TEAM TROON AMBASSADOR GARY WOODLAND WINS U.S. OPEN
Scottsdale, Ariz. (June 19, 2019) – With a winning score of 13-under par, Team Troon Ambassador Gary Woodland secured his first Major at the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. The Troon brand had a strong presence at the U.S. Open last week, with Woodland sporting the Troon logo on his bag and posing with his winning bag for photos after securing the victory.
Troon, the world’s largest golf management company, announced the formation of Team Troon – a collection of some of the finest golf talent across the PGA TOUR, LPGA and European Tour – in February. Tour players Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay, Alex Noren, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Cheyenne Woods make up the star-studded Team Troon line-up and represent the Troon brand on Tour.
“It was incredible to see Gary win his first Major in the US Open,” said Tim Schantz, president and chief executive officer, Troon. “His victory was a remarkable display of golf and mental toughness, and it was great to see him play so well on a grand stage. Team Troon is off to a great start in 2019. Their success reinforces the strength of the Troon brand. The excellence the members of Team Troon pursue every day is representative of Troon’s day to day approach, whether it’s seeking the unparalleled results to the owners of the facilities we manage or delivering memorable experiences to guests and members.”
Troon-managed or affiliated facilities host 18 professional golf events across 9 professional tours around the world. Including high-level amateur events and qualifying tournaments, Troon-managed facilities host more than 30 elite events and the representatives from Team Troon will help to promote these properties and the Troon brand as a whole throughout the competitive golf season.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company providing services at more than 460 locations around the globe, including managing 510 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages more than 400 food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45 states and 33 countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Green Golf Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Consulting. There are currently 67 Troon-affiliated properties featuring 87 golf courses on national and international “Top 100” rankings. Troon-affiliated properties include Belfair in Bluffton, South Carolina; Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club in Wickenburg, Ariz.; Yocha Dehe Golf Club in Brooks, Calif.; Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Buenaventura Golf Club in Panama. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, or connect with Troon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blog, Press Room, or subscribe to Troon Magazine.
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