Mack Foster ’06 was a standout on the links for the Prairie Fire, continuing a long tradition of greatness for the Knox College men’s golf program.
Foster tied for first at the 2003 Midwest Conference Golf Championships as a first-year, but lost in a playoff to Joe Loehnis of Lawrence. Both he and Loehnis shot 148 over 36 holes. Foster did help lead the team to their 27th conference championship. He was also named Most Valuable Player for the golf program.
In 2004 and 2005, Knox placed second in the MWC Championships. Foster earned a fifth place individual finish in 2004, shooting a 158 in 36 holes. After the 2004 season, Foster was named team captain.
He saved his best season for last as he earned medalist honors in the 2006 MWC Championships. This time, Foster defeated Loehnis in a playoff after they both shot 148 again in regulation. Foster also helped lead the team to their 28th league title and picked up Ping All-Region and All-America honors in the process. His stroke average of 74.18 over 18 holes was the lowest in the region and earned him Team Most Valuable Player honors again.
Foster was a five-time MWC Performer of the Week, including at least once in each of his four seasons. He was also a three-time All-MWC performer. For his career, Foster averaged 74.6 strokes over 18 holes for his career.
“Mack is one of the best golfers in a long line of great golfers at Knox,” said current head golf coach K.C. Harding. “Mack is still a very active alum and supports us as often as he can.”
Foster qualified for the United States Amateur Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club in 2015. The U.S. Amateur is the leading annual golf tournament in the United States for amateur golfers. It is organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA).
Foster works as a seed salesman for Pioneer Hi-bred in the area and remains active in golf. He has won the Galesburg All-City multiple times and recently won the Knox County Amateur in 2021.
***Courtesy of Knox College***
