Iowa State Men's Golf Finishes Runner-Up at Bell Bank Meet

Cyclones led by third-place individual finish from Zachary May

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:05pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the various elements of a college golf tournament, including fairways, sand traps, and swinging golf clubs, all broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.Iowa State's strong team performance at the Bell Bank Meet showcases the program's depth and consistency heading into the postseason.Columbia Today

The Iowa State men's golf team placed second out of 17 teams at the Bell Bank 'Pay It Forward' Collegiate Meet in Litchfield Park, Arizona on March 24. The Cyclones were led by Zachary May, who finished third individually with a three-round score of 209. Iowa State had four players finish in the top 26, including Paul Beauvy and Owen Sawyer tying for 10th place.

Why it matters

The strong runner-up finish for Iowa State continues the team's solid performance this season, as they prepare for the upcoming Big 12 Men's Golf Championships. The Cyclones have shown depth with multiple players contributing top-10 individual finishes throughout the year.

The details

Marquette won the tournament with a team score of 843, while Iowa State finished second at 847. May had rounds of 70, 71, and 68 to claim third place individually. Beauvy and Sawyer both tied for 10th with scores of 212, while Jackson McCommon tied for 26th at 216 and Julian Geerebaert tied for 55th at 223. Drew Hensen rounded out the Cyclones' lineup with a tie for 83rd at 231.

  • The tournament was held on March 24 in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
  • The Cyclones will next compete at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic on March 31-April 1 and the Missouri Tiger Collegiate Invitational on April 6-7.
  • The Big 12 Men's Golf Championships are scheduled for April 27-29.

The players

Zachary May

An Iowa State golfer who finished third individually with a three-round score of 209, including a final-round 68.

Paul Beauvy

An Iowa State golfer who tied for 10th place with a score of 212, including a second-round 69.

Owen Sawyer

An Iowa State golfer who tied for 10th place with a score of 212, including a final-round 68.

Jackson McCommon

An Iowa State golfer who tied for 26th place with a score of 216 and recorded his second eagle of the tournament on the final day.

Julian Geerebaert

An Iowa State golfer who tied for 55th place with a score of 223.

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What they’re saying

“Zachary May won the event last year, so it's great to see him finish third this year and lead the team to a strong runner-up finish.”

— Ryan Stonebraker, Author

What’s next

The Cyclones will look to build on this performance as they head to the Wyoming Cowboy Classic on March 31-April 1 and the Missouri Tiger Collegiate Invitational on April 6-7, which are the final regular season meets before the Big 12 Men's Golf Championships on April 27-29.

The takeaway

Iowa State's men's golf team continues to show depth and consistency, with multiple players contributing top-10 finishes throughout the season. The runner-up result at the Bell Bank Meet positions the Cyclones well as they prepare for the upcoming Big 12 Championships.