Hawk golfers top Johnston, improve record to 4-0 in Central Conference

Ankeny’s Corbin Walker watches his putt roll toward the hole on No. 9 during Tuesday’s dual meet against visiting Johnston at Otter Creek Golf Course. Walker shot a 38 to earn runner-up honors while helping the Hawks to a 14-stroke victory. (Photo by Dan Holm)

Despite some windy conditions, the Ankeny boys’ golf team rolled to another dual-meet victory on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course.

The fifth-ranked Hawks defeated visiting Johnston, 153-167, to improve their record to 4-0 in the CIML Central Conference.

“I thought we played really well in the windy conditions,” said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. “It was another great team effort with Joey (Newton) stepping up and shooting well when Dylan (Taylor) struggled.”

Newton carded a 2-over-par 38 to earn medalist honors. He had two birdies on the day.

**Ankeny’s Ty Roghair tees off on the No. 1 hole during Tuesday’s dual meet. Roghair carded a 39 as the Hawks remained unbeaten in CIML Central Conference dual-meet competition. (Photo by Dan Holm)**

Corbin Walker was the runner-up. Both Walker and Hunter Johnson also shot a 38, while Ty Roghair contributed Ankeny’s fourth scoring round with a 39.

“I was very happy with Corbin, Hunter and Ty’s scores,” Weddingfeld said. “They didn’t think they were the best, but didn’t realize how tough the wind was playing.”

Taylor fired a 42 for the Hawks. Luke Parkinson finished with a 45.

Ankeny will compete in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek Golf Course.