There in spirit: on Father's Day, Dreckman gets an emotional win
6/16/2019 | by
see also: Cherokee Golf & Country Club
Nick Dreckman lost his father four years ago, and before his final match at the Sioux Valley Am, he paid him a visit
CHEROKEE, Iowa -- Nick Dreckman lost his father four years ago, so his victory in the 85th annual Sioux Valley Amateur Match Play Championship on Father’s Day was extra special.
“My dad brought me to this tournament for the first time when I was 14 years old so I think this was my 25th one,” Dreckman said. “I think I missed one year when I was living in Arizona but I look forward to this every year.
“Maybe my dad was on my side for Father’s Day. I stopped at his gravesite today and said a little prayer and I think he looked over my shoulder.”
>> Read the full article by Barry Poe at the Sioux City Journal
About the Sioux Valley Amateur
Iowa's longest running match play championship. 18 hole qualifier determines the field for match play. Held at the 9-hole Cherokee Golf & Country Club.
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