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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Thunderbird Invitational – Arizona, USA

Posted on April 19, 2016 by SUNGRL

The Iowa State men’s golf team did it again!  They won their second straight tournament on the 2nd of April at the Thunderbird Invitational held on the Karsten Golf Course in Arizona.  The beat the thirteenth ranked California University team by … Continue reading →

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Desert Shootout – Arizona, USA

Posted on March 21, 2016 by SUNGRL

Nick had his 12th top ten finish of his college career at the Desert Shootout in Arizona and helped his team to victory.  Nick had rounds of 68, 70 and 69 and finished at 9 under.  His fellow team mates, … Continue reading →

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General Hackler Championship – South Carolina, USA

Posted on March 21, 2016 by SUNGRL

Nick along with his fellow Cyclones played in the General Hackler Championships at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina on the 12th and 13th March.  The team finished 11th out of 15 teams of which included 12 of the USA’s top … Continue reading →

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National Invitational Tournament – Arizona, USA

Posted on March 7, 2016 by SUNGRL

Nick finished tied for first in the National Invitational Tournament held on the Catalina course at OMNI Tucson National between the 28th February and the 1st March.  Nick had rounds of 68, 65 and 72 to tie with New Mexico’s … Continue reading →

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The Prestige at PGA West – California, USA

Posted on March 7, 2016 by SUNGRL

The Iowa State Men’s Golf Team finished 12th out of 16 teams at The Prestige which was held at PGA West on the Greg Norman course.  The tournament features six teams currently rated in the top-30 of the Golfstat national … Continue reading →

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Arizona Intercollegiate – Arizona, USA

Posted on March 7, 2016 by SUNGRL

The Iowa State Men’s Golf team played in the Arizona Intercollegiate at Sewailo Golf Club in Tuscon, Arizona.  The team finished ninth with Nick and his fellow team member, Ruben Sondjaja finishing tied for 19th.  Nick posted an even par … Continue reading →

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Two out of three ain’t bad – Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Posted on January 12, 2016 by SUNGRL

I have just spent three weeks in New Zealand visiting family and friends.  Despite the bit of rain we had it is summer in New Zealand so was a lot warmer than my home away from home, Iowa State in … Continue reading →

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Nomura Cup – United Arab Emirates

Posted on November 17, 2015 by SUNGRL

Nick’s great form this year saw him selected to represent New Zealand in the Nomura Cup which was played at Yas Links Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. The Nomura Cup is a biennial tournament designed to develop golf within the … Continue reading →

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David Toms Intercollegiate – Louisiana, USA

Posted on October 28, 2015 by SUNGRL

The Iowa State men’s golf team tied for seventh at the David Toms Invitational with a 54-hole score of 910. The Cyclones carded rounds of 299-315-296 at the University Club in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nick again led the Cyclones for the … Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Amateur Championships – Hong Kong

Posted on October 19, 2015 by SUNGRL

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is an annual amateur golf tournament. It is played at various locations throughout Asia-Pacific. It is organized by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) and was first played in 2009. It was organized in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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