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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.

ISU Men’s Golf Team – 2015 / 2016 Travel Schedule

Posted on October 4, 2015 by SUNGRL

The map below illustrates the Iowa State Men’s Golf Team US travel schedule this season – they will travel 29,986 road miles or 48,258 kilometres.   Head Coach Andrew Tank takes advantage of the variety of competitive courses across the … Continue reading →

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VCU Shootout – Virginia, USA

Posted on October 3, 2015 by SUNGRL

Nick tied for runner up medalist honors to pace the Iowa State men’s golf team to a fourth place finish at the VCU Shootout.  Nick had rounds of 71, 72 and 68 continuing his hot start to the season, recording … Continue reading →

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Gopher Invitational – Minnesota, USA

Posted on October 3, 2015 by SUNGRL

The Gopher Invitational has called Windsong Farm Golf Club home for the past three years.  Windsong Farm is a private golf course designed by the Fought-Lehman Golf Course Architecture firm.  It opened in 2003 and measures 7,380 yards with a … Continue reading →

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2015 / 2016 Season Preview

Posted on September 15, 2015 by SUNGRL

The 2015 / 2016 College season in the USA is underway with Nick going into his Junior year (third year) at Iowa State University.  The Cyclones Men’s Golf Team are in good form and looking forward to a succesful and … Continue reading →

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109th Southern Amateur – West Point, Mississippi

Posted on July 30, 2015 by SUNGRL

In mid July Nick drove the 13 hours from Iowa to West Point, Mississippi to play in the 109th Southern Amateur tournament.  Fortunately he had Tae Koh, his fellow Manukau Golf Club team member along for the ride.  Tae had … Continue reading →

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112th Trans-Miss Championships – Andover, Kansas

Posted on July 19, 2015 by SUNGRL

When St. Joseph Country Club of Missouri played host to Omaha Country Club of Nebraska in a friendly challenge match, little did the players realize they were planting the seed for one of the most prestigious amateur golf associations ever … Continue reading →

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North East Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament – East Providence, Rhode Island

Posted on July 3, 2015 by SUNGRL

This year the Northeast Amateur celebrated its 54th year of hosting the best amateurs in the world.  The Tournament began in 1962 and was played as a 54 hole event until 1968. The Tournament is an invitational event conducted at stroke … Continue reading →

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The Monroe Invitational Championship – Pittsford, New York

Posted on July 2, 2015 by SUNGRL

Nick played in his first non College golf tournament in early June.  He travelled to Pittsford which is in the state of New York to play in the The Monroe Invitational Championship. The Monroe Invitational Championship is an annual amateur … Continue reading →

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