TROON SELECTED TO MANAGE KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

Posted on July 30, 2013

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Founded in 1925, Knollwood Country Club boasts a rich history of providing an excellent private club experience for more than 85 years. Its mature 18-hole championship golf course has been masterfully designed, incorporating the area’s rolling hills and picturesque valleys. The family-oriented golf club provides an array of offerings and social events tailored for adults and children alike.

“Knollwood Country Club is an exciting addition to our portfolio,” said John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations, Troon. “We are confident that combining the club’s amenities and charming character with the skill and expertise of Troon Privé, our private club operations division, will result in an extraordinary experience for members and guests.”

With no shortage of amenities, Knollwood Country Club delivers activities for all ages. Along with golf, members enjoy recognized swimming programs, well-equipped tennis facility with four hartru clay courts, a fitness center, children’s playground and steam and massage rooms. The club’s dining experience offers ideal venues for any occasion as well as banquet services for special events. The grand ballroom accommodates up to 500 guests, making it an ideal space for events ranging from weddings to business meetings.

Larry Slabotsky, President of Knollwood Country Club said, “Troon brings us a vast wealth of knowledge and experience about food and beverage operations, agronomy, and finance. Their resources and expertise is significantly greater than what we could accomplish on our own. Further, we are able to take advantage of Troon’s national buying power which will allow Knollwood to be better positioned for the future. This will allow our members to continue to build lifelong friendships in an environment unsurpassed in the Detroit area.”

For more information on Knollwood Country Club, call 248-855-1800.

About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. The company oversees operations at Troon Golf (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 30 states and 28 countries. Additionally, 48 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include The Grove, London, England; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco.

Members at Troon Privé managed clubs enjoy reciprocal play at more than 30 private clubs around the world, as well as preferred rates at Troon Golf-managed daily fee and resort facilities. The Troon Privé portfolio includes such private clubs of distinction as BallenIsles in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Fieldstone in Greenville, Del.; Silver Creek Valley in San Jose, Calif.; St. James Plantation in Southport, N.C.; Pronghorn in Bend, Ore.; Ocean Club in Paradise Island, Bahamas; Settlers Run in Cranbourne South, Victoria, Australia; and Bearwood Lakes in London, England.