Inducted, 1998

Joseph Michael (Mick) Riley was one of Utah's most prominent golf figures in the early years of Utah golf.

He was the first head professional at Nibley Park Golf Course in 1922. He held that position for a few years and then left the state. He returned in 1950 to design, build, and manage Meadowbrook Golf Course, the first Salt Lake County golf course. He held that position until his death in 1964.

He was recognized as an innovative professional who originated many programs for golfers all across the golfing spectrum. He organized junior tournaments for boys and girls, and established senior tournaments. He also established the first long drive contest. He was a strong organizer of men's and women's clubs and through those organizations created a broad community interest in golf. An example of his progressive thinking was his establishment of a day care center at Meadowbrook so that young mothers could take up the game. He was particularly interested in promoting women's golf programs.

He served as Vice President of the National PGA for three years. He also served on several national PGA committees. He was President of the Rocky Mountain Section of the PGA and Golf Professional of the Year in 1955 for the Rocky Mountain Section.

He was a strong supporter of the Utah Open and helped with the architecture and building plans of a number of golf courses. He was an advocate of public golf and encouraged municipalities to build public golf facilities.

He was born July 3, 1897 in Burke, Idaho was married Estella Isom. They had six children, Sean, Dion, Brian, Kevin, Rory, and Pat.