William Penn Men's Golf Finishes Fourth at Bethany College Classic

Team overcomes challenging weather conditions to place in top half of tournament

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:08am

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The William Penn men's golf team finished in fourth place after competing at the Bethany College Classic in Newton, Kansas over two days this week. The Statesmen battled through windy and cold conditions to secure a top-four result in the tournament.

Why it matters

This tournament result continues a strong season for the William Penn men's golf program, which is looking to build on its past successes and compete for a conference championship. Finishing in the top half of the field in challenging weather shows the team's resilience and ability to perform at a high level.

The details

The William Penn men's golf team competed at the Bethany College Classic in Newton, Kansas on Monday and Tuesday. Despite facing windy and cold conditions throughout the two-day tournament, the Statesmen were able to finish in fourth place out of the full field of competitors.

  • The tournament took place on Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

William Penn Men's Golf Team

The men's golf team representing William Penn University, a private liberal arts college located in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

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The takeaway

This strong tournament finish demonstrates the William Penn men's golf team's ability to perform at a high level even in challenging weather conditions, positioning them well for the remainder of their season as they pursue conference and national success.