WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- After 18 holes of the 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Golf Championship, the University of Dubuque holds a nine shot lead over Central College after firing an impressive round of 287 to open the championship. Luke Harwick led the way for the Spartans posting an impressive 67, including back-to-back birdies to finish the evening. Harwick holds a two shot lead over the field. Harwick tied the championship record for low 18-hole round.
Second round tee times are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow with all teams teeing off No. 1 with the first wave including Coe, Loras, and Simpson. The second wave will begin at 9:45 a.m. with Nebraska Wesleyan, Wartburg, and Buena Vista. The third and find wave begins at 10:30 a.m. with UD, Central, and Luther.
Monitor the weather for tomorrow's round as strong storms are expected to enter Iowa. All weather updates will be communicated via social media, the championship microsite, and Clippd.
Team Standings:
1. University of Dubuque (287)
2. Central College (296)
3. Luther College (301)
4. Nebraska Wesleyan University (304)
5. Wartburg College (307)
6. Buena Vista University (310)
7. Coe College (316)
T-8. Loras College (317)
T-.8 - Simpson College (317)
Individual Standings:
1. Luke Harwick, UD (67)
2. Carter Yurgae, Central (69)
3. John Dobbe, UD (70)
4. Maison Brandt, Central (71)
T-5. Bob Ryan, UD (72)
T-5. Garrett Sperber, Luther (72)
T-7. Max Brook, Luther (73)
T-7. Jackson Lapour, Nebraska Wesleyan (73)
T-7. Blake Perrin, Simpson (73)
T-10. Matthew Turpen, Buena Vista (74)
T-10. Mitchell Katz, Coe (74)
About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
