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Larry Stewart

Stewart was the Iowa Golf Association's professional of the year in 1969 and the Iowa Section PGA's merchandiser of the year in 1996. He has run a successful junior program for 47 years running, and has contributed to successful boys' and girls' golf programs at Newton High School.

Stewart has overseen numerous renovations at Westwood, from adding a second nine holes in the late 1960s to a complete renovation of the original front nine in 1997. Stewart actually started working at Westwood as a 12-year-old, in 1952.

Career Highlights

Golf Professional and Superintendent at Westwood for 25 years – 1957 - '82
IGA Golf Professional of the Year 1969
Iowa Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year – 1996
Headed the junior program at Westwood for 47 years, as well as the boy’s and girl’s golf teams at Newton High School
Overseen 2 major renovations at Westwood, adding a second nine in the 1960’s and a complete renovation in 1997.
Actually started working at Westwood when he was only 12 years old