Scottsdale, Ariz. (April 13, 2016) – Troon,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, is pleased to announce that charitable events and tournaments at Troon facilities collectively raised more than $23.5 million for charities in 2015.
Thousands of charitable events were held at Troon facilities throughout 2015, including: The Greater Palm Springs Celebrity Golf Classic at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif.; Phoenix Children’s Hospital Annual Golf Tournament at Troon North in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and the Mid-Atlantic Dunkin’ Cup at Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway Township, N.J. just to name a few. Through facility sales efforts, Team Troon national sales efforts and Troon charity programs such as Troon Drives H.O.P.E., Troon facilities actively seek to host a large number of charity events each year.
“Our Troon facilities are honored to partner with so many incredible charities and their events to help give back to the communities we live, work and play in,” said John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations for Troon. “Whether it’s raising funds for local schools and charities or larger national charitable causes, our tournament teams and event professionals at our clubs are dedicated to hosting the finest golf tournaments, banquets, fundraising galas and the like.”
A special mention to the following Troon facilities that played host to charitable events which collectively raised more than $1 million in 2015:
• Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif. $5 million
• The Golf Club at Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Va. $2.5 million
• Whirlwind Golf Club at Wildhorse Pass, Chandler, Ariz. $2.2 million
• Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, Galloway Township, N.J $1.6 million
• Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa, Calif. $1 million
About Troon Drives H.O.P.E.
Troon Drives H.O.P.E. celebrates the way Troon’s facilities and associates around the world are involved in charities, environmental initiatives and fundraising events. Each element of Troon Drives H.O.P.E., which includes Humanitarian Efforts Worldwide; Opportunities to Grow the Game; Partnerships in Our Communities; and Environmental Initiatives, serve to bring these actions to light and to share the collective impact Troon facilities and associates have on their communities.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with 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 38 states and 31 countries. Additionally, there are 56 Troon affiliated properties featuring 75 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
