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Jack Winkel

‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View

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Grand View men's golf coach Chris Winkel didn't think that his son, Jack, wanted to play for the Vikings. In the end, though, the Ankeny Centennial senior decided to stay close to home. Jack picked Grand View over Upper Iowa and Northern Iowa. "My dad was actually very surprised to hear I wanted to play for him," said Jack. "The main reason I decided … [Read more...] about ‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View

Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A

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Jack Winkel entered Saturday's final round at the Class 4A state meet with a chance to become Ankeny Centennial's second individual boys' golf champion. A tough day on the greens forced him to settle for a fourth-place tie. Winkel shot a 3-over-par 75 at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls and finished with a 36-hole total of 144. He finished in a … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A

Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69

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Ankeny Centennial's Jack Winkel has put himself in position to win the Class 4A boys' state golf title on Saturday at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls. The senior carded a 3-under-par 69 in Friday's opening round and is tied for the lead with four other golfers--Cale Leonard of Ottumwa, Tanner Dinnebier of Waukee, and Owen Sawyer and Maxwell Tjoa … [Read more...] about Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69

Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was hoping to qualify for the Class 4A state meet for the seventh time in school history. Instead, the Jaguars will have to settle for an individual qualifier. Jack Winkel shot a 71 to capture medalist honors in a district meet on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. However, seventh-ranked Centennial placed … [Read more...] about Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall

Centennial’s Winkel named Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year

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Ankeny Centennial senior Jack Winkel has been named the 2021 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year in the 16-18 year old division. He racked up 2,027.33 Player of the Year points. Winkel competed in 11 events this season. He had nine top-10 finishes on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, including two wins and two ties for first place. Winkel was victorious in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Winkel named Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year

Winkel leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at S.E. Polk Invite; Ankeny takes 7th

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Ankeny Centennial's Jack Winkel put another great round of golf together on Wednesday at Copper Creek. How well his teammates play the rest of the way will likely determine just how far the Jaguars go in the postseason. Winkel carded a 3-under-par 68 to earn runner-up honors in the Southeast Polk Invitational. However, none of his teammates could score … [Read more...] about Winkel leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at S.E. Polk Invite; Ankeny takes 7th

Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny finishes 10th at Turk Bowman Invitational

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams have seen a lot of each other in the last two weeks. The two squads met for the third time on Monday in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed third in the 16-team field with a 308 total, while Ankeny finished 10th with a 338. "Today showed our boys a lot about … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny finishes 10th at Turk Bowman Invitational

Jaguars overcome windy conditions, earn runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

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On a windy day at Otter Creek Golf Course, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team nearly captured the Ankeny Invitational title. Dowling Catholic shot a 296 to win the 11-team meet on Wednesday. Centennial was second with a 298. "The boys battled the wind for sure," said Centennial coach Rick Fee. "Today was good for us because we saw Southeast Polk … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome windy conditions, earn runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team entered the season with some high hopes. Nothing that happened on Monday will alter those expectations. The Jaguars shot a 303 at Briarwood Golf Club to win their home invitational for the fifth consecutive time. The meet was renamed the Jesse Peck Invitational in honor of the former Centennial standout, who passed … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Jack Winkel is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He led the Jaguars last year with a nine-hole average of 38.6 strokes. Winkel, a two-time state qualifier, tied for 29th place in last year's Class 4A state meet. He shot a two-day total of 164 at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars will open the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

Jaguars excited about the future after tying for 10th place in Class 4A meet

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Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee preferred to look ahead to the future rather than reflect on his team's performance in the Class 4A state meet over the last two days at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars will return most of the players who helped the team to tie for 10th place with a two-day total of 675. "We will bring back … [Read more...] about Jaguars excited about the future after tying for 10th place in Class 4A meet

Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

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Hunter Johnson and the undefeated Ankeny boys' golf team earned a threepeat on Monday. Johnson carded a 1-under-par 70 to lead the third-ranked Hawks to the Indianola Invitational title at the Indianola Country Club for the third straight year. It was also Johnson's third consecutive individual victory. "I really like the golf course," said Johnson. … [Read more...] about Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

Jaguars open season with victory at Fort Dodge, will host Ankeny on Friday

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Jack Winkel and the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team are off to a good start. Winkel carded a 75 to earn medalist honors while leading the Jaguars to a 326-356 victory over Fort Dodge in their season opener on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. "Just staying relaxed and confident helped me be successful," said Winkel. "But I felt like I … [Read more...] about Jaguars open season with victory at Fort Dodge, will host Ankeny on Friday

Winkel wins playoff to earn medalist honors at Central Conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial golfer Jack Winkel has struggled at times over the last couple of weeks. On Thursday, the sophomore found his game at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Winkel shot a 74 and then won a two-hole playoff against Jake Calhoun of Dowling Catholic to earn medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference meet. He led the Jaguars to a third-place … [Read more...] about Winkel wins playoff to earn medalist honors at Central Conference meet