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Giles Kobilka
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Giles Kobilka, 88, of New Hope, a longtime
MGA tournament volunteer and
former executive committee board
member, passed away June 2. Kobilka,
who grew up in St. Paul's Highland Park
neighborhood, caddied as a youth, played
golf for Cretin High School and, as a 2
handicap, won the State Lefthanders
championship. He was once even par
through 12 holes of the
Minnesota State Amateur
but 11-over after 13, and
eventually found golf
administration much
more rewarding.
" I love the game, being
around tournaments,
getting involved in the
excitement,
watching
the great play and seeing
the wonderful guys who
play in these events, " he
explained. " It's a real kick
for me. "
Kobilka watched golf " I
love the
game, being
around
tournaments,
getting
involved in the
excitement... "
- Giles Kobilka
ers playing the New Hope par-3 golf
course even in his fi nal days, according to
his doctor.
Kobilka came to the MGA as an elected
member of the executive committee in
1970 because he was an offi cer of the
Minnesota Public Golf Association, but
more likely because of his personality
and his affi liation with Highland Park
Golf Club-the former home club of
Warren Rebholz, president of the MGA
at the time, and later its fi rst full-time
executive director.
Admired by his fellow tournament volunteers
for his personable nature, he was
also respected for his unwavering commitment
to the volunteer ethos. Over the
decades, he accepted numerous MGA
committee assignments, responding in
his inimitable style with comments such
as, " I'm so pleased to be asked to help, "
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and " Just use me where there
is the greatest need. "
According to MGA docuKobilka's
lifelong
ments,
vocation was in service to
others needing assistance,
including animals.
He
worked at several Twin
Cities non-profi ts,
such as the Centre for
Asians and Pacifi c
Islanders, Volunteers
of America, the
American Diabetes
Association and the North Metro
Humane Society.
In 2001, Kobilka was just the
fourth person to be honored with
the new MGA President's Award
and Volunteer of the Year. Kobilka
remained an active
volunteer
through 2018, and although affected
by failing health, he never offi cially
retired as an MGA Tournament
Volunteer. Later that year, the MGA
created a new service award to recognize
those individuals whose dedication
and outstanding achievements
have made an indelible impression
and lasting contribution to the amateur
game of golf in Minnesota. The award
was named in Kobilka's honor.
As MGA family got word of Kobilka's
passing, numerous messages fl ooded the
association offi ce.
" I received many emails all saying the
same thing: 'Giles was a gentleman,' "
says Tom Ryan, MGA executive director,
adding, " I truly do not know of a person
more beloved, and who will be more
missed by our players and volunteers. "
Kobilka was preceded in death
by his wife of 59 years, Mary
Julia Kobilka, in October 2017.
He is survived by four children,
eight grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
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