CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The University of Dubuque Spartans had a record-breaking year for the program that finished at the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship in 14th place. The Spartans were the first American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) men's golf team to make the cut at the national championship since 2021.
The 2026 A-R-C Golfer of the Year, Luke Harwick, made a strong push in the final 18 holes to propel up to a T-12th finish. He fired a five-under round of 67 to finish three-under for the championship. John Dobbe was consistent throughout the week for UD and he finished T-16th.
The Spartans finished the 72-hole championship with a final team score of 1180.
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.
