Men's Golf in Third after a 292 to begin BVU Fall Invite

Chase Belka with a tee-shot as coach Joe Powell looks on. Men's Golf in Third after a 292 to begin BVU Fall Invite 9/19/2026 9:31:00 PM STORM LAKE, Iowa (Sept. 19, 2026) - For several of the Buena Vista men's golfers, it was the first time competing on the home course as the team began the BVU Fall Invite on Saturday. BVU is in third after a 292 and only one shot back of both Coe College and Iowa Lakes CC.Freshman Chase Belka had himself a stellar round of 1-under 71 and chalked up five birdies overall. Fellow freshman Brady Nichols is right on his heels after carding an even-par round of 72 which included an eagle on the par-5 16th. The dynamic duo reached the clubhouse in third and fourth place overall. Freshman Tommy Dredla is tied for 12th (75) with senior Gabe Kramer tied for 27th after a 78. Freshman Hunter Eckley watches one of his shots during the opening round of the BVU Fall Invite on Saturday, Sept. 19 held at BVU Golf Course at Lake Creek. It was another strong day for the Beaver ‘B’ team as it fired a 304. Leading the way was freshman Hunter Eckley with a two-over 74 and is tied for sixth. Freshman Christian Vander Broeck fired a career-low 77 and carded a pair of bird...