Professional Staff

Grant Hanson, Director of Golf | PGA
Grant Hanson brings over 20 years of experience in the golf industry, combining his passion for the game with a strong background in business and operations. As a Certified PGA Professional, he is dedicated to creating an exceptional golf experience for players of all levels. In his role as Director of Golf for Thompson Golf Group – Minnesota, Grant oversees Geneva Golf Club and The Wilds Golf Club, ensuring top-tier course conditions, engaging programming, and outstanding hospitality.
A leader in the Minnesota golf community, Grant serves on the Minnesota Section PGA Board and chairs the Tournament Committee. His background in finance and banking provides valuable insight into the business side of golf, helping to drive growth and innovation. Whether on the course or behind the scenes, Grant’s commitment to the game continues to elevate the golf experience at Thompson Golf Group’s Minnesota properties.

Jon Crouse, Head Golf Professional | PGA
Jon began with Geneva Golf Club in April of 2020. He comes to Geneva with 15 years of experience in the golf industry having most recently served as the Head Golf Professional at the Alexandria Golf Club for 3 years before making the move to Geneva. Jon is a native of Alexandria and graduated from Bethel University with a business degree in 2013. Jon completed the PGA PGM program after college and received his Class A PGA Professional classification in December 2018. In the offseason, Jon is the assistant coach for the Alexandria Blizzard junior hockey team and he is also a licensed realtor with Counselor Realty of Alexandria.
Kelby Peterson, First Assistant Professional
Kelby Peterson, an Alexandria native, joined the Geneva Golf Club team in 2022. He graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Business Administration. Kelby splits his time working in the golf shop at Geneva Golf Club and Longbow Golf Club in Arizona. He enjoys the camaraderie within the golf industry, especially with his coworkers in both states. Kelby thrives with the events at Geneva Golf Club and values the opportunity to meet golf enthusiasts from around the world at Longbow. Kelby's dedication to creating memorable experiences for golfers is evident in his friendly and professional approach.