The Iowa Golf Association (IGA) is proud to announce that Charlie Taylor (right) has been named the Honorary Captain of the Iowa Team for the 2026 Iowa Cup, to be contested at Des Moines Golf & Country Club, Sept. 29-30.

Taylor’s lifelong passion for golf and unwavering commitment to growing the sport in Iowa make him a fitting choice to represent the IGA Team during one of the state’s premier competitions.

Introduced to golf by his late father, Heinrich, in the mid-1960s, Taylor developed a love for the game that has only grown stronger over the past six decades. A fine player in his own right, Taylor has long been respected not only for his competitive ability but also for the way he carries himself on and off the golf course. A true gentleman of the game, he genuinely enjoys every opportunity to play, is always willing to encourage and support others, and consistently puts the best interests of Iowa golf ahead of his own. Fellow competitors and friends alike speak highly of his sportsmanship, integrity, and character, making him one of the most admired ambassadors for the game in the state.

In recognition of those contributions, Taylor was honored with the Iowa Golf Association’s George Turner Distinguished Service Award in 2023. Named after legendary Iowa golf ambassador George Turner, the award recognizes individuals whose exceptional service has made a lasting impact on the game in Iowa. Since its inception in 1985 and its renaming in 2003, it has become one of the Association’s highest honors.

Taylor has served the Iowa Golf Association Foundation for more than a decade and has played a key leadership role in advancing the vision of Golf House Iowa, helping turn the long-held dream of a dedicated home for Iowa golf into a reality.

The Iowa Golf Association is honored to recognize Charlie Taylor’s remarkable service, leadership, and love for the game by naming him the 2026 Iowa Cup Honorary Captain. His dedication to golf, commitment to serving others, and lasting impact on the Iowa golf community embody the values of the Iowa Cup, and the Association looks forward to celebrating his contributions during this year’s competition at Des Moines Golf & Country Club.