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Iowa Golf Hall of Fame
T
he Iowa Golf Hall of Fame is administered by
the Iowa Golf Association and the IGA Founda-
tion on behalf of all golf organizations in Iowa.
Established in 1989, six “classes” were inducted
through 1997. After a nine year hiatus the IGA
led the effort to revitalize the Hall of Fame re-
sulting in the induction of the “Class of 2006”.
Yearly inductions have occurred since.
The Induction ceremony held on June 12, 2017
was a great success. Five new members were
inducted into the Hall of Fame. Those included
were John Ausen CGCS, Rick Brown, Emil Roew-
ert, Brad Schuchat and Jerry Smith. A list of ac-
complishments of each inductee can be found
on page 104.
In January of 2016, the IGA was able to procure
additional space adjacent to its Ankeny office to
expand the area for Hall of Fame displays and
memorabilia.
Donations may be made specifically to the Iowa
Golf Hall of Fame through the IGA Foundation
to help fund the expansion of displays and the
preservation of the history of golf in the state.
Committee Members
Gene Elliott (‘12)
West Des Moines
John Bermel (‘14)
Cedar Falls
Jon Brown (‘13)
Clive
Rick Brown (‘17)
Des Moines
Tom Christensen
Waterloo
Jerry Johnson
Marshalltown
Leighann LaRocca
Clive
Jeff Wendell
Ankeny
Mike McCoy (‘11)
West Des Moines
Bob Moreland (‘06)
Ottumwa
Al Nelson
Fort Dodge
Robb Pomerantz
Des Moines
Ken Schall (‘12)
Norwalk
Curt Schnell (‘15)
Mildford
Dave Sergeant (‘14)
Fort Dodge
Jeff Smith (‘13)
Oskaloosa
Doug Snook (‘11)
Waverly
George Turner (07)
Des Moines
Steve Tyler (‘10)
Cedar Falls
Ron Van Buskirk
Sioux City
(Year inducted into Hall of Fame)
2017 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame inductees (from left to right) IGA Executive
Director Chad Pitts representing Emil Roewert, Brad Schuchat, Rick Brown,
John Ausen, and Jerry Smith.
2017 Inductees
John Ausen, CGCS
Rick Brown
Emil Roewert
Brad Schuchat
Jerry Smith
• 1983-2016 Hyperion Field Club Superintendent
• 1987-1994 Iowa GCSA ‘Reporter’ newsletter Editor
• 2002 Iowa GCSA President, 2001 - Vice President
• 1985, 1990, 1994 Iowa GCSA Distinguished Service Award
• 1994 Iowa GCSA Superintendent of the Year Award
• 2015 IGA 18-hole Superintendent of the Year
• 1999-2003, 2011-2013 Iowa GCSA Board of Directors
• 2001 Iowa Turfgrass Institute Meritorious Service Award
• Des Moines Register Sportswriter for 38 Years
• 11-time Iowa Sportswriter of the Year winner
• Dedicated hours updating and maintaining ‘The Book’ - which is a large
binder of newspaper clippings, scores, photos and other information
from IGA events dating back several decades started by Bert McGrane.
• Produced the weekly “Golf Monday” page in the Des Moines Register
covering both local and national golf championships
• Published author of two books
• Over 60 Years as a PGA Professional and Superintendent
• 1953-1964 Served the golfers in Osage, Perry, Fairfield and Shenandoah
• 1964 Head Professional and Superintendent at Shaeffer Memorial Golf
course in Fort Madison (25 Years)
• Member of Half Century Club (50 years as active member of PGA)
• 1966-1969 Iowa Section PGA President
• 1968,1976 Iowa Golf Professional of the Year
• 1972, 1977 Horton Smith Award Recipient
• 1965 Iowa Junior Champion
• 1970 Earned All-Big Ten Honors at the University of Iowa
• 1969, 1980 Iowa Amateur Champion
• 1970, 1975 Herman Sani Open Champion
• 1970, 1971 IGA Player of the Year
• 1970, 1971 Iowa Masters Champion
• 1971 Alternate to The Masters
• 1974, 1976 U.S. Open Competitor
• 1982 Iowa State High School Individual Champion
• All Southwest Conference at Baylor University
• 1986 Iowa Amateur Champion & IGA Match Play Champion
• 1989, 1990, 1994 Herman Sani Open Champion
• 2004 Leading Money Winner on the Gateway Tour
• Competed 5 years on the PGA Tour
• Active member of PGA Tour Champions
• 2015 Champion on PGA Tour Champions at the Encompass Championship
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