CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The University of Dubuque men's golf team is preparing to compete at the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship as the automatic qualifier from the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) for the second consecutive season.
For the sixth time in program history, the Spartans were crowned the men's golf champions of the A-R-C. UD bested the field by nine shots while breaking the previous 54-hole A-R-C championship record by seven shots.
The Spartans have had a strong spring season now standing No. 27 nationally and No. 3 in the region. They have posted a 291.9 scoring average this year. UD has two golfers ranked inside the top-50 with Luke Harwick (27) and John Dobbe (35)
The 2026 championship is set to take place this week, May 12-15 at Mission Inn Resort in Florida. Live scoring is available on Clippd by Scoreboard for the championship.
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.
