TROON GOLF CONGRATULATES FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH

Scottsdale, Arizona – Troon Golf,® the world leader in luxury golf management, takes pleasure in congratulating Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, recognized as one the top choices for travelers in the United States, according to the 2003 Zagat Survey of Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts, and Spas.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts once again earned top honors as the world’s leading luxury hotel chain, with the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North placed third place in the Top Resort survey. Survey results were based on ratings and reviews of more than 7,000 frequent travelers, including approximately 675 travel industry professionals.

“We are honored to be aligned with the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North through our flagship property, Troon North Golf Club,” stated Troon Golf Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dana Garmany. “Troon Golf as always held the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in high regard. Both companies share a similar global vision, and both strive to provide the very best facilities and services in every location they operate.”

Guests of the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North enjoy preferred access on the world-renowned Troon North Monument and Pinnacle golf courses, both ranked among America’s Top 100 golf courses. Located minutes from the golf club, at the foot of Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale’s most prominent landmark, the resort offers 210 guest rooms and suites in a serene high desert setting with spectacular views of the natural surroundings and the city in the distance.

In its 40-year history, the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts portfolio has expanded to include 56 properties in 25 countries, with over 20 projects under development in choice locations around the world.

Troon Golf delivers exceptionally high management standards and levels of excellence to golf course developers and operators worldwide. The company offers the renowned TROON GOLF EXPERIENCE at many of the world’s finest golf facilities through superior agronomy and championship playing conditions, and exceptional guest and member services.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon Golf manages operations at more than 120 golf courses located in 23 states and 10 countries. Additionally, 23 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include The Westin Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland; The Sagamore Club, Indianapolis, Indiana; The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona; Newport National Golf Club, Middletown, Rhode Island; Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, California; Kitago Golf Club, Miyazaki, Japan; and Palmilla Resort & Golf Club, Los Cabos, Mexico.