RHODES, Iowa (Dec. 9, 2005) -- Patrick Kilbride, The Harvester’s Head Golf Professional, was recently selected as Iowa’s Golf Professional of the Year for 2005 by the Iowa Golf Association. This award is given annually to the Professional whose exemplary performance best supported the Iowa Golf Association and the outstanding contributions to amateur golf in Iowa.

Gary Babcock, the Assistant Golf Professional at The Harvester was selected by the Iowa PGA Section as the Assistant Golf Professional of the Year for 2005. This award is the highest honor paid to an Assistant. Gary was chosen based on his strengths as a player, teacher, merchandiser, business person and contributions made to the success of his facility and to the game of golf.