Safford, Ariz. – Mount Graham Golf Club has appointed Aaron Medina as its new general manager. Medina, a Gila Valley native, previously served as the club’s assistant general manager. In his new role, Medina will oversee all aspects of the golf course, the Double ‘R’ Bar & Grill restaurant, and golf shop operations.
Medina brings over six years of management experience in golf course operations, hospitality, customer service, and team leadership. His tenure at Mount Graham Golf Club includes roles as pro shop manager and assistant general manager, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences.
“I am honored to step into the role of general manager at Mount Graham Golf Club after having the privilege of serving as assistant general manager,” said Medina. “Mount Graham is a special place, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead its next chapter. I look forward to working alongside our staff and community as we take the course to the next level.”
Medina was born and raised in the Gila Valley, a scenic region in southeastern Arizona centered around the towns of Safford, Thatcher, and Pima, about 160 miles east of Phoenix. He attended Pima High School and currently serves as the school’s head golf coach. The Pima High “Roughriders” practice and play at Mount Graham Golf Club.
In recent years Mount Graham Golf Club has completed a series of significant upgrades aimed at enhancing the experience for golfers and visitors alike. The improvements include the introduction of a new electric golf cart fleet, enhancements to the Double ‘R’ Bar & Grill, and the establishment of a dedicated wedding venue adjacent to the 18th hole
Mount Graham Golf Club is owned by the City of Safford and managed by Indigo Sports, a Troon company. For more information on Mount Graham Golf Club, visit www.mtgrahamgolf.com.
About Mount Graham Golf Club
Mount Graham Golf Club, located in Thatcher, Arizona, is a traditional 18-hole, par-72 course. Opened in 1956, the club serves as the home course for Safford and Thatcher High Schools and Eastern Arizona College golf teams. It hosts active women’s and men’s golf associations and several invitational tournaments annually.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-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 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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