***Official Iowa State Golf NCAA Championship***

[Tre4ISU]

This is a reminder (or notice for the half-in ISU fans) that Iowa State plays at Nationals starting Friday. I've mentioned it to a few ISU fans that were golf fans and they had no idea so I thought I'd throw a thread out there.

Historically, our golf program has hovered maybe right above our football program and that may be a stretch. We made it to the NCAA Finals in 2014, but prior to that it had been about 60 years. Since they had been there since. If you look at the 30 teams competing and the teams that usually make it, it's pretty impressive just to make it when you're this far north mostly because you can imagine recruiting a golfer to Iowa would be difficult.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Here's the ISU recap of last week and preview of the play Friday:

http://www.cyclones.com/news/2017/5/22/mens-golf-isu-among-the-nations-elite.aspx

All 30 teams and six individuals (156 total golfers) competing will play 54 holes of stroke play on May 26-28, after which the top 15 teams and nine individuals not on an advancing team will be determined. That is followed by a final day of stroke play on May 29 to determine the top eight teams that will advance to match play as well as the 72-hole individual champion.

 

[knowlesjam]

Voke is a stud...carding a 61 on the final day is responding big time under pressure...broke the event course record by 4 strokes! Good luck at nationals!

 

[1100011CS]

Only 6 individuals make it?

 

[BoxsterCy]

Only 6 individuals make it?

Top finisher not on a team advancing from each of the regionals. If ISU had not advanced Voke would have been there (obviously, as the medalist at the regional).

 

[1100011CS]

Top finisher not on a team advancing from each of the regionals. If ISU had not advanced Voke would have been there (obviously, as the medalist at the regional).

Seems like an awfully small number. And makes it even more impressive that ISU is getting recruits. Basically, if your team doesn't make it, you don't. So, why would a really good golfer chance it at a northern school? One bad day/hole at regionals and you're done.

 

[brokenloginagain]

the men's golf team performance is amazing - what a great coach too.

i actually think the ncaa championship is awesome golf to watch on tv - team match play is really fun, and watching the young kids bomb it is awesome.

 

[enisthemenace]

the men's golf team performance is amazing - what a great coach too.

i actually think the ncaa championship is awesome golf to watch on tv - team match play is really fun, and watching the young kids bomb it is awesome.

I played HS golf against Coach Tank. He wasn't that good (which of these limited moji is the closes to jimlad? Bring that ****** back please).

 

[cloneu]

Rich Harvest Farms looks pretty sweet. If they can continue to play like they did in Austin, then making the top 15 should be a real possibility. Good job by Tank over the years realizing that ISU needed international players to compete in golf.

Men's golf, women's golf and women's tennis were all pretty bad when I was in school. All have brought in a lot more international players and are much better now.

 

[srjclone]

Rich Harvest Farms looks pretty sweet. If they can continue to play like they did in Austin, then making the top 15 should be a real possibility. Good job by Tank over the years realizing that ISU needed international players to compete in golf.

Men's golf, women's golf and women's tennis were all pretty bad when I was in school. All have brought in a lot more international players and are much better now.

Rich Harvest Farms is a beast of a course. It was about 20 miles from my house and pops up out of nowhere. Beautiful, and everything you hope for in a tournament style of course. But goddamn did it look difficult.

I went to watch the Solheim Cup there in 2009, and I was in awe of some of the shots those ladies were putting up. But with the shape of the fairways and trees/bunker placement, even great shots would go begging.

Very curious as to how the course plays because it has been pretty wet in Illinois and I wonder if that softness will help the players.

I will certainly be tuning in.

 

[VeloClone]

I played HS golf against Coach Tank. He wasn't that good (which of these limited moji is the closes to jimlad? Bring that ****** back please).

I tend to use the wink when I'm not entirely serious.

 

[cyfan92]

The tournament is being played just outside Chicago. Looks like The Mayor is out supporting the team today!

 

[cyfan92]

Here are the direct links to follow the team

Team Standings: http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/team/static/ncaateam12623.html
Individual: http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/player/static/ncaaplayer12623.html

 

[srjclone]

Is there anywhere to watch the action today? I for some reason was under the impression it'd be on the WatchESPN App, but I don't think that is right.

 

[cyfan92]

http://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/a...states-nick-voke-takes-long-painful-road-back

A great read on the leader of the team, Nick Voke

 

[cyfan92]

It'll be on the Golf Channel

Is there anywhere to watch the action today? I for some reason was under the impression it'd be on the WatchESPN App, but I don't think that is right.

It'll be on the Golf Channel, not ESPN.

http://stream.golfchannel.com/golf?pid=24

 

[srjclone]

It'll be on the Golf Channel


It'll be on the Golf Channel, not ESPN.

http://stream.golfchannel.com/golf?pid=24

Thank you, Sir.

 

[BoxsterCy]

http://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/a...states-nick-voke-takes-long-painful-road-back

A great read on the leader of the team, Nick Voke

Wow, knew about the collarbone break but that sounds like it was a pretty bad one.

 

[ComCY]

Our guys are holding strong!

 

[BoxsterCy]

Our guys are holding strong!

Actually I think this just an "okay" start although we are holding our own with the lower 2/3's of the ranked teams. The best teams have not teed off yet. Hopefully we can have a better 2nd nine. Lot of golf yet to be played.

* Just an observation, we are ranked near the bottom of the 30 teams and I DO want us to do well.

EDIT: Just did a refresh and we are back to even!
Go Cyclones!