GOLF WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES 17 TROON GOLF-MANAGED PROPERTIES TO “100 BEST GOLF SHOPS” LIST

Represents Largest Percentage of Honored Facilities

 

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is thrilled to congratulate 17 of its managed facilities for being recognized in Golf World magazine’s annual ranking of the “100 Best Golf Shops.” The following facilities 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
Talking Stick Golf Club – Scottsdale
Troon North Golf Club – Scottsdale
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa – Scottsdale
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa – Tucson
Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass – Chandler

Bahamas
Ocean Club – Paradise Island

California
Classic Club – Palm Desert
Indian Wells Golf Resort – Indian Wells
Maderas Golf Club – San Diego

Hawaii
Makai Golf Club at Princeville – Kauai

Delaware
Fieldstone Golf Club – Greenville
The Peninsula Golf & Country Club – Millsboro

Connecticut
Lake of Isles – North Stonington

New Jersey
Seaview Golf Resort – Atlantic City

Texas
The Westin La Cantera Resort Course – San Antonio

“We congratulate these facilities for being recognized by Golf World magazine,” stated Dana Garmany, chairman and CEO, Troon Golf. “This year’s list features more Troon Golf-managed facilities than ever, 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 Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at properties located in 31 states and 23 countries. Additionally, 45 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf 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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