IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sophomore Ryan Shellberg has been named Big Ten Golfer of the Week, the league office announced Thursday. This is Shellberg’s first career honor.
Shellberg led Iowa with a runner-up finish at the Calusa Cup this past weekend. He posted all three rounds under par, carding a four-under 68 in the first round, one-under 71 in the second, and three-under 69 in the third. Overall, he played 47 of 54 holes at par or better during the tournament.
His career-best 208 total marks the best 54-hole performance by a Hawkeye at the Calusa Cup and ties for 28th all-time in program history.
The Hawkeyes competed against a field of ranked teams at Calusa Pines, including No. 2 Virginia, No. 3 Florida, No. 34 Louisville, No. 45 Purdue, and No. 50 South Florida. Shellberg also finished ahead of nine ranked players in a 40-man field.
The last Hawkeye to earn Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors was Mac McClear the week of September 11, 2023.
Iowa is set to host the Hawkeye Invitational on April 20-21.
