Private golf community located near Seoul to debut in the fall of 2011
Scottsdale, Ariz. (June 7, 2010) – Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Ms Club in Seoul, South Korea.
Currently under construction and scheduled to open September 2011, Ms Club will debut as one of South Korea’s finest private golf communities. Featuring an 18-hole championship-style golf course designed by local course architect Juntaek Roh, Ms Club is ideally located in the Gangwan Province just 30 minutes from the center of Seoul.
“By combining Troon Golf’s commitment to excellence with world-class amenities, Ms Club will become one of the finest golf destinations in Asia,” stated Ryan Walls, senior vice president, managing director, Australasia division. “With just 300 golf courses serving more than three million golfers in South Korea, we see an incredible opportunity to grow the game of golf and introduce the Troon Golf Experience to this exciting part of the world.”
Ms Club joins a collection of Troon Golf-managed residential and resort projects currently under development in South Korea. The nearby Alpensia Golf & Country Club and Alpensia 700 are components of the Alpensia Resort, a $1.8 billion development project. Combined, the two clubs feature 45 holes of championship golf including 27-holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Pine Tree Luxury Condo & Spa in Seoul is a 300-unit, high-end luxury development that marks the introduction of Privé Residences by Troon – a new and innovative brand representing Troon Golf’s commitment to providing unparalleled management services to resort-style residential communities.
Also in Seoul is the Banyan Tree Club & Spa, situated on Namsan Mountain, the “Central Park” of Seoul in the heart of the city. Banyan Tree Club & Spa, managed by Troon Golf, is a private club that features a premium outdoor golf range and teaching academy. Future projects managed by Troon Golf in South Korea also include Paju Premium Residence & Golf Academy and Tuscany Hills, both located on the outskirts of Seoul.
About Troon Golf
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 Golf Club at Equinox, Manchester Village, Vt.; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; One&Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas; and The Grove, London, England.
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