Hawk Fanatic podcast: Iowa golfer Noah Kent looks back at his historic accomplishment
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sophomore Noah Kent, a member of the University of Iowa men’s golf team, was our guest on Wednesday’s Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast.
The Naples, Florida native looks back at his spectacular performance in his first appearance in the USGA championship.
Kent fell in the finals of the U.S. Amateur to Jose Luis Ballester after 36 holes of match play on Sunday. Kent finisheed the tournament as runner-up and earns invites to The Masters and the U.S. Open. Kent was looking to become the first Hawkeye to win the U.S. Amateur.
The field started with 312 players on Monday, with the first two rounds being stroke play. Kent shot five-over par during the opening round Monday and followed it up with a bogey-free six-under par on Tuesday to move into the top 64 and make the cut. After the first two days, it transitioned into match play starting with the round of 64.
Kent advanced in each round to make the semifinals where he defeated the No. 53 seed Jackson Buchannan of Illinois on the 18th hole to punch his ticket to the finals and the Masters Tournament.
Noah’s interview starts approximately one hour into the 90-minute podcast and lasts for about 20 minutes. We appreciate Noah taking time from his busy to speak with us.