Effingham, Il -- September 28, 2026 -- The Parkland College men's golf team competed at the MWAC championship in Effingham on Monday. Ian VanEtten led the Cobras, finishing 10th individually as the Cobras finished 6th as a team.

The Cobras were led in both rounds by Ian VanEtten, who carded a 76 in both for a total score of 152, 8 over par to finish 10th overall. Ashton Hutchinson carded a 78 in round one, followed by an 80 in round two to finish with a combined score of 158 (+14) to finish 19th overall. Brady Guenther took 22nd place overall with a two-round total of 161 (+17), carding a 78 after a strong finish in the second round. Easton Friedman and Jack Astbury both finished with a two-round total of 165 (+21), finishing 27th and 30th overall respectively. 

As a team, the Cobras finished with a total score of 635 (+59), finishing with 316 in round one and 319 in round two.

Up Next:
The Cobras head to the Quad Cities next week for the Battle of the Mississippi on Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 6th at the Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley.