National series concludes in Scottsdale, Ariz. after more than 1,000 golfers vied for a spot in the final event
Scottsdale, Ariz. (August 20, 2014) – Troon North Golf Club, located in Scottsdale, Ariz. and known as the hallmark of the desert golf experience is set to host a field of national finalists for the 2014 Troon Challenge National Finals presented by Callaway Golf.® The annual series is Troon’s largest amateur golf event, attracting more than 1,000 competitors. Two-person teams in both Net and Gross Divisions have competed at regional host sites around the country for a chance to travel to Scottsdale and represent their home club in the national finals at Troon North.
The Troon Challenge National Finals will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 23-24, 2014, with each participant competing on Troon North’s Pinnacle Course (recently ranked #1 in Arizona by Golf Magazine – Best Courses Near You) and Troon North’s Monument Course (ranked #1 in Arizona, Golf Digest’s “Greatest Public Courses”). Each national finalist receives an invite to the event along with a Callaway Golf gift pack, custom Imperial Headwear Troon Challenge national finalist hat, and will be eligible for prizes including award-winning Callaway Golf items and more!
“We are extremely excited for the grand crescendo of what has been a record-setting year for the Troon Challenge,” stated Kris Strauss, vice president, sales and marketing, Troon. “Twenty-four facilities around the country have played host to one of our largest qualifying series to date. More than 500 two-person teams competed from coast-to-coast in their regional qualifiers for a chance to come to Scottsdale and contend for the national honors. We look forward to having them all compete on the stunning courses at Troon North Golf Club to determine who our national champions will be for 2014.”
“The entire team at Troon North Golf Club is honored to host the national finals,” stated Mitch Harrell vice president of operations and general manager of Troon North Golf Club. “We look forward to rolling out the red carpet for all of the national finalists who are headed to Scottsdale for this great event.”
The 2014 Troon Challenge is presented by Callaway Golf, along with supporting partners that include Imperial Headwear (featured as the events official headwear sponsor), TRUE Linkswear, Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, THINQ Golf, MobiCoach, Pepsi, American Hole ‘n One and Infiniti of Scottsdale.
For more information on the 2014 Troon Challenge presented by Callaway Golf, visit www.TroonChallenge.com or search #TroonChallenge14.
Troon Challenge Official Sponsor Details
Callaway Golf: Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) creates products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf and Odyssey brands worldwide. For more information, visit www.callawaygolf.com.
Imperial Headwear: Imperial Headwear is the leading manufacturer and marketer of premium quality headwear for the golf market. Imperial is committed to style, functionality and perfection in fit and comfort. For more information, visit www.imperialsports.com.
TRUE Linkswear: TRUE linkswear, a Scottsdale-based footwear and apparel company, created the first golf shoe built on a barefoot platform, allowing the golfer to truly “Feel the Course” and enabling them to walk 36 holes right out of the box in total comfort. TRUE products are now available at many national retailers. For more information, visit www.truelinkswear.com.
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau: Welcome to the world’s finest golf destination. It’s a bold claim, but we’ve got the numbers to back it up. Start with nearly 200 Scottsdale-area golf courses and 330 plus days of sunshine annually. Add in local residents like Aaron Baddeley, Brandel Chamblee and Tom Lehman. And when you top it off with an enviable collection of golf lifestyle pursuits, Scottsdale’s virtues are as clear as the sky on a typical day. For more information, visit www.experiencescottsdale.com.
THINQ Golf: THINQ Golf came to fruition through the collaboration of sports psychologists, neuroscientists, and PGA/LPGA professionals who were searching for tools that could be used to improve the mental skills responsible for on-course performance. THINQ Golf’s online and app-based suite of mental training games is a fun and interactive way for golfers of all ages and skill levels to better their scores. For more information, visit www.thinqgolf.com.
MobiCoach: Mobicoach is the world’s first live, remote coaching service that brings sports instructors and students together via a mobile-to-mobile learning experience. With the Mobicoach service, golfers and fitness enthusiasts can get access to world-class coaching in as little as 15 minutes – anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit www.mobicoach.com.
Pepsi: Pepsi has been bringing fun and refreshment to consumers for over 100 years. From its humble beginnings over a century ago, Pepsi-Cola has grown to become one of the best known, most loved products throughout the world. For more information, visit www.pepsiusa.com.
American Hole ‘n One: American Hole ‘n One began in 1986 and is the largest provider of hole in one coverage in the world. With world-class customer service and a state of the art production facility, American Hole ‘n One is uniquely positioned to provide the coverage needed along with the supporting marketing materials that are vital to any successful promotion. For more information, visit www.ahno.net.
Infiniti of Scottsdale: Arizona drivers visit Infiniti of Scottsdale over other Phoenix-area Infiniti dealers because they know they’ll receive red-carpet treatment from the time they arrive in the showroom. Infiniti of Scottsdale has a proud tradition of offering the finest Infiniti sales and service available and is conveniently located in North Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.infinitiofscottsdale.com.
About Troon North Golf Club
Troon North Golf Club stands as a hallmark of the Scottsdale desert golf experience with two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak. Giant granite boulders lie strewn across the rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visual sensation of desert landscape, providing a standard unmatched in the American Southwest. For more information, visit www.troonnorthgolf.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon, is the world’s largest golf management company also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. The company oversees operations at Troon Golf (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 34 states and 28 countries. Additionally, 47 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii; Sewailo Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.; Manchester Country Club, Bedford, N.H.; Centurion Club, Hertfordshire, England; and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco. For additional news and information, visit www.TroonGolf.com.
Contact:
Brett Brooks
Troon
480.477.0480
bbrooks@troongolf.com
