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Walker to join Division III progam that has won 12 national titles since 1987

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A second member of the Ankeny boys' golf team has decided to take his game to the collegiate level. Corbin Walker has verbally committed to play for Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C. Methodist is an NCAA Division III school and a member of the USA South Athletic Conference. Walker's teammate, Hunter Johnson, previously committed to Iowa … [Read more...] about Walker to join Division III progam that has won 12 national titles since 1987

Johnson named player of the year by Iowa Golf Coaches Association

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Ankeny senior Hunter Johnson has been named the state's player of the year by the Iowa Golf Coaches Association. Johnson enjoyed a tremendous season for the Hawks. He finished the 2020 campaign ranked first in the individual season rankings. Johnson tied for third place and finished fourth after a cardoff in the Class 4A state meet. He posted a two-day … [Read more...] about Johnson named player of the year by Iowa Golf Coaches Association

Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State

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Ankeny golfer Hunter Johnson has decided to stay close to home. Johnson verbally committed on Sunday to play for Iowa State. He picked the Cyclones over some other schools in what he called a difficult decision. "The whole process was very tough," said Johnson. "I had a good relationship with all the coaches, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity … [Read more...] about Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State

‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A

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More than a few golfers walked off the course at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on Saturday shaking their heads. Many of the participants in the boys' Class 4A state meet simply couldn't figure out the greens. "We all struggled on the greens a lot," said Ankeny senior Ty Roghair. "They were pretty fast and had a lot of slopes." Second-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A