Scottsdale, Ariz. (March 3, 2015) – Troon® recently announced the appointment of Kevin DeDonato to the position of general manager at Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, N.Y. DeDonato will oversee all aspects of the club operations to include golf shop, retail, tournament/group sales, food & beverage and agronomy at the 27-hole Larry Nelson design that is located in Putnam County.
DeDonato has more than 15 years of experience in the golf industry, serving in a variety of golf professional and club management roles. Prior to his appointment at Centennial Golf Club, DeDonato was the director of golf for the Troon Golf-managed Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, in Southern New Jersey. Over the past 11 years, he served in a variety of roles at Seaview, including director of golf, head golf professional, golf tournament coordinator and golf shop supervisor. DeDonato has been a Class A PGA Member since 2006 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from St. Joseph’s University.
“I am extremely excited to join the team at Centennial Golf Club and to lead this exceptional and highly popular New York facility,” stated DeDonato. “We have already started to create a new slate of offerings and enhancements that will continue to position Centennial as the premier golf, event and dining venue,” added DeDonato
“Kevin has a proven track record of success related to professional leadership, revenue generation and creating exceptional guest experiences,” stated Darrell Morgan, vice president of operations for Troon. “We know he is the right facility leader to take Centennial to new levels in all areas,” added Morgan.
For more information on Centennial Golf Club, visit www.centennialgolf.com or call 845-225-5700.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with now more than 250 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 36 states and 27 countries. Additionally, 53 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Ocean’s Edge Resort & Golf Club, Brewster, Mass.; The Grove, London, England; and Palmilla Golf Club, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.TroonGolf.com.
Contact:
Brett Brooks
Troon
480.477.0480
bbrooks@troongolf.com
