Area roundup: Mohawk girls win another dual Oct 14, 2008
IOWA CITY The Waldorf men s golf team is in seventh place, 24 strokes behind St. Ambrose after the first round of the Midwest Collegiate Conference tournament at Finkbine Golf Course. The Warriors, who shot a 307, were led by Brett Nymeyer s 74. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Metzendorf Completes 100th Round as Hawkeye Oct 6, 2008
IOWA CITY, IA - The Hawkeyes posted a team score of 314 in the final round at the Hawkeye Invitational, hosted by Iowa at Finkbine Golf Course. Over the three rounds, Iowa finished with a team score of 926, which placed them in second behind Ball State by five strokes. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes Tied for First Oct 5, 2008
IOWA CITY, IA - The Iowa's women's golf team is tied for first place after shooting a team score of 612 during the first day of competition at the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course ... The 31st annual Hawkeye Invitational will resume tomorrow morning at Finkbine Golf Course. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Today's Photos Oct 3, 2008
Members of the Iowa women's golf team meditate on Thursday in the locker room at Finkbine Golf Course. The Hawkeyes will host a 15-team invitational at Finkbine this weekend. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Golfers hope to be winning hosts Oct 3, 2008
The Hawkeye Invitational will take place on Finkbine Golf Course for its 31st year, and the Hawkeyes are ready to show their home fans what they are really made of. "It's great to have the home tournament because all of our families are coming out to support us, in addition to friends who live in Iowa City," junior Alison Cavanaugh said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
General News Oct 3, 2008
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Rain Forces Finkbine Parking Closure Sep 14, 2008
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Fans attending Saturday's football game between Iowa and Iowa State will not be allowed to park on the driving range at the University of Iowa's Finkbine Golf Course because of heavy rain that has already fallen in the Iowa City area and what is expected to fall overnight. Fans who were intending to use this parking location are invited to park at the UI Athletics Hall of Fame or the Hawkeye Commuter parking lot. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Golf program expects leadership, success from Hopfinger Sep 10, 2008
"It was really close. I didn't think I had much of a chance to play Division-I golf," said a relaxed Hopfinger following a round of nine holes at Finkbine Golf Course. "Kansas gave me a chance, and I ended up doing pretty well there.". (Daily Iowan, IA)
Optimism on the links for UI golf Sep 4, 2008
"Most of the guys don't have any recollection of recent history, so it's kind of a blank slate," he said as he watched his players practicing at the Finkbine Golf Course. "We have a lot of youth, but they have a lot of junior tournament experience.". (Daily Iowan, IA)
Swinging away at flood damage Aug 28, 2008
The 2007 Masters champion will be in Iowa City for a Pro-Am and Ryder Cup format exhibition at Finkbine Golf Course on Sept. 12, with all the proceeds going toward flood relief. Joining Johnson will be PGA golfers Chris DiMarco and Todd Hamilton, who will each team up with three unnamed up-and-comers from the Nationwide and PGA Tours. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Masters Champion to Headline Disaster Relief Event Aug 22, 2008
IOWA CITY - 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson will headlinean exhibition at the University of Iowa's Finkbine Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 12, that will raise funds for disaster relief across the state of Iowa. The Zach Johnson Iowa Disaster Relief Challenge presented by AEGON USA will feature Johnson, a native of Cedar Rapids and a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Chris DiMarco, and Quad Cities-area native Todd Hamilton in a nine-hole challenge that will also feature three of... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Golf To Host Alumni Challenge Aug 21, 2008
IOWA CITY - The first annual Hawkeye Alumni Challenge is set for Friday, Sept. 5 at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. This event is being hosted by the Hawkeye men's golf team and will be an opportunity for former Hawkeye golfers to meet current players, coaches and administrators. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Openings Available for Baseball Golf Outing Aug 7, 2008
IOWA CITY -- The Iowa baseball team will host its third annual "Iowa Baseball Golf Outing" on Aug. 29, at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The format is a four-person best ball with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. (Hawkeyesports.com)
On Campus Report May 10, 2008
n Stockton grad Eric Drane, a Loras golfer, finished 29th at the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Finals, which was held at the Finkbine Golf Course in Decorah, Iowa. Drane shot a 284 with a low round of 81. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Sports Briefs Apr 18, 2008
Tim Doherty, a former PGA professional at Solon's Saddleback Ridge Golf Course, will immediately take over as director of golf operations of Finkbine Golf Course - the home of the men's and women's golf team - the athletics department announced on Thursday. After graduating from the UI in 1981, Doherty has spent 30 years working in the golf world. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Tim Doherty Hired as Director of Finkbine Golf Operations Apr 18, 2008
IOWA CITY - The UI Department of Athletics announced today that Tim Doherty has been hired as the Director of Golf Operations at Finkbine Golf Course. He will begin his post immediately. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Men's golf heads South Feb 20, 2008
With winter in full bloom and the Finkbine Golf Course out of service, it's time for the Iowa men's golf team to head south. Head coach Mark Hankins and company will head to Scottsdale, Ariz. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Q&A with Iowa golfer Tyrette Metzendorf Oct 18, 2007
Aside from Finkbine Golf Course, if you could choose another as your home course, which would it be. T Metzendorf: I really like the courses at Pinehurst (N.C.). (Hawkeyesports.com)
Golfers set for home cooking Oct 5, 2007
As Iowa women's golf coach Kelly Crawford walked off the seventh green at Finkbine Golf Course, she smiled and exclaimed, "Home-field advantage, baby!". Just minutes before, the second-year head coach hopped out of her cart, trekked up to the front of the green, and started walking. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Muscatine golf season comes to an end Oct 5, 2007
IOWA CITY When they posted team scores at Wednesday s boys district meet at Finkbine Golf Course, a 309 team score looked promising for the Davenport Central Blue Devils ... Finkbine Golf Course. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
New coach, new attitude Oct 4, 2007
He spends noon until dark stalking his golfers on the putting greens and driving ranges of Finkbine Golf Course. When tournament time comes, he even eats with his team. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Women's golf continues win streak Oct 4, 2007
The Lady Mocs will travel to the Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City, Iowa to play at the University of Iowa's Hawkeye Invitational Oct 6. Page 1 of 1. (The University Echo, TN)
Prep Roundup Oct 3, 2007
Tuesday s Class 4A district meet at the University of Iowa s Finkbine Golf Course was set back a day because of inclement weather. The Muskies, along with 12 other schools, are vying for three qualifying spots for this weekend s state meet in Mason City. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hawkeyes Prepare For 34th Annual Hawkeye Invitational Oct 3, 2007
The tournament will be played at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. Par is 72 and the total yardage is 6,202. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Finkbine prices make Big Ten par Jun 5, 2007
With a cloudless sky, warm weather, and the scent of freshly cut fairways greeting foursomes on the first tee at Finkbine Golf Course, there aren't many downsides to the start of an afternoon on the local links. For avid golfers, outdoor-activity seekers, and UI students, an 18-hole stroll might seem the perfect way to spend a summer Saturday in Iowa City - with one exception. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Hawkeyes in Greece: Smith Blog Jun 4, 2007
the Iowa women's basketball team will be hosting its "Golf Extravaganza" June 20 at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The golf outing helps the Hawkeyes financially for its next foreign tour trip in the years to come. (Hawkeyesports.com)
UI to Begin Search for New Men's Golf Coach May 16, 2007
The UI will begin a national search for a new men's golf coach immediately as part of a reorganization of the varsity men's golf program and the day-to-day operation at award-winning Finkbine Golf Course ... IOWA CITY -- The University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will begin a national search for a new men's head golf coach immediately as part of a reorganization of varsity men's golf program and the day-to-day operation of Finkbine Golf Course. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Rain Or Shine, Hawkeyes Manage May 2, 2007
Typically the Hawkeyes use Finkbine Golf Course to practice; however rain and snow left them without a practice facility for much of the spring. Instead the team had to rely on sharing indoor facilities with other sport teams and adjust their practices to their situation. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Kaufman still mixing, matching Apr 26, 2007
"The guys would qualify really well, they'd shoot good scores at Finkbine Golf Course , and then when they'd get into competition, they would go back to their old ways, and they'd finish in the bottom third of the tournament.". Kaufman said he resorted to hand-picking players last weekend, choosing to go with senior Bennet Hammerberg and sophomore Zack Anderson because both were familiar with the course in East Lansing, Mich. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Surprise plunge into golf season Apr 11, 2007
Kaufman has been an assistant pro at the Finkbine Golf Course for the past six seasons, and he added a new title to his rsum early last fall, assistant coach - the first ever under the leadership of then-men's head coach Terry Anderson. "Pretty simple, being at the right place at the right time," Kaufman said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Hawkeyes Prepare For Kepler Intercollegiate Apr 11, 2007
Anderson will remain as Director of Golf Operations at Finkbine Golf Course through this golf season. Anderson served as head coach since 1994. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Golfers cope with weather Apr 6, 2007
Kaufman said the chance to practice at Finkbine Golf Course has been a great opportunity, even when the weather is less than desirable. The weather can deter the rest of the pubic from trying to play, which basically opens the course up to the team. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Bluder's Bunch to Salute Cedar Rapids Area, UI Commuity Fans Feb 13, 2007
Fans should click for a summary of the variety of prizes ranging from tickets to the home games of the 2007 University of Iowa football team, 2008 UI men's and women's basketball and wrestling team and rounds of golf at Finkbine Golf Course to $10 gift certificates to the Official Iowa Hawk Shop that can be won by attending the game and the official registration form to bring with them to the Arena to be eligible to win. Sunday, Feb. 25, has been designated "Cedar Rapids Area Day" when Iowa... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Returns Home to Host Illinois Thursday Feb 13, 2007
There they will register to win a variety of prizes ranging from tickets to the home games of the 2007 Iowa football team, 2008 UI men's and women's basketball and wrestling teams, rounds of golf at Finkbine Golf Course to $10 gift certificates to the Iowa Hawk Shop. Iowa History Iowa has played 933 games since beginning basketball in 1974. (Hawkeyesports.com)
