Iowa Western wins Fun City Classic, IWC stays in 16th on final day

BURLINGTON ? Iowa Western Community College edged past St. Ambrose University, coming from behind for the title on the second and final day of the Iowa Wesleyan College Fun City Classic held at Spirit Hollow Golf Course.

Iowa Western defeated St. Ambrose and 15 other teams from 14 schools to win the team title, shooting a second day score of 295 for a final total of 593, three shots ahead of SAU. Iowa Wesleyan, meanwhile, finished 16th of 17 teams, shooting a score of 343 on Wednesday for a final two-day score of 681.

IWC was led by Blake Mitchell, who tied for 70th individually with a score of 166, including a round of 84 on Wednesday. Zach Hale tied for 73rd, posting a second round 85 and finishing overall one shot behind Mitchell.

Kyle Emerson tied for 88th at 174 overall with an 88 on Wednesday. Clint Phelps tied for 92nd and Trent Hoekstra finished 96th, with Phelps shooting an overall 180 and Hoekstra one shot behind at 181 after shooting 86 on Wednesday.