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(August 5, 2026 11:45 AM ET) Two longtime club professionals have been selected as this year’s inductees into the Jackson Golf Hall of Fame. Jackson native Mark Egly, recognized as one of the top teaching professionals in Iowa, and the late L.P. (Chuck) Smith, former head pro at the Country Club of Jackson, will push the Jackson Golf Hall of Fame membership to 75 when they are inducted in ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Sharp Park Golf Course. The public is invited to the induction ceremony at no charge. “These two men have had a huge impact on golf in Jackson and far from Jackson,” Hall of Fame committee chair Elaine Crosby said in announcing the committee’s selections. “Their work in promoting golf has helped thousands of people enjoy the game, and their positive influence will be felt for years to come.” Egly, who graduated from Lumen Christi High School in 1973, has earned numerous honors for his work as a PGA member of the Iowa Section since 1983. He has been the head professional at the Des Moines Driving Range since 1994 and the facility’s owner since 2002. The facility, which features 55 grass tees, practice greens,…