Quandt wins final Bill Franey Open Golf Tournament! Happy Labor Day! Go Hawks!

 Scott Quandt of Carroll held off Kyle Christensen to win his third and the final Bill Franey Open Golf Tournament. Quandt has had several second place finishes along with his three titles(2011, 2019 & 2025). It was a glorious day on the fairway and greens of the Jefferson Golf Course! 

Quandt beat Kyle Christensen by one stroke, three-time champion Craig Mertz by 4, and Ryan Johnson by 6. 

Twelve golfers made the call to the final round. 

Christian Owen, Terry Ruchti, Cuda Quandt, and John Lohman

Mike Eckerman, Dean Dozier, Kyle Atkinson, and Defending Champion Tyler Naberhaus

Kyle Christensen, Champion Scott Quandt, Three time champion Craig Mertz, and Ryan Johnson

The championship twelve

On behalf of my Mom, Shirley Franey, Lynda, and I thank everyone who supported the tournament over the past twenty years. Thanks to Sheri Mertz for all of her help! 

It is football time and as always ON IOWA and GO HAWKS! 

Happy Labor Day weekend to all! 

Thanks for the memories

Retired Bill Franey Open Tournament Director

Mike Franey