TROON GOLF NAMES PAUL HADREAS VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS

Posted on July 21, 2004

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Troon Golf,® the world leader in luxury golf management, development and marketing is pleased to announce that Paul Hadreas has been named Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations. In this new position, Hadreas is responsible for ensuring the highest quality food and beverage services throughout the global Troon Golf network and is involved with kitchen design, menu development, service standards, product specifications, financial performance and recruitment of Food & Beverage Managers and Chefs throughout the company.

A Troon Golf associate since June 2000, Hadreas draws on years of food and beverage experience at many of the country’s most esteemed golf clubs, including Congressional Country Club and the PGA Tour’s TPC at Avenel in Washington, D.C., as well as Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, CA. In Arizona, Hadreas served in various food and beverage management positions with the Arizona Biltmore, and as a clubhouse manager at The Boulders Resort. He most recently moved to his corporate position with the company from Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale.

“We are thrilled to be able to promote Paul to this position of corporate officer,” stated Troon Golf President and Chief Operating Officer, Hud Hinton. “Under Paul’s leadership, members and guests at Troon Golf facilities worldwide can expect a five-star level of food and beverage service, which is integral to what we refer to as the Troon Golf Experience.sm”

Hadreas was recently named to the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau (GPCVB) Board of Directors. He will represent his sector of the hospitality industry in the promotion of tourism throughout Greater Phoenix. The GPCVB is a non-profit organization that markets Greater Phoenix as a year-round convention and visitor destination.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon Golf manages operations at more than 140 courses located in 26 states and 12 countries. Additionally, 28 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include The Westin Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland; Talking Stick Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Maderas Golf Club, San Diego, Calif.; Lake of Isles Golf Club, North Stonington, Conn.; Vista Ridge Golf Club, Erie, Colo.; Kooindah Golf & Country Club, New South Wales, Australia; and Bearwood Lakes Golf Club, Berkshire, England.