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THIS WEEK
The University of Iowa men’s golf team travels to the Pacific Northwest for the Duck Invitational on March 23–24 in Eugene, Oregon. The tournament will be held at Eugene Country Club and hosted by Oregon.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The 54-hole event features 36 holes on Monday, followed by the final 18 holes on Tuesday.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
You can follow this week's action by visiting scoreboard.clippd.com for live scoring. Links can be found on the men's golf schedule page at hawkeyesports.com.
THE FIELD
Iowa will compete against a field featuring primarily West Coast programs, including No. 9 Illinois, Oregon, UTEP, Gonzaga, Oregon State, Hawai‘i Hilo, Saint Mary’s (CA), Cincinnati, Michigan State, San José State, Grand Canyon, Boise State, Cal State Fullerton, and Idaho.
THE EVENT
The Ducks will host the 36th annual Duck Invitational at Eugene Country Club.
- Oregon claimed last year’s team title with an eight-under-par 844.
- Iowa made its only appearance at the Duck Invitational in 2018.
THE COURSE
Located in Eugene, Oregon, Eugene Country Club is one of the premier private golf clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1899, it is the second-oldest country club in Oregon and has built a reputation for its championship-caliber course. Originally designed by Chandler Egan and later refined by Robert Trent Jones, the course features tree-lined fairways, pristine greens, and scenic water.
- Consistently ranked among the top courses in the country, Eugene Country Club has hosted numerous prestigious events, including NCAA Championships and USGA tournaments.
LAST TIME OUT
The Hawkeyes were led by redshirt freshman Grant Gudgel at the Colleton River Collegiate, who finished at one-under par to place 15th.
- Ryan Shellberg opened with a four-under 68 in round one and followed with a three-under 69 in round two to hold the lead through 36 holes. The Prosper, Texas, native recorded par or better on 34 of 36 first holes.
STRONG SPRING OPENER
Iowa opened the spring season with a strong performance at the Puerto Rico Classic, finishing at 24-under-par 840. This ties for the ninth-lowest 54-hole total in program history.
- Max Tjoa led the way with an 11-under-par 202, tying for the third-best 54-hole score in school history and finishing fifth individually. Grant Gudgel added a ninth-place finish at 10-under par (206), while Ryan Shellberg posted a career-low seven-under-par tournament to earn a top-25 finish.
FINKBINE GOLF COURSE RENOVATION
Finkbine, home of Iowa men’s and women’s golf, will undergo a major renovation starting after the 2025 season. Led by architect Scott Hoffman and managed by Troon, the project will modernize the layout, enhance playability for all skill levels, and incorporate sustainable turf practices. Privately funded by Fritz and Mary Lee Duda, the renovation aims to position Finkbine as one of the premier collegiate golf courses in the Midwest.
The University of Iowa men’s golf team travels to the Pacific Northwest for the Duck Invitational on March 23–24 in Eugene, Oregon. The tournament will be held at Eugene Country Club and hosted by Oregon.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The 54-hole event features 36 holes on Monday, followed by the final 18 holes on Tuesday.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
You can follow this week's action by visiting scoreboard.clippd.com for live scoring. Links can be found on the men's golf schedule page at hawkeyesports.com.
THE FIELD
Iowa will compete against a field featuring primarily West Coast programs, including No. 9 Illinois, Oregon, UTEP, Gonzaga, Oregon State, Hawai‘i Hilo, Saint Mary’s (CA), Cincinnati, Michigan State, San José State, Grand Canyon, Boise State, Cal State Fullerton, and Idaho.
THE EVENT
The Ducks will host the 36th annual Duck Invitational at Eugene Country Club.
- Oregon claimed last year’s team title with an eight-under-par 844.
- Iowa made its only appearance at the Duck Invitational in 2018.
THE COURSE
Located in Eugene, Oregon, Eugene Country Club is one of the premier private golf clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1899, it is the second-oldest country club in Oregon and has built a reputation for its championship-caliber course. Originally designed by Chandler Egan and later refined by Robert Trent Jones, the course features tree-lined fairways, pristine greens, and scenic water.
- Consistently ranked among the top courses in the country, Eugene Country Club has hosted numerous prestigious events, including NCAA Championships and USGA tournaments.
LAST TIME OUT
The Hawkeyes were led by redshirt freshman Grant Gudgel at the Colleton River Collegiate, who finished at one-under par to place 15th.
- Ryan Shellberg opened with a four-under 68 in round one and followed with a three-under 69 in round two to hold the lead through 36 holes. The Prosper, Texas, native recorded par or better on 34 of 36 first holes.
STRONG SPRING OPENER
Iowa opened the spring season with a strong performance at the Puerto Rico Classic, finishing at 24-under-par 840. This ties for the ninth-lowest 54-hole total in program history.
- Max Tjoa led the way with an 11-under-par 202, tying for the third-best 54-hole score in school history and finishing fifth individually. Grant Gudgel added a ninth-place finish at 10-under par (206), while Ryan Shellberg posted a career-low seven-under-par tournament to earn a top-25 finish.
FINKBINE GOLF COURSE RENOVATION
Finkbine, home of Iowa men’s and women’s golf, will undergo a major renovation starting after the 2025 season. Led by architect Scott Hoffman and managed by Troon, the project will modernize the layout, enhance playability for all skill levels, and incorporate sustainable turf practices. Privately funded by Fritz and Mary Lee Duda, the renovation aims to position Finkbine as one of the premier collegiate golf courses in the Midwest.