Alumni
Brian Delaney
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
5 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner
– Davenport High School City Champion
– MAC All-Academic
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
Working full-time, following college, I pursued a career in golf and I am currently the Head Golf Professional at Davenport Country Club
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
I would not be the golfer, professional, father, and person I am today without the Iowa PGA Junior Tour. I cannot thank the great professionals of the state enough for opening up their facilities to allow juniors to learn the life skills golf provides. The example set by the PGA Professionals as I was growing up made me want to be a golf professional. The lessons learned through competitive golf extend far beyond the traditional skills of golf. Players learn the skills of competition, sportsmanship, facing and overcoming adversity, hard work, and building friendships. These valuable skills will carry into the rest of their lives, regardless of what path they choose.
JT Manjoine
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
7 Seasons
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
My time competing on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour is a big reason for my career in golf. I truly believe I would not be where I am today and why I care so much about growing the game if it wasn’t for the Iowa PGA Junior Tour.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
Working full-time as the Head Golf Professional at Urbandale Golf and Country Club and a PGA Associate.
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
Absolutely. Apart from my job, I am still close friends with a lot of guys I met playing tournament golf almost 7 years after it concluded!
Paige Hoffman
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
9 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– 13 and under POY (2014, 15), 14-15 POY (2016), 16-18 POY (2017, 18, 19, 20)
– 2021 Charlie Burkart Scholarship Recipient
– IGA Junior Girls’ POY (2018, 19, 21)
– 2021 Herman Sani Scholar
– 2019 Iowa Women’s Amateur Champion
– 2019 Class 4A Iowa High School Girls State Individual Champion and 2019 & 2021 Class 4A Iowa High School Girls State Team Champion (Valley)
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
Working full-time at the Iowa Golf Association as the Director of Development
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
The Iowa PGA Junior Tour taught me a love for competing and the game of golf. The tour introduced me to some of my best friends and to the greatest game ever played. The excitement spurred in me by the Iowa PGA Junior Tour pushed me to pursue competing on regional and national stages and eventually the collegiate level. The annual awards luncheons that I got to attend as a Player of the Year honoree showed me that there is more to the game of golf than just competing. There are countless hardworking people who go to work each day to make the game better in the state of Iowa. These luncheons opened my eyes to a career in golf which I am now pursuing.
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
Yes, Northwest Missouri State University. Achievements: 2023 MIAA Individual Conference Championship, made it to 2023 National Championship Individually, champion of 2024 Grace Shinn Central Regional Preview, hold several school records
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
It is hard to describe the impact that the Iowa Junior PGA had on my life. When I started playing in the pee wee division, golf was just something I did and I liked getting ice cream at the end from my grandparents. By the time I completed my time on the tour as an 18-year-old, golf was a driving force in my life (but don’t worry I still liked getting ice cream afterwards). The tour allowed me to meet some of my closest friends that I built genuine relationships with. Four years have passed since I played my last Iowa Junior PGA Tour event and I still talk regularly with girls I met on the tour. Some of the girls even became future college teammates and roommates! I was recently was in two weddings for girls I would not have met if it were not for the Iowa Junior PGA Tour. As a golfer, the Iowa Junior PGA Tour allowed me to find a love for competition in a friendly and encouraging environment. I filled my summers with Junior Tour events because I loved getting to play golf with my friends, but I also loved competing against myself. My love for golf grew each summer through the various events and eventually golf became the sole sport I played and collegiate golf a goal of mine. With the support of the Iowa Junior PGA Tour, I was able to accomplish the goal of becoming a college golfer. The Tour had such an immensely positive impact on me that it shaped what I wanted to do for a career. The annual awards luncheons showed me at a young age that there was more to golf than just playing. Early on it became a goal of mine to give back to the game in some way in my career. Tess Goudy was a true role model to me and I wanted to be just like her when I grew up. I now am proud to say that I get to give back to the game that gave so much to me everyday as I work at the Iowa Golf Association as the Director of Development. This role allows me to help the game of golf grow in Iowa and help people find meaningful connections with one another in the process. I am endlessly grateful to the Iowa Junior PGA Tour for helping me get started in this great game!
Hannah Hagarty
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
10 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– Class 5A Team State Runner-Up (Cedar Falls High School)
– 4X All Conference Player (Cedar Falls High School, Colfax-Mingo High School)
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
I am living in Kingston, Jamaica working full time as a Guidance Counsellor in a downtown school, and volunteering at various group homes throughout the city.
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
I went on to play golf at Luther College, and was a 4 year Varsity Starter, and still enjoy playing to this day. I coached High School Golf for two seasons, and gave some private lessons.
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
Yes, Luther College in Decorah, Iowa
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
Absolutely! Some of my best memories as a kid happened playing in golf tournaments, and participating in Golf Academy at Pheasant Ridge in Cedar Falls.
Saffire Sayre
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
7 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– 3-time team State Champion
– IPGA Player of the Year 2021
– 4-time First Team All-State
– 4-time First Team All-Conference
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
I’ll start my senior year of college in the fall! In the summer and during the school year I work for Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies as a pricing intern in the auto pricing department. This fall I’ll apply to graduate school and potentially start taking my actuarial exams!
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
I am currently playing collegiate golf at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
Iowa Junior PGA taught me many life lessons not just in golf, but in patience, friendship, and resilience. Playing on the junior tour for so long brought me my best friends and families of those friends that I would consider my own family. I would not be who I am today without playing on the Iowa Junior PGA Tour.
Megan Angus (Furnish)
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
6 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– 2x Iowa State Women’s Amateur Champion (2013, 2014)
– Qualified for the IS Women’s Amateur Public Links 2014
– Qualified for the US Girls Junior 2011
– High School MVC Divisional Champion 2012
– High School Super Meet Champion 2012
– Qualified for the National PGA Junior Championship 2011
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
I work full time as an Assistant Golf Professional at Rivercut Golf Course down in Springfield Missouri. I made the switch last Summer in 2024 to the public facility after being an Assistant at a Country Club for the previous 5 years. I help to run the tournaments that we host, am in charge of most of the merchandising and inventory management, PGA Junior League Teams, and do a lot of teaching and player development programs for the course! I still try to play and practice as much as I can!
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
Golf is my life! Literally! I get to go to work everyday at a beautiful Golf Course down in Springfield Missouri called Rivercut that is rated the #1 municipal course in the State. I am currently in the PGM Program working towards my Class A membership and have been an Assistant Golf Professional for the last six years now. After High School I made my way down to Missouri State to play college golf, after a successful college career I stayed in the area and wanted to continue being involved with golf somehow. I started working as an Assistant at Highland Springs Country Club after graduating and then fell in love with the business and started the PGM Program! I still play in competitive tournaments and am heavily involved in the Midwest PGA Section by playing in their Section Events each Summer and being a committee member on their Education Board! Golf is such a big part of my life, I met my now Husband playing and it’s such a great lifelong sport and career and am truly blessed to be apart of such a humbling game and Association!
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
Yes, I played at Missouri State University.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
Yes! It helped to create such positive memories to help me become the player and person I am today! I fell in love with the game at a young age and it gave me the opportunity to travel and play, meet friends, and find the love of the game and helped me build a future with golf. Teaching and Coaching Juniors is a big part of what I love about my job and I try to make a great impact on them and fall in love with the game just like I did at their age when I was playing in Junior events!
Sterling McIlravy
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
4 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– 2x Sectional Winner in High School
– 2016 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
Currently playing professionally on mini tours, Monday Qualifiers, and Q-School. I also do professional club fitting and golf instruction at Blue Top Ridge.
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
I played in junior college, and Division 1. The Iowa PGA Junior Tour helped me to create a career in the game. I also met my wife (part of the women’s team) during my college career. Our family loves to spend time on the course.
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
Yes, I played at Iowa Lakes Community College, Kirkwood Community College, and Ball State University.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
Absolutely. The Iowa Junior PGA gave me the opportunity to compete through the summers to put myself to the test and gain the necessary skills/attitude required to succeed in the sport, and in life. Without the Iowa PGA junior tour I would not have had to chance to be where I am today.
Jacob Brokaw
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
3 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– 1st Team All-MAC Conference
– 2nd Team All-MAC Conference
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
I am currently a student at Augustana College studying Business Management.
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
Golf has stayed a part of my life because I am currently working at Davenport Country Club and a member of the Augustana College Men’s golf team.
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
Yes, I currently play at Augustana College.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
The Iowa Junior PGA had a positive impact because it allowed me to play competitive tournaments as an inexperienced beginner and taught me the basic rules of golf.
Karli Kerrigan
HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
I was on the Junior Tour for 6 summers from 2010-2015.
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
3x Junior Tour Player of the Year 2011-2013
Played in the Optimist Junior Golf Championship
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME?
I am currently attending the University of South Dakota where I am majoring in Criminal Justice.
AFTER COMPETING ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR, PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW GOLF HAS STAYED A PART OF YOUR LIFE.
I continue to play golf in college and in summer tournaments while also keeping in contact with people I met on the tour.
AFTER GRADUATION, DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
Yes, University of South Dakota.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
Yes very much. I was able to get competitive golf experience, meet new friends, and overall grow as a player in order to play golf at the next level successfully.
OTHER COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, CONCERNS ABOUT THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
The junior tour is a great springboard for future golfers and a good way to get involved in the sport starting at a young age.
Jacob Hesner
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
4 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– East Buchanan, Class 1A State Medalist 2018
– 2018 1A Player of the Year Iowa Golf Coaches Association
– 2X 1A Team Champion, 1X Runner-Up (East Buchanan High School)
– 4-Time All Conference Player in High School
– Winner on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
I am currently working full-time as a PGA Associate at the Iowa PGA as the Junior Golf Coordinator. Working where it all started!
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
Golf is an extremely instrumental part of my life, I interact with it everyday in one way or another. I still continue to play competitive golf to this day.
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
I played briefly at the Junior College Level, before transferring to the University of Iowa where I competed on the Club Golf team.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
Absolutely! Playing on the Junior Tour inevidibly led me to a career in golf. Without having played, I never would’ve fell in love with the game and even pursued a career in golf!
Payton Minear
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
Unsure, but I wish I could relive my childhood experience with the Iowa Junior Tour tournaments.
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– Waukee High School 5A State champion (individual and team). Broke 90% of school records in golf career.
– Medaled in several Iowa Junior Tour tournaments
– Iowa High School Golf Coaches Player of the Year 2012
– Iowa Optimist Junior Champion 2011 and 2012 (selected to play at PGA National Golf Course West Palm Beach)
– Callaway World Junior Champion for Iowa/Missouri selected to play at Torrey Pines for Callaway World Championship 2012
– Recruited by several colleges to play golf
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
I am finishing up my last semester with Florida Gulf Coast University’s PGA Golf Management program. After my graduation in July, I will have completed all necessary steps to obtain my PGA card and become a full-time golf instructor.
HOW HAS GOLF CONTINUED TO STAY A PART OF YOUR LIFE, INFLUENCED YOU NOW?
Golf is playing a major role in my life, as I am teaching golf to juniors, adults, seniors and people of all abilities on a day-to-day basis.
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
Unfortunately I am not. The program I am in is very time consuming and I have dedicated all of my time towards my education in the teaching industry so I can give back to the game.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
The Iowa Junior Tour had a positive impact on my life in golf and also in building my skills such as patience, dedication, honesty, and integrity. I truly believe that golf shapes a lot of individuals lives and we learn valuable lessons through golf. The experiences I gained from the Iowa Junior Tour were memories I will never forget.
Kelsy Sisler
HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
I cannot remember for sure.
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– Conference Champion
– Regional Champion
– State Champion
– Multiple Team Championships
AFTER COMPETING ON THE JUNIOR TOUR HOW HAS GOLF STAYED A PART OF YOUR LIFE?
I still play often, especially work outings. My husband and I go to the range for date nights and we’re excited to get our daughter started.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME? (IN COLLEGE, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WORKING FULL-TIME, ETC.)
Working full-time as a tax & estate planning attorney
AFTER COMPETING ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR, PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW GOLF HAS STAYED A PART OF YOUR LIFE.
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
It did. It gave me the opportunity to travel and play courses all over Iowa. I was one of very few girls at the time, so I played with the boys often and it provided great competition. I think this fed my competitive spirit and allowed me to become such a strong golfer in high school. It was also a great bonding experience with my dad – the tournaments were our thing.
Isabelle Juhler
HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
5 Seasons
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
– Competed at the State Golf Tournament, Sophomore year
– Team Captain and lead my team by average
DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
I currently play at Grand View University.
AFTER COMPETING ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR, PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW GOLF HAS STAYED A PART OF YOUR LIFE.
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Kelsey Faiferlick
HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
I was on the Iowa Junior Tour for over 5 seasons from 2008-2014.
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
In 2012 I was the Iowa Junior Tour Player of the Year.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME?
I graduated from Park University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and am now working full-time as a Financial Services Representative at First American Bank in Fort Dodge.
AFTER COMPETING ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR, PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW GOLF HAS STAYED A PART OF YOUR LIFE.
Apart from continuing my education at Park University to play golf, I have continued playing golf in the Fort Dodge City Tour every year. I am also the Saint Edmond High School Girls’ Golf Coach.
Tripp Kinney
HOW MANY SEASONS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR?
I competed on the Iowa Junior Tour for over 5 years during my childhood.
PLEASE LIST SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVED WHILE ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
I was Junior Tour Player of the Year when I was 13 years old. I won 10+ tournaments playing on the Junior Tour.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS POINT IN TIME?
I began my first semester at Iowa State University in the Fall of 2016 and am majoring in Business.
AFTER COMPETING ON THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR, PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW GOLF HAS STAYED A PART OF YOUR LIFE.
I still practice and play golf every single day and love every minute of it. I still play competitive tournaments all over the country and I love trying to get better everyday.
AFTER GRADUATION, DID YOU OR ARE YOU PLAYING COLLEGIATE GOLF? IF YES, WHERE?
I began playing collegiate golf at Iowa State University this last summer (2016).
DID THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? WHETHER IN GOLF OR GENERAL? HOW SO?
It had a great impact on my life, being able to compete against very good competition and making many friends along the way. I learned how to compete on this tour and I met a lot of great people and great friends along the way.
OTHER COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, CONCERNS ABOUT THE IOWA JUNIOR TOUR.
This is a great tour with many well run golf tournaments that teaches kids the rules of golf and how to compete against others.