Appointment signals a significant milestone in Omni’s continued investment in golf, as the hospitality brand builds on its reputation as a destination golf brand
DALLAS – Omni Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel partner of the PGA Tour and PGA of America, is proud to announce Roberto Castro as its Vice President of the Omni Golf Collection. The appointment reflects Omni’s continued evolution of golf as a core component of its hospitality business, strengthening its position as a world-class destination golf brand by connecting championship-caliber courses with the service, amenities and experiences that define an Omni stay.
A nine-year PGA Tour veteran with extensive experience in business strategy, technology and sports media, Castro will work closely with the established corporate golf leadership team Spencer Cody (Corporate Director of Club & Golf Operations) and Scott Abernathy (Corporate Director of Agronomy). Together they will guide portfolio-wide strategy, enhance operational performance and support the continued growth of the Omni Golf Collection. He will also oversee the brand’s key golf partnerships, identify opportunities to drive revenue and elevate the guest experience across Omni’s 13 golf resort destinations and 28 courses, including both traditional and short-course layouts.
“The growth of the Omni Golf Collection has been remarkable, and welcoming Roberto as our leader of the golf business marks an exciting milestone for the brand,” said Kurt Alexander, President of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “From hosting major championships and PGA Tour events to making significant investments in our courses and facilities, our presence in the game continues to expand. Roberto’s experience in professional golf, business strategy and technology will build on the tremendous success we’ve achieved and continue to elevate the Omni Golf Collection and the overall guest experience.”
Castro joins Omni at an exciting juncture as the Company has invested more than $250 million in its golf operations since 2016. Omni’s championship legacy already includes the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2023 Senior PGA Championship, both played at the Fields Ranch East course at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa. The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa hosted the 2025 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship last September on its famed Cascades Course.
The Fazio Canyons course at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is set to host the 2026 PGA Tour Austin Championship in November and in 2027, the Gil Hanse-designed North Course at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa will host the NCAA Division I Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships for the fourth consecutive year. Topping the list of upcoming major golf events, Fields Ranch East at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa will host the 2027 PGA Championship.
“I’ve had the privilege of working with first-class organizations throughout my career, and I’m excited to continue that tradition with Omni while bringing my lifelong passion for golf to this next chapter,” said Castro. “The Company’s investment into golf at every level and its incredible portfolio of courses is impressive, but what really stands out to me is their authentic hospitality. There’s a distinct feeling of attentiveness when you walk into an Omni, and our goal is to continue to ensure that exact same level of hospitality is felt across every golf experience in our portfolio.”
Castro most recently served as a managing director at CapTech, where he advised leading sports and hospitality organizations on technology and business strategy. His work included CapTech’s partnerships with the PGA of America and TMRW Sports, where he was part of the team that helped develop and launch TGL. Prior to joining CapTech, he enjoyed a 14-year professional golf career, including nine seasons on the PGA Tour, with appearances in two Tour Championships and 13 major championships.
A Georgia Tech graduate in Industrial Engineering, Castro received the Byron Nelson Award and NCAA Top VIII Award for athletic and academic excellence. He is a PGA of America Member, worked as a television analyst on ESPN, and hosts the “Course Record Show” podcast. Castro lives in Atlanta with his wife and two daughters.
About Omni Golf Collection
The Omni Golf Collection consists of the 13 golf-focused resorts throughout Omni’s portfolio. They range from the most historic golf destinations in the U.S. to several of the most modern. Three have been included in GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World” – The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa (Hot Springs, VA), Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, TX) and Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa (Frisco, TX) which is the new home of the PGA of America.
The collection continues with Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa (The Old Course is ranked as the No. 1 resort course in Pennsylvania by Golfweek), Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa (Bretton Woods ranked the No. 1 course in New Hampshire by Golfweek), The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa (featuring a classic Donald Ross-designed layout), Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Home of the NCAA Championship in Carlsbad, CA from 2024-2028), Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa (former home of the Cologuard Classic in Tucson, AZ), Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa (Amelia Island, FL), Omni Interlocken Hotel (Broomfield, CO), Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate (Orlando, FL), Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Palm Springs, CA) and Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort (Hilton Head, SC).
For information or to book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com/destinations/golf or call 1-800-The-Omni.
About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts, America’s Hotel Company, creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinct hotels and resorts in the most popular leisure and business destinations across the United States, as well as in Canada. With 28 iconic golf courses, including multiple short courses, 25 award-winning spas featured in dynamic locales nationwide, every Omni proudly opens its doors to share the true spirit of its destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest® loyalty program. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative, to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families, and seniors in communities in which it operates. Through its partnership with Shared Hope International, Omni is dedicated to the education and training of its associates to help combat human trafficking. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA Tour® and PGA of America. For information or to book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.
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