Scottsdale, Ariz. – 40 Troon brand affiliated facilities were recently named 2021 Platinum Award recipients by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) recognizing premier golf shops across the world. The AGM Platinum Awards honor the “best of the best” public, private, resort and off-course specialty shops. Recipients of this prestigious award consistently demonstrate efficacious business practices in their retail operations. The program, a combination of the former 100 Best Golf Shops (Golf World Business) and the AGM Front Nine Awards, attracts entries from facilities worldwide. The Troon family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports and Indigo Golf Partners.
“We are thrilled to have 40 Troon-affiliated facilities recognized as AGM Platinum Award winners,” said Kristen Goulet, Vice President, Retail, Troon. “We are thankful for the AGM and their advocacy of retail in the golf industry. The AGM Platinum Awards are the pinnacle of awards for a retail operation. To have this many properties named during such a challenging year speaks volumes about our team’s ability to keep their eye on the business of member and guest experience as well as community involvement at the appropriate time and in innovative ways.”
Troon-managed facilities named 2021 AGM Platinum Award winners include:
- Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz.
- Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Alpine Country Club in Highland, Utah
- Audubon Country Club in Naples, Fla.
- BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
- Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View, Del.
- Belfair in Bluffton, South Carolina
- Capital Canyon Club in Prescott, Ariz.
- Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif.
- Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla.
- Columbus Country Club in Columbus, Ohio
- Fieldstone Golf Club in Wilmington, Del.
- Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, Calif.
- Kapalua Bay in Maui, Hawaii
- Kapalua Resort – Plantation in Maui, Hawaii
- La Cantera Resort & Spa – Resort Course in San Antonio, Tex.
- Manchester Country Club in Bedford, New Hampshire
- Marin Country Club in Novato, Calif.
- Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club in Banksia Beach, QLD, Australia
- Pinetop Country Club in Pinetop, Ariz.
- Princeville Makai Golf Club in Princeville, Hawaii
- Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Royal Golf Club – Riffa, Bahrain
- Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Seaview Hotel & Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey
- Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, Calif.
- The Bay Course, Costa Navarino in Pylos, Messina, Greece
- The Els Club Desaru Coast – Ocean Course in Desaru Coast, Johor, Malaysia
- The Els Club Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- The Els Club Teluk Datai – Rainforest Course in Langkawi, Malaysia
- The Golf Club at Lansdowne in Leesburg, Virginia
- The Ridge at Castle Pines North in Castle Pines, Colo.
- The Westin Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club in Wickenburg, Ariz.
- Yas Links Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Yocha Dehe Golf Club in Brooks, Calif.
In addition, of the 20 facilities recognized as “Best of The Best” among the AGM’s Platinum Award winners, seven are Troon-managed facilities, including:
- Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Columbus Country Club in Columbus, Ohio
- Manchester Country Club in Bedford, New Hampshire
- Princeville Makai Golf Club in Princeville, Hawaii
- The Westin Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Yas Links Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
All winners were recognized during the AGM’s Annual Retail Conference, held virtually on Tuesday, January 26th. To be considered for a Platinum Award, courses were invited to submit golf shop nominations. Entries were then judged by an impartial panel on a number of categories, including customer satisfaction initiatives, creative use of space, inventory control practices, revenue-generating initiatives, promotions and visual displays.
In addition to golf course retail operations, Troon also operates tennis, fitness, resort and marina retail outlets across the globe. Troon’s national purchasing programs enable owners to receive the benefit of group buying power on hundreds of retail items.
About The AGM
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and founded in 1989, the AGM is an international, professional association whose members include golf professionals, buyers, club managers, owners and suppliers to the golf industry. The AGM is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit corporation with a mission of education and it strives to educate golf professionals and buyers, elevate the golf merchandising profession, and enhance communication between buyers and vendor partners. For more information on the AGM, visit http://agmgolf.org.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company providing services at 585-plus locations around the globe, including managing 630-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages more than 620-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 30-plus countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Indigo Golf Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design. Troon-affiliated properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club on Kauai; Champion Hills in Hendersonville, North Carolina; Ocean Club in Paradise Island, Bahamas; and Vattanac Golf Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Media Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
