The Iowa Lakes Men's Golf Team played in the Buena Vista University Men's Golf Tournament this past weekend on Friday and Saturday.

 After round 1 the Laker Men were leading the tournament. Fighting windy conditions the Lakers Shot a first round 318.They were led by freshman Jordan Sogard with a 78, Austin Sweeney and Harley Snelson each shot a 79. Blake Orton came in with an 82 to round up the scoring. Non-Counting score was Joe Dakken with an 89. Nathan Kyle was playing as an individual and shot a 90.

On day two the conditions didn't get any better with wind gusts of 35-40 mph. The Lakers came in with a total of 326. Jordan Sogard led the way with a 79. Harley Snelson came in with an 81 while Joe Dakken Shot an 82. Blake Orton fired an 84 to round out the scoring. Non-counting score was Austin Sweeney's 89. Nathan Kyle playing as an individual came in with an 84. The Lakers shot a two day total of 644 to finished in second place, they were edged out by Kirkwood who came in with a two day total of 643. Individually Jordan Sogard finished in 2nd place, while Harley Snelson finished in 5th place.

"The guys fought hard in the conditions. One thing players have to remember is everyone is playing in the same conditions, as well as to never get ahead of themselves and always stay in the present and take it one shot at a time."

Next action for the Lakers will be Monday April 21st when the Men and Women travel to the NIACC Spring Invitational held at the Mason City Country Club.