In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the start of the girls' golf season with first-year Ankeny coach Kelley Emke and Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke. Coldwell Banker realtor Tom Butler also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 256
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‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite
The Ankeny girls' golf squad placed 16th among 17 teams in the Lamson Invitational on Monday at Willow Creek Golf Course. The Hawkettes posted a score of 420. "It was great to finally have a nice day to play golf," said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "Our team score was not our best of the season, but we did see some great individual improvements." Ames … [Read more...] about ‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite
Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors
Ankeny girls' golf coach Kelley Emke was happy with her team's progress on Tuesday. The Hawkettes shot a 194 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Willow Creek, where they placed third behind Valley (179) and Dowling Catholic (191). "Overall, I am happy with the results!" Emke said. "This is our lowest nine holes yet this season, and it was awesome … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors
‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite
The season got off to a rainy start for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes placed third among five squads in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday. The meet was held at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk under cool, cloudy and rainy conditions. "Overall, I'm really proud of our start this year!" said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke, who was making … [Read more...] about ‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite
‘The girls know we’re going to work hard’: Hawkettes begin new era under Emke
Kelley Emke knows all about the history of the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes' new head coach is hoping to build on the program's tradition in 2024. She once played for Ankeny under legendary coach Toni Dickey, who was Emke's mother. Now, she is trying to develop some chemistry with the 10 girls on the squad. "The girls have been great," … [Read more...] about ‘The girls know we’re going to work hard’: Hawkettes begin new era under Emke