Gary Player Signature Course Will Be The First In Mexico
Scottsdale, Ariz. (July 17, 2009) – Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage the Gary Player-designed golf course at CostaBaja Resort & Marina in La Paz, Mexico.
The golf course at CostaBaja, which is the first Gary Player Signature course to be built in Mexico, is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2010. The unique course will feature panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez and an innovative design that complements the unique desert-by-the-sea landscape. To ensure the preservation of the surrounding ecosystem, the course is being built in harmony with the environment and natural topography. The layout blends seamlessly with the magnificent landscape and will challenge the most accomplished players.
“CostaBaja is an exciting project located in a very unique and desirable destination,” stated Hud Hinton, president and COO, Troon Golf. “We are very pleased to be involved and look forward to delivering an exceptional golf experience to resort guests and the CostaBaja community.”
Situated on 550 acres of coastal land just north of La Paz, CostaBaja is a masterfully planned community offering a luxury resort lifestyle. In addition to world-class golf, the community offers access to exceptional outdoor activities including swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, kayaking and fishing. Additional amenities include the CostaBaja Beach Club, which serves as the community’s social hub, as well as the state-of-the-art, 250-slip marina – considered to be the finest marina in Mexico. The lively Marina Village is also lined with fine restaurants, shops, galleries, and charter services.
“The team at CostaBaja Resort & Marina is thrilled to have Troon Golf manage Gary Player’s Signature course,” said Alejandro Yberri, CEO of CostaBaja Resort & Marina. “We are confident that with Troon’s management expertise and Gary Player’s design, CostaBaja will offer an unparalleled golf experience.”
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at properties located in 31 states and 26 countries. Additionally, 39 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include Oneida Golf and Country Club, Green Bay, Wis.; Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Clubs at St. James Plantation, Southport, N.C.; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; and The Grove, London, England.
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Contact:
Brett Brooks
Manager, Marketing Communications
Troon Golf
480.477.0480
bbrooks@troongolf.com
