Tjoa Runner-Up, Hawkeyes Sixth at Fighting Irish Classic

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Iowa men’s golf team concluded play at the Fighting Irish Classic on Tuesday, finishing tied for sixth at Warren Golf Course. The Hawkeyes posted a seven-over-par 287 in the final round.

Junior Max Tjoa led the Hawkeyes with a career-best runner-up finish, carding a six-under-par 204. Tjoa fired a two-under 68 in the final round, highlighted by birdies on holes three, five, 16, and 17. Tjoa competed in a 3-man playoff where he finished second outright.

The Cedar Falls, Iowa, native has now finished under par in all events this season.

Redshirt freshman Grant Gudgel also turned in a strong performance, tying for 18th overall. Gudgel carded a one-under 69 in round three, with birdies on holes one, four, 14, and 16.

Senior Gage Messingham tied for 23rd after carding a 73 (+3) on Tuesday, marking his fourth career top-25 finish as a Hawkeye.

Sophomore Chance Rinkol fired a 77 (+7) to close out play, and freshman Bennett Warren rounded out Iowa’s lineup with an 81 (+11).

HAWKEYE SCORECARD

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH TYLER STITH
"The guys did a really good job playing through the weather. We played the toughest stretch of holes through the worst conditions but that’s golf sometimes. Our four counters were +7 on the first four holes. Nobody hid and everyone battled.  

Max deserves a lot of praise for his performance this week. He played an outstanding final nine holes to get a share of the lead. In the playoff he hit a few clutch shots. You got to give credit to Carson for making a long birdie putt to win."

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes will compete in the Moraine Intercollegiate on Oct. 13-14  in Dayton, Ohio.