Name: Scott Howe, PGA
College/University: University of Iowa, 1981
Year Turned Pro: 1982
Facility and Job Title: Des Moines Golf and Country Club, Director of Golf
What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
A passion for the game of golf and sharing that with others.
What is your specialty in the golf business?
Team building, seeing the larger picture and interacting with our members and guests.
What are some of your accomplishments in golf?
PGA Professional of the Year 1999; IGA Professional of the Year 2001; Apprentice of the Year Iowa Section 1986, 1990; Horton Smith recipient Iowa Section 1992, 1993; Iowa PGA Merchandiser of the Year 1999; Iowa PGA Board of Directors 1987 to 1993.
What was your greatest moment in golf?
Host Professional 1999 US Senior Open
What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My father Ed Howe, Ross deBuhr and JD Turner, all PGA Professionals
Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Spending time with my family, skiing, guitar and exercise
If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?
St. Andrews with my father, Ben Hogan and Nick Faldo
If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
Any junior golfer who is sincerely interested.
What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
Get the student’s pre-swing fundamentals in order – grip, alignment posture – and then get their swing closer to plane.
