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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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