2022 Yearbook

GEORGE TURNER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Scott Rohlfsen Jesup Golf & Country Club 9-Hole Superintendent Anthony Mieske Crow Valley Golf Club, Davenport 18-Hole Superintendent Fort Dodge Country Club Fort Dodge, Iowa 18-Hole Course “Scott is very deserving because of his hard work, attention to detail and dedica- tion to keeping Jesup Golf & Country Club looking and playing immaculate. Not to mention, he manages four other golf courses.” - Jesup G&CC Board of Directors “Since joining the Crow Valley Golf Club team in 2018, Anthony has com- pletely transformed our golf course to the healthiest, most pristine course it has ever been.” - Three Carpenter, CCM, GM/ COO, Crow Valley Golf Club “One of the hidden gems in the Midwest. Great greens, well-manicured fairways and great prices.” - Kole Petersen, Member A passion for the game. An appreciation and deep understanding of what it takes to play at a high level. A life-long love affair for the game. An ambassador for Iowa golf. Long-time Des Moines Register sportswriter/columnist and Iowa golf envoy Rick Brown embodies these qualities – and captures the spirit and essence of such by being honored with this award. Brown’s contributions to the IGA are extensive. In 2019, following a year of meticulous research, the book “Golden Har- vest – Iowa’s Rich Golf History” was released. A 450-page treasure trove, the book traces the more than a century of the game’s history in Iowa, sharing remarkable stories and achievements. Brown currently serves on the IGA’s Hall of Fame selection committee, communications committee and has written several stories for the website. RICK BROWN Annual Awards