Industry Veteran Takes Helm at Heralded Castle & Cooke Community in California’s Gold Country
(COPPEROPOLIS, California) – Saddle Creek Resort – the gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community in the scenic California Foothills – has named Bill Troyanoski General Manager.
An industry veteran with more than 20 years experience, Troyanoski will oversee operations, budgeting and personnel for Saddle Creek Resort’s nationally-ranked, Carter Morrish-designed golf course, award-winning Copper Grille, and 17 on-course bungalows available to guests and members. He’ll also be responsible for developing innovative stay-play-and-dine packages and enhancing guest experiences through resort amenities and activities.
Troyanoski, who attended Methodist College in Fayetteville, N.C., comes to Saddle Creek from Putnam National Golf Club where he served as the general manager for the past two years. During his tenure, he spearheaded an advisory team to develop the club into a signature 27-hole course, practice facility, and multi-facetted recreational site.
Prior to Putnam National, Troyanoski directed the opening of Royce Brook Golf Club in 1998, a 36-hole, Steve Smyers-designed facility in Hillsborough, N.J. Under his leadership directing six department heads and 280 employees, Royce Brook developed a strong corporate member base, fostered and implemented a "Fore Caddy" program, and opened the Academy of Golf at Royce Brook.
"Bill brings an incredible amount of experience and energy to Saddle Creek," says Al Martell, Vice President of Golf Properties for Castle & Cooke. "We’re excited by his vision for new programs and devotion to continue providing residents, members and guests with unparalleled experiences."
Says Troyanoski: "I am excited and honored to join this enterprising team. Saddle Creek Resort is a world-class property with great golf, food and accommodations, and I hope to build upon that foundation."
Troyanoski entered the industry at Hershey Pocono Resort in White Haven, Pa. where we was the director of golf for 14 years. He was a member of the resort’s executive committee, managed all fiscal operations including budgets and financial reporting, and directed the training and development of a staff of 29 and three department heads.
In Saddle Creek, he inherits a resort and residential golf property that recently hit its stride as one of the most highly decorated in the Western U.S.
For the second consecutive year, Saddle Creek ranked among the Top-10 courses in California in Golfweek’s "America’s Best Courses 2005" ratings, appearing at No. 8 on the prestigious list and moving past the famed South Course at Torrey Pines – site of the 2008 U.S. Open Championship.
Saddle Creek was also recently included on Golfweek magazine’s Top-100 listing of "America’s Best Residential Golf Courses." The resort placed No. 39, ahead of esteemed residential courses Reynolds Plantation, PGA West, Isleworth, Hammock Dunes, Colleton River and others.
In its December 2004 issue, Fairways and Greens magazine rated Saddle Creek one of the top golf resorts in the Western U.S., citing its exquisite course conditions, top quality service, meticulous attention to detail, high-end residential opportunities and comfortable and convenient bungalows.
For more information about Saddle Creek Resort, please call 800-611-7722 or visit www.saddlecreek.com .
About Saddle Creek
Designed by Carter Moorish, the eight-year-old course is framed by the Sierra Mountains and challenges players of all levels with five sets of tees, more than 100 crystal white sand bunkers and handful of shimmering lakes. To create an atmosphere of tranquility and isolation, Morrish devised a routing in which no two holes run parallel to each other. Saddle Creek’s thoughtful design and sublime conditioning have led to numerous national accolades, such as being rated one of the top four semi-private courses in Northern California by Golf Today.
Not to be overlooked, Saddle Creek’s diverse and award-winning real estate blends resort and residential atmospheres. Custom homesites start at $300,000 and residential opportunities range (home and lot) from the low $600’s to more than $1 million. Boasting views of lakes and forested hills, these picturesque homes serve as countryside retreats and as the ideal escape from the Bay Area, roughly two hours away.
Residents and guests of Saddle Creek can also enjoy the beauty of the Quail trail with miles of hiking trails and mountain biking and nearby skiing, snowmobiling, and the nearby Lake Tulloch. Also of interest are the sports club, featuring a 3,000-square-foot facility offering yoga and aerobic classes, a large pool, kids’ wading pool and a Jacuzzi spa. The Saddle Creek Lodge features a fully-stocked bar and an extensive wine list, stunning vistas and the food of Executive Chef Richard Whipple at the acclaimed Copper Grille.
Castle & Cooke, in their goals of enhancing the overall communities where they have ongoing developments and operating facilities, are adding to the Saddle Creek Resort experience. Currently in development, the "town of Copper" will bring an exciting new dimension to Copperopolis with its traditional town square, specialty shops, boutique art galleries, restaurants and many other businesses and that complements a retail focused mixed use town that sets alongside a beautiful creek and lake.
Saddle Creek Resort, as well as Coyote Creek Golf Club outside of San Jose, is owned and operated by Castle & Cooke, Inc. that, along with its affiliated companies, has operations in over 24 states. The company’s diversified businesses include the development and ownership of real estate, leasing of transportation equipment, manufacture of brick and ownership of public warehouses. The company’s real estate developments include master planned communities such as Mililani Town on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, Lake Sherwood in Thousand Oaks, California, and Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, California. The company also owns two of the world’s highest-rated resorts on the 98% owned island of Lana’i in Hawaii.
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
803.547.2118
ssharp@billycaspergolf.com
