).
- Gage Messingham also tied for seventh at three-under-par (213). The junior posted a career-best five-under-par 67 in the opening round and finished with 13 birdies - second-most in the field.
- Chance Rinkol tied for 13th at one-over-par (217). The freshman notched a career-best four-under-par 68 in round two and led the field in total pars (38), while ranking second in par-3 scoring (3.08 avg).
- Ian Meyer opened the tournament with a season-best 69 and finished tied for 17th at three-over-par (219), highlighted by six birdies and two eagles across three rounds.
THE COURSE
Baltimore Country Club was founded in 1898 and is listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the United States and is one of only seven clubs nationwide to operate two campuses. Today the Club is some 3,000 members strong and is widely recognized as one of the top 50 country clubs in the nation and was featured as one of the 100 "Most Prestigious Clubs in the World" by LINKS Magazine. The Club's A.W. Tillinghast designed Par 70 Five Farms East Course, with back-to-front pitched greens, limited water hazards, and 96 bunkers, has received many honors including making Golfweek's list of "America's Top 100 Classic Courses" (pre 1960) numerous times. It is also listed as the best Classic or Modern (post 1960 design) Course in the state of Maryland. Baltimore Country Club has hosted a Men's U.S. Open, a PGA Championship, a Men's U.S. Amateur, a U.S. Walker Cup, a U.S. Women's Open and a Champions Tour Major.
THE RETURNERS
- Max Toja recorded his best finish of the season at The Hawkeye Invite, placing 7th, highlighted by a career-low round of 66 in the second round. He also earned top-25 finishes at the Hootie (9th), the Gopher Invite (17th), the Colleton River Collegiate (17th),the Boilermaker Invite (23rd) and the Purdue Invite (24th).
- Since transferring from Cornell in 2023, John Lundmark has started in 14 meets for the Hawkeyes. He posted a season-low 69 in the final round of the Fallen Oak Intercollegiate and matched that score in the final round of the Puredo Rico Classic, where he finished tied for 27th after shooting four under par for the tournament.
- Gage Messingham opened the season strong with a ninth-place finish at the Gopher Invite and followed up with top-25 performances at the Purdue Invite, Colleton River Collegiate, and the Calusa Cup. He recorded a season-low 67 in the opening round of the Hawkeye Invitational, earning his top finish of the season with a tie for seventh place and closed out the season with another top-10 finish placing ninth at the Boilermaker Invite.
SIGNING DAY RECAP
Bennett Warren, from Olathe, Kansas, has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa men’s golf program, it was announced by head coach Tyler Stith.
– 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
– Carried a 70.7 stroke average during 2023 summer season
FALL SEASON WRAP-UP
Iowa had a strong fall season, highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the Gopher Invitational, led by Gage Messingham, who placed ninth individually. The Hawkeyes also secured a third-place finish out of 15 teams at the Purdue Invite, shooting 6-over par. At the Fighting Irish Classic, Iowa placed eighth, defeating No. 20 Duke, RV Washington, and RV Michigan State. The Hawkeyes concluded their fall season at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational, where they took down RV UNLV.
The University of Iowa men’s golf team is set to travel to Baltimore, Maryland to compete in the Big Ten Championships April 25-27 at Baltimore Country Club.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The 54-hole tournament tees off on Friday and concludes Sunday, with 18 holes to be played each day. The tournament is set to tee off at 8 a.m. (ET) Friday and Saturday with the final round teeing off at 7 a.m. (ET) on Sunday.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
You can follow next week's action by visiting golfstat.com for live scoring. Links can be found on the men's golf schedule page at hawkeyesports.com.
THE FIELD
Eighteen schools will be competing in this year’s Big Ten Championship: #11 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, #27 Northwestern, Ohio State, #36 Oregon, Penn State, #37 Purdue, Rutgers, #13 UCLA, #50 USC, Washington, and Wisconsin.
- This marks Iowa’s fifth matchup against Purdue this spring, having previously faced them at the Boilermaker Intercollegiate, Calusa Cup, the Hootie and the Puerto Rico Classic.
TOURNAMENT HISTORY
Iowa had earned one team Big Ten Championship in program history. The Hawkeyes won the conference title in 1992 at Finkbine Golf Course. Northwestern won the 2024 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship. Northwestern's Daniel Svärd also won the individual championship, his second consecutive title, with a score of 211 (+1).
- Mac McClear was the co-medalist in 2023 where he became the first Hawkeye to win multiple conference championships after also winning the event in 2021. McClear became the 16th men’s golfer to win multiple Big Ten Championships with the victory last season.
- McClear is one of four Hawkeyes to win the individual medalist at the Big Ten Championships, joining Carson Schaake (2015), Brad Klapprott (1992) and John Jacobs (1946).
- In 2024, Noah Kent finished as the low scorer for Iowa carding 221 (+11). The freshman finished the event tied for 11th.
HAWKEYE INVITATIONAL RECAP
The Iowa men’s golf team wrapped up play at the 2024 Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Club with a third-place team finish, carding a seven-under-par (857) over three rounds.
- Max Tjoa led the Hawkeyes, tying for seventh place with a three-under-par 213. The sophomore fired a career-low six-under-par 66 in the second round and led the field in par-3 scoring (3.00 avg).
- Gage Messingham also tied for seventh at three-under-par (213). The junior posted a career-best five-under-par 67 in the opening round and finished with 13 birdies - second-most in the field.
- Chance Rinkol tied for 13th at one-over-par (217). The freshman notched a career-best four-under-par 68 in round two and led the field in total pars (38), while ranking second in par-3 scoring (3.08 avg).
- Ian Meyer opened the tournament with a season-best 69 and finished tied for 17th at three-over-par (219), highlighted by six birdies and two eagles across three rounds.
THE COURSE
Baltimore Country Club was founded in 1898 and is listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the United States and is one of only seven clubs nationwide to operate two campuses. Today the Club is some 3,000 members strong and is widely recognized as one of the top 50 country clubs in the nation and was featured as one of the 100 "Most Prestigious Clubs in the World" by LINKS Magazine. The Club's A.W. Tillinghast designed Par 70 Five Farms East Course, with back-to-front pitched greens, limited water hazards, and 96 bunkers, has received many honors including making Golfweek's list of "America's Top 100 Classic Courses" (pre 1960) numerous times. It is also listed as the best Classic or Modern (post 1960 design) Course in the state of Maryland. Baltimore Country Club has hosted a Men's U.S. Open, a PGA Championship, a Men's U.S. Amateur, a U.S. Walker Cup, a U.S. Women's Open and a Champions Tour Major.
THE RETURNERS
- Max Toja recorded his best finish of the season at The Hawkeye Invite, placing 7th, highlighted by a career-low round of 66 in the second round. He also earned top-25 finishes at the Hootie (9th), the Gopher Invite (17th), the Colleton River Collegiate (17th),the Boilermaker Invite (23rd) and the Purdue Invite (24th).
- Since transferring from Cornell in 2023, John Lundmark has started in 14 meets for the Hawkeyes. He posted a season-low 69 in the final round of the Fallen Oak Intercollegiate and matched that score in the final round of the Puredo Rico Classic, where he finished tied for 27th after shooting four under par for the tournament.
- Gage Messingham opened the season strong with a ninth-place finish at the Gopher Invite and followed up with top-25 performances at the Purdue Invite, Colleton River Collegiate, and the Calusa Cup. He recorded a season-low 67 in the opening round of the Hawkeye Invitational, earning his top finish of the season with a tie for seventh place and closed out the season with another top-10 finish placing ninth at the Boilermaker Invite.
SIGNING DAY RECAP
Bennett Warren, from Olathe, Kansas, has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa men’s golf program, it was announced by head coach Tyler Stith.
– 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
– Carried a 70.7 stroke average during 2023 summer season
FALL SEASON WRAP-UP
Iowa had a strong fall season, highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the Gopher Invitational, led by Gage Messingham, who placed ninth individually. The Hawkeyes also secured a third-place finish out of 15 teams at the Purdue Invite, shooting 6-over par. At the Fighting Irish Classic, Iowa placed eighth, defeating No. 20 Duke, RV Washington, and RV Michigan State. The Hawkeyes concluded their fall season at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational, where they took down RV UNLV.