World-class venue continues tradition of hosting premier championship golf tournaments
Scottsdale, Ariz. (August 29, 2014) – Troon Country Club, a premiere private facility in Scottsdale, Ariz., offering members fantastic golf and genuine hospitality, congratulates Chris Satterlee and Jim Carter, winners of the PGA Southwest Section’s 2014 Arizona Open and Arizona Senior Open respectively.
Arizona Open winner Chris Satterlee of Phoenix, Ariz. shot seven under for the tournament as he held off second place finisher Andrew Yun of Chandler, Ariz. by two strokes, shooting 67, 69, 67 over the three-day tournament. During the Arizona Senior Open, Jim Carter of Scottsdale, Ariz. took first place by an impressive five strokes over Bill Harvey of Albuquerque, N.M., shooting rounds of 66 and 67, for a two-day total of 133.
To watch an interview between 2014 Arizona Open winner Chris Satterlee and PGA Southwest Section President Don Rea, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h14yvj_vwhw. For a full list of results for the Arizona Open and Arizona Senior Open, visit www.southwest.pga.com
“We couldn’t be more pleased on how both the Arizona Open and Arizona Senior Open showcased our amazing golf course and the special service and amenities found here at Troon Country Club,” said Rich Carter, general manager, Troon Country Club. “I believe that many individuals who may never have known we existed, left here WOW’d.”
Troon Country Club’s elite golf course, touted as Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf’s first ever design, has played host to the United States Mid-Amateur Championship, Arizona Open, Ping Pro Scratch, and the Merrill Lynch Shoot Out.
The starting field for the Arizona Open consisted of 156 eligible entries competing in a 54-hole individual stroke play event with the field being “cut” after 36 holes. The starting field for the Arizona Senior Open included 84 eligible entries competing in a 36-hole individual stroke play event with no cut.
About Troon Country Club
The award winning golf course at Troon Country Club was the first to be designed by Jay Morrish and international tour pro Tom Weiskopf who won the 1973 Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland. Not only does the course at Troon Country Club share design similarities to its namesake, but the layout maintains a warm relationship with its Scottish sister, even today. Intimately involved in the process from the start, Weiskopf played the first round with Troon Country Club members once construction was complete, and has been back every year since, maintaining the course’s integrity over the generations.
Stretching from 5,160 to over 7,040 yards, the course is kept in meticulous condition, and each expertly designed fairway provides the opportunity to play it safe for an enjoyable round, or dare to risk the reward of a more challenging route. The practice complex at Troon Country Club features a double-sided driving range, two bunker and chipping facilities, and a large putting green. Expert professional staff and a well-merchandised golf shop provide members with the tools they need to keep their game sharp.
As a Certified Audubon Sanctuary, Troon Country Club seamlessly integrates with the natural Sonoran Desert environment, yielding breathtaking scenery while preserving the native wildlife. Visit www.trooncc.com for more information.
Contact:
Rich Carter
General Manager
Troon Country Club
480-585-4310
rcarter@trooncc.com
Brett Brooks
Troon
480.477.0480
bbrooks@troongolf.com
