Rio Verde Country Club has expanded its golf professional staff, welcoming Travis Boone as assistant golf professional and Garrett Granlund as director of instruction.

Both Boone and Granlund will help elevate the 36-hole private club’s golf staff and member experience, according to a press release.

Boone most recently served at Copper Canyon Golf Club, a Troon-managed facility in Buckeye where he was a key member of the club’s agronomy team.

Boone attended the University of California Riverside where he played baseball and graduated with a degree in agronomy. After a brief career in professional baseball, he worked as a grounds crew supervisor at the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers spring training facility in Surprise.

Originally from Olympia, Washington, Boone currently lives in Fountain Hills with his fiancé Tara. He will soon begin his path to becoming a PGA Member through the Professional Golfers Association’s Professional Golf Management Program.

Granlund comes to Rio Verde Country Club from We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Fountain Hills where he was an assistant golf professional. Born and raised in Bellevue, Washington, Granlund worked at a number of golf facilities while growing up in the Pacific Northwest, including Newcastle Golf Course outside of Seattle and Mill Creek Country Club, a Troon-managed facility in Mill Creek, Washington. He attended Central Washington University and graduated with a degree in sports business while playing on the University’s golf club.

“We’re pleased to welcome Travis and Garrett to Rio Verde Country Club,” said Jake Hanson, director of golf, Rio Verde Country Club. “Garrett is passionate about teaching the game of golf, and is eager to begin working with our members. Travis brings an agronomy perspective to the golf professional staff and will be a key team member.”

For information visit www.rioverdearizona.com or call 877-746-8373.