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Tomorrow starts the 17th John D Gomke Charity Classic

Tomorrow is the day! The 1st day of 3 days of the 17th John D Gomke Charity Classic The forecast looks sketchy, but we just confirmed with LPN Superintendent, as long as its not lightning (which could cause a rain delay), we will be playing the greens starting at 8:00AM

We cannot wait to see everyone over the next 3 days

Updates for 17th John D Gomke Charity Classic

Today is the day!

As we watch the weather closely, we will keep updates on 17th John D Goke Charity Classic.  You are welcome to text 515.314.9171.  We may have a slight delay, but plan on teeing off at 8am or shortly after.

It currently looks like the worst rain should be over by 8am! Then we can enjoy our time together on the course!

See you soon!

2026 – 17th John D Gomke Charity Tournament Winners

CONGRATS TO OUR 2026 WINNERS at the
2026—17^th John D Gomke Charity Classic!

Help us celebrate this year’s winner:

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1^st Flight, 1^st Place—Gavin’s Golfers with a 55
1^st Flight, 2^nd Place—Rasmusson Group with a 62
1^st Flight, 3^rd Place—Team BT with a 62

2^nd Flight, 1^st Place—Team Jaxton with a 66
2^nd Flight, 2^nd Place—Bogies, Stogies & Roadies with a 66
2^nd Flight, 3^rd Place—Team Cousins with a 66

Highest Score—Team Jones with a 76

Longest Putt—Nolan Gitch
Longest Drive—Nolan Gitch
Closest-to-the-Pin-in-2—Nolan Gitch

Free Team in 2027—Nick Quandt

Friday, June 12, 2026

1^st Flight, 1^st Place—Blake Vorrath with Karls Chevrolet with a 56
1^st Flight, 2^nd Place—Gavin’s Golfers III with a 57
1^st Flight, 3^rd Place—Brown & Livingston with a 59

2^nd Flight, 1^st Place—Gavin’s Golfers II with a 68
2^nd Flight, 2^nd Place—Too Many Strokes with a 68
2^nd Flight, 3^rd Place—Gavin’s Golfers IV with a 68

Highest Score—The HayBallers with a 80

Longest Putt—Patty Tigges
Longest Drive—Spencer Jorgensen
Closest-to-the-Pin-in-2—Spencer Jorgensen

Free Team in 2027—Mitchell Clever

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:00AM  

1^st Flight, 1^st Place—Putt Pirates with a 60
1^st Flight, 2^nd Place—Team Vanlandingham with a 62
1^st Flight, 3^rd Place—Illuminati Society with a 62

2^nd Flight, 1^st Place—Jokers with a 67
2^nd Flight, 2^nd Place—Team Ruetter with a 67
2^nd Flight, 3^rd Place—Fore Play with a 67

Highest Score—Shankopotamus with a 76

Longest Putt—Ethan Pote
Longest Drive—Austin Eckenrod
Closest-to-the-Pin-in-2—Doug Morrow

Free Team in 2027—Emmet Fritz

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1:30PM  

1^st Flight, 1^st Place—Blake Vorrath w/ Karls Chevrolet with a 58
1^st Flight, 2^nd Place—Sultan’s of Swing with a 63
1^st Flight, 3^rd Place—Putt Pirates with a 65

2^nd Flight, 1^st Place—Fox Countertops with a 70
2^nd Flight, 2^nd Place—Hole in Nones with a 70
2^nd Flight, 3^rd Place—Sandblasters with a 70

Highest Score—Dukes of Hazard with a 80

Longest Putt—Cory Forcht
Longest Drive—Mason Menefee
Closest-to-the-Pin-in-2—Rusty VanAndel

Free Team in 2027—Nile Godwin

Closest-to-the-Pin (aka Party Cove)

#1 Mike Bloyer at 4’
#2 Michael Jensen at 7’ 3”
#3 John Olds at 7’ 3.5”
#4 Tom Doyle at 7’ 11.5”
#5 Blake Vorrath at 9’ 10”
#6 Garrett Christensen at 12’
#7 Jase Curley at 12’ 9”
#8 Derrick Livingston at 13’
#9 Zach Sims at 14’ 9.75”
#10 Rusty VanAndel at 15’ 9.5”

Putting Green Challenge Raffle

#1 Austin Eckenrod
#2 Ryan Carol
#3 Frank Brown
#4 Grant Lincoln

Beef Raffle

#1 Matt Howell
#2 Robb McMahon
#3 Derrick Livingston
#4 Matt Howell
#5 Dan Austin (Yeti Backpack)

Thank you to all the players, families, volunteers, and sponsors who made this event so special. You’re the heart of this community.