$50,000 Reasons for 50 Golf Seasons
Toad Valley Golf Course - 1973- 2023
OUR STORY
In 2023, Toad Valley is celebrating our 50th Year in Business! To celebrate, we will be giving away $50,000 split among 12 Charities. These are charities that are local to Iowa and have played a role in our family’s lives. Either personally or by supporting our business for many years.
In addition to the donation, Toad Valley is also organizing a monthly simulator tournament for each charity where they can raise additional funds.
HOW YOU CAN PLAY
You can play in a simulator tournament simply by reserving a simulator bay! That’s right. Book an hour in our state of the art simulators, then check in to play. When you check in, tell the TVGC staff that you are participating in the monthly simulator tournament.
Each tournament is a ONE HOUR 2 Person Best Shot Tournament. (If you want to play as a four some, then you will need to book for a TWO HOUR slot.)
The best part is that the simulator tournament can be played by anyone no matter their age or skill!!
TOURNAMENT INFO
When you check in, you will tell the TVGC Staff that you are playing in our monthly tournament. They will give you a special golf scorecard and set you up on the golf course that is being used that month for the tournament. Cost is $70 per team (or $35/person). This INCLUDES your sim time. No additional fees.
DETAILS
- $70 per 2 Person Team
- Includes sim time
- Follow toadvalley.com/50 to watch the leaderboard
- You can play as many times as you’d like each month (You DO need to pay every time to play).
- You will play in a 2 Person Scramble (Best Shot) Format for ONE HOUR (You can sign up for TWO HOURS if you’re playing as a foursome)
- At the end of the month, Toad Valley will be giving a $100 Gift Card to the winning team.


MEET OUR CHARITIES
January - O'Donnell Charities
The O’Donnell Family has been holding a fundraiser at our golf course for 30 years! They are an extraordinary family and group of friends who have raised money for charities in the Des Moines area. They were recently honored for hitting the million dollar mark in funds raised. We are happy to give back to them a portion of what they have done to support us over the years.
In January, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament. You will be playing an Irish named course located in the UK. Celtic Manor
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the O’Donnell Sim Tournament.
February - Kids Cafe
The Brady family moved to Altoona in 1952. Since then, multiple generations have called this side of town our home. The Kids Cafe is based out of Altoona and helps families with needs. They provide programs for low income kids in the summer and meals. Over 30% of the kids in our area qualify for free lunches and the Kids Cafe helps to continue to provide food throughout the summer months.
Kids Café core values include empathy, dignity and the power of community. We are entering our tenth year of service to the Southeastern Polk County area providing healthy lunches, as a qualified USDA Summer Food Service Program site along with educational enrichment opportunities to underserved students in preschool through high school for six weeks in the summer when school lunch is not available. Our program is held free of charge for all participants in buildings owned by Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona, Iowa.
In February, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Kids Cafe Sim Tournament.
March - Mentor Iowa
This program has several fundraisers at our golf course every year. They are there to help kids who are in the system through no fault of their own. They provide school supplies, programs, meals and a select mentor program. The mentor program pairs up kids with citizens who teach them life and business skills. Mentor Iowa is committed to helping the “fall through the crack” children in central Iowa.
In March, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
April - Kids Cancer Connection
In April, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
May - Iowa Amputee Golf Association
In May, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
June - Joppa
In June, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
July - Kick it Forward
In July, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
August - SEP Boosters/SEP Band Boosters
In August, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
September - First Responders (Altoona & Pleasant Hill)
In September, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
October - Please Pass the Love
In October, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
November - Caring Hands
In November, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.
December - Fore the Veterans
In December, you can participate in the monthly simulator tournament.
To play, simply book one hour of simulator use. You will be playing a 2 Person Best Shot tournament. If you’d like to play with four people, please book 2 hours of sim time.
When checking in, just let the staff know that you’re playing in the Mentor Iowa Sim Tournament.