G e n er a l M a n a g er
Dear Members,
As our team prepares for an exciting season ahead at Crow Valley, we’re bringing the Strategic Plan shared with the membership to life. Important developments are underway within our Food & Beverage and Golf Departments, designed to strengthen our team and elevate the overall member experience.
To support improved team culture, service excellence, and exceptional member experiences, the team’s calendar is filled with training and development plans. This spring, our professional staff will be participating in Dardis leadership and communication training, a valuable development opportunity that will enhance professionalism, service skills, and team alignment. This training supports our ongoing efforts to refine onboarding processes and reshape our operation to be more member focused, engaged, and hospitality driven for the season ahead. As you know we have a young management team and constant development is a positive thing. This training will serve as an important foundation as we complete the Clubhouse Refresh project set to finish in the coming weeks Where we plan to roll out a few policy changes and trainings designed to elevate member experiences
I’m also proud to recognize Preston McHugh and Devin Goebel, who recently completed advanced professional presentation and communication training. This class was a two-day experience designed to help them as they grow into more leadership roles within Crow Valley. They have shown tremendous dedication to improving the way they teach, lead, and interact with our membership. Their continued growth will bring added value to lessons, clinics, member events, and day to day interactions that enrich the Crow Valley member experience.
These initiatives reflect a shared commitment throughout our team: to create an environment where every member feels supported, welcomed, and connected each time they visit Crow Valley. Thank you for your continued trust and engagement. I look forward to a fantastic season and to seeing you around the club...as soon as we reopen.
With warm regards,
Zach Tyson
Zach Tyson
CELEBRATING TWO YEARS
Thank you to these team members for their dedication and care for our members.
ZachTyson, General Manager
TimGravert, Director of Agronomy
AndrewElliott, PGA Professional
DevinGoebel, PGA Professional
ShawnaElliott, Teaching Professional
DonovanRobinson, Horticulturalist
Frank&AnnMcCarthy
JillMcLaughlin
Don&DarylPedersen
MartinRich
ThankYou!
Michael&GaleRoeder
Barbara&ScottTinsman
JaneVieth
Charles&NancyVonMaur
Our team took time this season to come together, celebrate the holidays, and enjoy each other’s company. From Crow Valley trivia to shared meals and plenty of laughs, it was a great way to reflect on the year and strengthen the connections that support our members every day.
C l u b h o u s e R e f r e s h
R O W S N E S T
W I N D O W S NO
Dear Members,
I am excited to introduce myself as the new Head Golf Professional at Crow Valley Golf Club and share a bit about my background I was born and raised in Darlington, Wisconsin, where I developed a passion for golf at the age of six after my father introduced me to the game at Darlington Country Club, a small ninehole farm course. My talent quickly became evident, as I earned three-time MVP and three-time Scoring Champion honors for the Darlington High School Golf Team, where I also served as team captain during my senior year.
I continued my education at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, majoring in marketing with an emphasis in professional sales After graduating in 2016, I moved to Napa, California, to work in the wine industry as a marketing director for a winery equipment company. While that experience was valuable, my love for golf ultimately led me back to the game. After a brief time in the wine business, I relocated to Fresno, California, where I became an Assistant Golf Professional at San Joaquin Country Club and began my PGA Class-A education.
Within a year and a half, I achieved PGA Class-A Membership and was offered the Head Golf Professional position at Old Works Golf Course in Anaconda, Montana. During my time there, the course experienced significant growth, including a 50% year-over-year increase in rounds, record-breaking merchandise sales, and achieving a net profit for the first time in more than 20 years.
My success in Montana led to a recruitment opportunity at The Links of North Dakota, where I served as both General Manager and Head Golf Professional. Over three seasons, I led numerous initiatives and accomplishments, including expanding the junior golf program from 36 to 140 participants, nearly doubling membership, selling out all 20 RV sites to foster community engagement, and overseeing a $7 million capital improvement project. This project included clubhouse renovations, construction of a new cart barn, redesign of the first green, the purchase of 80 new golf carts, and the implementation of a new irrigation system
My leadership at The Links of North Dakota helped earn several prestigious accolades, including recognition from the National Golf Course Owners Association as the Midwest Region Course of the Year and the National Player Development Award. The course was also named the #1 Golf Course in North Dakota for the 2025 season Additionally, I was honored as one of Golf Digest’s Top Two Teachers in North Dakota for my commitment to high-quality instruction and coaching.
Continued on page 7
Prior to joining the Crow Valley team, I served as the Director of Golf at Quail Hollow Country Club, a 36-hole private facility in Concord Township, Ohio. In this role, I oversaw a staff of 56 full-time and seasonal employees and coordinated and executed the largest Member-Guest tournament in the state of Ohio, featuring 216 players.
I am committed to continuous professional development and have earned certifications as a Callaway Certified Master Fitter and a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 specialist, which has enhanced my understanding of the body-swing connection. In 2025, I also earned my “Specialized” Certification in Golf Operations through the PGA of America.
Outside of golf, my wife, Kyra, is a registered nurse who is excited to advance her career within the region’s world-class healthcare system and has begun continuing her education to become a Nurse Practitioner. Together, we are looking forward to this new chapter with our two English Setters, Layla and Links. In our free time, we enjoy traveling, hunting, fishing, skiing, and attending sporting events. I am a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and also proudly support the Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
As Head Golf Professional at Crow Valley Golf Club, I am eager to build strong relationships, provide 1st class service, and contribute meaningful value to the membership while striving to position ourselves as the undisputed #1 golf club in the Quad Cities region & eventually in the entire state of Iowa. I look forward to engaging with the community and helping elevate the overall club experience with our amazing team by my side
Zach McArthur Head Golf Professional
WhyPowerFeelsHarderEvenWhenYou’reSwingingHarder
Whenyoucareaboutplayingatyourhighestpotential, it’sfrustratingtofeelpoweranddistancestarttofade. Ournaturalresponseistoswingharder,moredrills,orto tryharder.
Butwhatiftheveryideaswethinkarehelpingareactually movingusfartherawayfromourgoals?
Ingolf,poweriscreatedthroughwhat’sknownasthe kinematicsequence energybuildingfromthegroundupthroughthebodyand intotheclub Whenthatsequenceflows,speedshowsupnaturally Whenit doesn’t,energygetslostbeforeimpact.
Thoselossesdon’tcomefromalackofeffort.Theycomefromroadblocksinthe bodythatlimithowefficientlyenergytransfers
Whenmovementqualityisrestoredthroughproperinputintothenervoussystem, changesstarttohappen.Confusionorfrustrationbecomesclearandeffortless. Speedcanbebuiltuponasolidfoundation.
ThePowerPath:A4-WeekGuidedExperience Insteadofchasingfixes,wefocusonclarity.
Overfourweeks,you’lldiscoverwhereyourpowerisleakingandreceiveclear directiononwhatactuallyneedsattention-basedonyourbodyandyourswing.
What’sincluded:
Full-bodymovementandpowerevaluation Identificationofthekeymovementpatternsaffectingpower Resourcesandguidancewithoutoverwhelm
ContactShawnaatselliott@crowvalley.net.
FITTING DAYS
Friday,February13-MIZUNO-12pm-5pm
Friday,February20-TAYLORMADE-12pm-4pm
Friday,February27-CALLAWAY-12pm-5pm
Friday,March6-TITLEIST-12pm-5pm
SignupontheCrowValleyApp
Spacesarelimited,sobesuretoreserveyourspotearly!
Zach Tyson
Shawna Elliott
Contact Information HOURS of OPERATION
Main Phone Line
563.359.1676
Pro Shop Direct Line
563.284.2769
Zach Tyson - GM
563.359.1676 ext. 103 Cell Phone: 402.533.4823
ztyson@crowvalley.net
Tim Gravert - Director of Agronomy
563.359.1514 tgravert@crowvalley.net
Andrew Elliott - Assistant Golf Pro, PGA
563 359 1676 ext 104 aelliott@crowvalley net
Preston McHugh - Food & Beverage Director
563.359.1676 ext. 102 pmchugh@crowvalley.net
Bri Wehrle - Events Coordinator
563.359.1676 ext. 114 bwehrle@crowvalley.net
Emily McColgan - Membership Engagement
563.359.1676 ext. 101 emccolgan@crowvalley.net
Devin Goebel - Golf Professional
563.359.1676 ext.105 dgoebel@crowvalley.net
Shawna Elliott - Teaching Professional, PGA
563.359.1676 ext.105 selliott@crowvalley.net
Tammy Zeimet - Controller
563.359.1676 ext.101 tzeimet@crowvalley.net
Sarah Field - Marketing Coordinator 563 359 1676 ext 116 sfield@crowvalley net
Board of Directors
President
Alex Fernandez
Secretary
Brian Schoon
Vice President
Mike Downing Treasurer
Sean McGuire
Simulator
Due to construction, please enter through the back doors by the Pro Shop and proceed upstairs.
Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday - Monday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please note that hours may change. Please check app for updated info.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Weekend Limit:
Members are limited to a total of two hours per weekend (two hours on either Saturday or Sunday, or one hour each day)
Users must be 18 years old or accompanied by an adult at all times Members may petition Juniors under the age of 18 to be allowed to use the Simulator Please email the Golf Shop at golfshop@crowvalley net
No Shows will be charged $20
John Barrett
Jeff Makoben
Jorge Gomez
Jane Haedt
John Pavelka
Bruce Sandry
Adam Seitz
David Thorne
