Our Golf Course Superintendent, Tim Nielsen is a “Class A” member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Lucrative Class A status is earned through a combination of formal education, experience, continuing education, and passing the GCSAA IPM Exam. Class A membership demonstrates personal commitment to lifelong learning, environmental stewardship, and elevating golf course management. We are honored to have Tim leading our experienced grounds crew here at Creekmoor. Tim graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture and turfgrass management. His career began when he assisted in the construction of Drumm Farm Golf Club in Independence, Missouri. Once the construction of Drumm Farm was complete, he became the assistant superintendent for grow-in and golf course maintenance. Soon after he was promoted to golf course superintendent until he took over his current role at Creekmoor in 2011. He has served on the board of directors of the Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association for many years including serving as the association’s president twice. In his career as a golf course superintendent, Tim has devoted extensive time and effort in promoting the game of golf and the art of the greens-keeping and for those efforts he was awarded the prestigious Chester H. Mendenhall award by the HAGCSA in 2015. Tim decided upon a career in golf course maintenance because of his passion for the game of golf. Of the many notable golf courses he’s had the privilege of experiencing, a few stick out to him as the best he ever played. He enjoyed the pristine conditioning and hospitality of Sage Valley in Augusta, GA and the formidable test of Pinehurst #2 in North Carolina. But his overall favorite golf experiences happen at Ballyneal in Holyoke, CO. He describes Ballyneal “as pure as golf could possibly be”. His favorite PGA golfers are Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Rory McElroy and Dustin Johnson, but he thinks Tiger Woods is still the most enjoyable. Of course, to Tim the most enjoyable part of watching professional golf isn’t about the golfers. He truly loves learning about the golf course itself, examining the architecture, the conditioning and seeing how those aspects impact the way the golfers attack the course.

This is Head Golf Pro Joe Taylor’s fifth season at The Golf Club at Creekmoor, after spending over 22 years at upscale facilities such as Loch Lloyd in Missouri, Minnesota’s North Oaks Golf Club, Prestwick and The Minikahda Club, and Arizona’s Estancia Club and Red Mountain Ranch Country Club. He is currently the Head Golf Coach at The Barstow School in Kansas City for both the Boys and Girls Programs. Joe inherited a program that had never seen much success; under his tenure they have won two Missouri Class 2 Team State Championships and he has coached multiple players to All-District and All-State accolades. With over two decades of teaching experience, Joe enjoys helping golfers of all levels. His favorite golf experience was playing Teeth of the Dog at the Casa deCampo resort in the Dominican Republic. Joe’s favorite aspect of being a golf pro is the daily interaction with so many different people. He enjoys Creekmoor’s course for the variety of holes and not having the same shot over and over again. When he isn’t on the course, you can find him binge-watching movies and spending time with family.

Nate grew up locally, playing golf at a young age. He competed collegiately at JCCC and Washburn University. Following his collegiate career, Nate has worked locally at Loch Lloyd where he was the first Director of Instruction and then followed as the Head Professional at Creekmoor. This marks his 22nd season in the golf business in Kansas City. Nate’s education and certifications include: The Plane Truth - Level One Instructor - www.planetruthgolf.com Wright Balance - Level Four Instructor - www.wrightbalance.com Ping Top 100 Fitter - 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 Forces & Motion Certified presented By Dr. Phil Cheetham and Dr. Sasho MacKenzie PGA Midwest Section Merchandiser of the Year 2016 SNAG Golf Certified Instructor Edel Master Fitter

Our First Assistant Professional, Jerry Hounchell has been a long-time friend of staff and members alike here at Creekmoor. With over 25 years of teaching and professional experience, we are honored to add him to the team!  An outstanding instructor and golf professional, Jerry enjoys helping players of all ages and abilities, whether in the golf shop or on the tee box. He has worked at facilities in Florida and the Kansas City area before bringing his talents to The Golf Club at Creekmoor. Work History Temple Terrace Country Club - Tampa, Florida  Temple Hill Golf Center - Tampa, Florida   The Country Club at Loch Lloyd - Village of Loch Lloyd, MO Playing Accomplishments: Ohio High School Player of the year 1985 and 1988  Ohio Junior Am Champ 1987  USGA Junior Am Quarterfinalist 1987  Ohio High School State Champion 1988  AJGA All-American 1988  Ohio Am Runner Up 1991  NJCA All-American 1991  Winner of 20+ Junior and Amateur events nationwide  5 time qualifier on the Nike Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour) A native of Troy, Ohio, Jerry has lived in the Lee's Summit area since the early 2000's with his wife, Carrie and son, Destin.

Jennifer came to dinner at Tavern on the Moor one evening back in 2019 and accidentally left with a job. Starting out as a bartender one day a week, she quickly became the lead daytime bartender. After transitioning to the golf shop, she now manages the apparel buying & merchandising. WARNING- if you enter the golf shop, you will most likely leave with something you didn't know you needed. Jennifer's music of choice while in the golf cart is always heavy on the 80's with a little 90's country thrown in. When Jennifer isn't working, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking, traveling, and coming up with silly little social media videos to entertain you.