GOLF WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES 16 TROON-MANAGED PROPERTIES TO “100 BEST GOLF SHOPS” LIST
Represents Largest Percentage of Honored Facilities
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is thrilled to congratulate 16 of its managed courses for being recognized in Golf World magazine’s annual ranking of the “100 Best Golf Shops.” The following courses made an impressive showing, representing more than 20 percent of the list’s on-course golf shops located in the Americas – the largest percentage of any other golf management company:
Arizona
Ocotillo Golf Resort – Chandler
The Phoenician – Scottsdale
Southern Dunes Golf Club – Maricopa
Talking Stick Golf Club – Scottsdale
Troon North Golf Club – Scottsdale
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa – Scottsdale
Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass – Chandler
Bahamas
Ocean Club – Paradise Island
California
Classic Club – Palm Desert
Yocha Dehe Golf Club – Brooks
Connecticut
Lake of Isles – North Stonington
Hawaii
Kapalua, The Bay Course – Maui
Kapalua, The Plantation Course – Maui
Kansas
Ironhorse Golf Club – Leawood
New Jersey
Seaview Golf Resort – Atlantic City
Texas
The Westin La Cantera Palmer Course – San Antonio
“We congratulate these facilities for being recognized by Golf World magazine,” stated Dana Garmany, chairman and CEO, Troon. “This year’s list features several properties that are consistently honored every year, demonstrating our company’s continued commitment to excellence and unparalleled levels of service.”
Winners were named based on a number of criteria including: shop revenue, the shop’s physical size and rounds played at the facility; layout and “look” of the shop – innovative use of space and eye-catching displays; shop initiatives, successful promotions, and special initiatives shown to enhance sales in a challenging economy.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world?s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at Troon Golf® (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 29 states and 27 countries. Additionally, 47 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include Brynwood Golf & Country Club, Armonk, N.Y.; Sequoyah National Golf Club , Cherokee, N.C.; Yocha Dehe Golf Club, Brooks, Calif.; Kooindah Waters Golf Club
, New South Wales, Australia; Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.; and Costa Navarino, Messinia, Greece.
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