Division II Men’s Golf | Region XI Championship Preview
Kirkwood eyes fourth straight championship as the teams return to Lake Panorama.
The 2018 Region XI Men's Golf Championship is set to begin Saturday at Lake Panorama National Golf Course in Panora, Iowa. Kirkwood, winners of five of the last six regional championships, will be looking to defend its title after winning the Region XI Championship last year.
The teams will return to Lake Panorama National after playing the tournament at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames a season ago.
The Eagles are the favorite to win the tournament again this year after finishing first as a team at the Region XI Preview tournament on April 13. George Appleseth and Niall Powell highlight the top golfers for Kirkwood after finishing second and third individually at the preview meet, respectively.
Des Moines Area is also expected to contend for the title after finishing in second place as a team at the preview meet. Avery Fuhs led all Bears at the Region XI Preview meet with a fourth-place finish and a total score of 75 (+3). Teammate and brother, Alec Fuhs, will also likely be towards the top.
Iowa Lakes freshman Aaron James is expected to compete for the individual title after placing first at the preview meet with a score of 69 (-3).
Iowa Central, Northeast, NIACC, Southeastern and Southwestern will also be competing at the Region XI Championship. The top 3 teams will advance to the NJCAA National Championships in Foley, Ala. along with the top two individuals not on the winning teams.
The first round of the tournament will begin on Saturday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. with the final round beginning on Sunday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. Scores can be found here, at the conclusion of both rounds.
Last 5 Champions:
2017 - Kirkwood
2016 - Kirkwood
2015 - Kirkwood
2014 - Iowa Central
2013 - Kirkwood