2009:
The Quad City Amateur Tour opened its virtual Hall of Fame in 2009. Electees to this hall are dedicated and deserving individuals who have contributed greatly to the success of the Quad City area amateur golf scene.
The first inductee, Mr. Jim Hasley, exemplies the title of PGA Golf Professional. His efforts stretch well beyond the imaginable when it involves teaching of the youth and adult golfers of the area.
Presenting the award to Mr. Hasley (left) is longtime QCAT Board Member, Chris Wilkins (center) & QCAT Chairman, David Holmes (right).
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The second inductee, Mr. Dennis Marker, was the initiator of the concept of a Quad City area amateur golf tour. Through his efforts the tour numbers have grown to over 100 players in less than 10 years.
Presenting the award to Mr. Marker (left) is QCAT Chairman, David Holmes (right).
2010:
Jim Hasley, PGA Life Member, has been inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame along with 5 others for the 2010 season. Jim Hasley has had a long and distinguished career as a club professional and has been named the Iowa Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year twice, first in 1985 and again in 2001. Mr. Hasley served as the Head PGA Professional at Emeis Golf Course in Davenport for more than 30 years and stepped down from that position at the end of 2001. However, he stayed involved by taking over the 9-hole Red Hawk Golf Course in Davenport and was a key figure in the development of The First Tee Chapter of the Quad Cities at that location. His love of the game shines through when he is on the lesson tee with the kids of The First Tee program. An indication of the esteem that Hasley has earned in his career is the fact that the Ryder Cup style matches held each year by the Quad Cities Amateur Tour between teams from Illinois and Iowa are named "The Hasley Cup Matches".