Beal “Tex” Consolver

Known as “Mr. Golf in Wichita”, Consolver served as the head golf professional at Sim Park (1938-50), MacDonald Park (1951-69), and Pawnee Prairie (1969-73). He was a great player as well. He is a past champion of the South Central PGA section and a four-time senior champion of the South Central PGA section. His instructive eye nourished the game of many great golfers and his legacy continues in the hands of over 10 golf professionals. Consolver is quoted as saying “I have never met a golfer I didn’t like.” Consolver passed away in 1999.