2022 Yearbook

126 He was always a force to be reckoned with. What I am most impressed with is his positive influence with junior golfers. Mark has donated his practice facility and his time to the First Tee - Central Iowa for many years now.” Egly’s teaching resume can be stacked up against anyone – as he was the lead instructor at Des Moines Golf & Country Club in 1979, Willow Creek Golf Course from 1980-84 and Des Moines Driving Range from 1994 to present day, taking ownership in 2002. “Mark has taught thousands of golf lessons and has become renowned with helping high school golfers and many times at little or no charge,” Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Jeff Smith said. “Over the past 20 years Mark has been recognized for nearly 40 awards.” Egly’s lessons don’t just end with the fundamentals of golf. “More importantly, the legacy that Mark leads leaves an impression on the lives of others and encourages them to do the same,” former student Victoria Grasso said. ”Mark is one of the reasons why I have chosen to pursue a career in coaching women’s college golf, as I desire to help make a difference in the lives of others just as Mark has done for every person that he has taught.” It has been said that no one has given away more free range balls than Mark Egly. It’s safe to say not many have helped grow the game more than him either. Charles (Charlie) Pribble was ahead of his time – plain and simple. With stops as Head Golf Superintendent at Quincy (IL) Country Club, Sunnyside Country Club and >> PICTURED - Charlie Pribble started his career at Quincy Country Club, but made a name for himself during his time at Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo and Airport National Golf Course in Cedar Rapids.