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Hawkeyes Finish Day One of Fighting Irish Classic

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October 1st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Iowa men’s golf team concluded day one of play at the Fighting Irish Classic. The final round of the tournament will take place on Monday.

Graduate transfer, Josh Lundmark started off the tournament birdieing 5 holes in the first round of the tournament. Lundmark finished 2-under par which is his lowest score as a Hawkeye.

Callum Macfie recorded the lowest score for the Hawkeyes between the first two rounds at 2-over par. Macfie had a strong second round shooting 2-under par, including four birdies on the front nine.

Freshman, Noah Kent made his first career eagle as a Hawkeye in round two of the event. Kent was able to reach the green in two strokes and nail his eagle putt on a par 5. Kent’s par 5 average of 4.25 (3-under par) is tied for sixth in the tournament.

IOWA SCORECARD 

Team  286  284  —  +10  570 
T23 Callum Macfie 74 68 +2 142
T27 Josh Lundmark 68 75 +3 143
T37 Max Tjoa 72 72 +4 144
T43 Noah Kent 76 69 +5 145
T56 Mac McClear 72 75 +7 147

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH TYLER STITH 

“We didn’t finish well in the morning and missed a chance to post a solid round. We lost our rhythm for a few holes and it carried over into round two. The guys fought back and now we’ve got a great opportunity tomorrow.”

HAWKEYE NOTABLES 

  • Iowa had the fifth most pars on the day, finishing with 110. Mac McClear and Macfie led the team with 23 a piece. 
  • Kent was one of six players to get an eagle. Kent’s par 5 average of 4.33 is tied for ninth best in the event.

UP NEXT 

The final round of the Fighting Irish Classic will take place on Monday at Warren Golf Course.