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Larry Stewart Newton, IA
Year Inducted: 2008 Category: Golf Professional
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
1957-2008 Golf Professional at Westwood Golf Course 1957-1982 Superintendent at Westwood 1969 IGA Golf Professional of the Year 1996 Iowa Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year
- Headed the junior program at Westwood for 47 years, as well as the boy’s and girl’s golf teams at Newton High School
- Oversaw 2 major renovations at Westwood, adding a second nine in the 1960’s and a complete renovation in 1997.
- Started working at Westwood when he was only 12 years old
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