Scottsdale, Ariz. – The schedule is set for the 2024 Troon Challenge sponsored by Callaway Golf, one of the largest amateur golf events in the U.S., with dates and locations now posted on TroonChallenge.com. Regional qualifying for the Troon Challenge will run from May 19, 2024 through October at 31 facilities in 10 different states. Two-person teams in both Net and Gross Divisions will compete to qualify for spots in the Troon Challenge National Finals, scheduled to be held at The Club at Starr Pass in Tucson, Ariz., November 22-24, 2024. Now in its 22nd year, the Troon Challenge annually attracts more than 1,700 golfers competing in regional qualifying events across the United States.
Regional qualifying events kickoff on May 19, 2024 at Mission Hills North in Mirage, Calif. and at Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks, Nev. Golfers will compete in a Modified 2-Person Best Ball format. Entry fees for regional qualifiers vary by course, but the cost of all qualifying events includes green fee, cart, practice balls, a Callaway gift, an official AHEAD Troon hat, on-course contests, live scoring powered by Golf Genius and event prizes. The Low Gross & Low Net of each qualifier will receive an invite to The National Finals.
“As we begin our 22nd year of the Troon Challenge, we wish the thousands of amateur golfers who will be competing in regional qualifiers across the country the very best,” said Kris Strauss, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Troon. “We look forward to seeing the winners of the qualifiers at the Troon Challenge Finals at the stunning Club at Starr Pass and JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass in November.”
The 2024 Troon Challenge is sponsored by Callaway Golf, along with supporting partners AHEAD and Toptracer, finals hospitality host JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass and The Club at Starr Pass, hole-in-one sponsor Golf Invite, with scoring powered by Golf Genius. For more information or to register for the 2024 Troon Challenge, visit www.TroonChallenge.com.
2024 Troon Challenge Schedule:
*Schedule is subject to change without notice to the public, please check the schedule page on www.troonchallenge.com for the live dates and registration links*
| ALABAMA | |
| Highland Park Golf Course | July 15, 2024 |
| ARIZONA | |
| Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club | June 2, 2024 |
| The Phoenician Golf Club | June 23, 2024 |
| Kierland Golf Club (Ironwood/Acacia) | July 7, 2024 |
| Copper Canyon Golf Club (Vista/Lake) | July 20, 2024 |
| Golf Club of Estrella | July 21, 2024 |
| The Club at Starr Pass (Rattler-Coyote) | August 3, 2024 |
| The Preserve Golf Club at SaddleBrooke2 | August 4, 2024 |
| Lookout Mountain Golf Club | August 11, 2024 |
| Eagle Mountain Golf Club | August 17, 2024 |
| Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club (Big Wick) | August 17, 2024 |
| Troon North Golf Club (Monument Course) | August 18, 2024 |
| AK-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club | August 25, 2024 |
| Poston Butte Golf Club | September 8, 2024 |
| El Conquistador Golf (Canada) | September 15, 2024 |
| CALIFORNIA | |
| Mission Hills North | May 19, 2024 |
| Classic Club | June 9, 2024 |
| Indian Wells Golf Resort (Celebrity Course) | July 13, 2024 |
| Silverado Resort & Spa (North Course – PGA TOUR Fortinet Championship) | July 13, 2024 |
| Maderas Golf Club | July 14, 2024 |
| Monarch Beach Golf Links | August 18, 2024 |
| Yocha Dehe Golf Club | August 19, 2024 |
| Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course (Bayonet) | September 8, 2024 |
| Native Oaks Golf Club | September 29, 2024 |
| FLORIDA | |
| World Golf Village (Slammer & Squire) | August 11, 2024 |
| IOWA | |
| Finkbine Golf Course | August 11, 2024 |
| KANSAS | |
| Ironhorse Golf Club | August 3, 2024 |
| NEVADA | |
| Red Hawk Golf & Resort (Lakes Course) | May 19, 2024 |
| NEW JERSEY | |
| Seaview Golf Club (Bay Course) | August 4, 2024 |
| NEW YORK | |
| The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge | June 20, 2024 |
| Monster Golf Club | September 22, 2024 |
| TEXAS | |
| La Cantera Resort & Spa | May 20, 2024 |
Troon Challenge Official Sponsor Details:
Callaway Golf: Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: MODG) creates products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf and Odyssey brands worldwide. For more information, visit www.callawaygolf.com.
AHEAD: Founded in 1995, AHEAD is a multi-dimensional brand with a proven track record of success distributing headwear, apparel, and accessories to the green grass, resort, and corporate markets. Its single focus of providing quality products, innovative, high-quality design, and merchandising concepts has led to more than 20 years of continued growth and expansion. AHEAD is a leading supplier of headwear to the USGA, PGA of America, Ryder Cup, and numerous PGA Tour events in addition to more than 5,000 green grass and resort shops throughout the world. Among active professional golfers who wear AHEAD gear on the course are Jim Furyk and Brittany Lincicome. Golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam wear AHEAD exclusively. For more information, visit www.aheadweb.com.
Toptracer Range: Toptracer Range delivers the same ball-tracking technology (including total distance, carry distance, ball speed and launch angle) that traces the shots of the best players in the game on television. With Toptracer Range, golfers hit real golf balls off of real grass (or mats) and receive instant shot data in the palm of their hand through the Toptracer Range mobile app. Shots are recorded so that golfers can make swing adjustments and immediately see the impact on their golf shots. Through the truly interactive and individualized experience, guests of all ages and ability levels can play a variety of fun and skill-based games, compete against friends, see their shots traced, and receive instant data on their own smart phone or tablet. For more information, visit https://toptracer.com/range.
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass: Located near downtown Tucson, Ariz., the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa offers uncomplicated relaxation amid the city’s top attractions. Featuring luxury amenities and excellent service, its downtown resort is a sanctuary where comfort is always a certainty. Amenities include 27 holes of Arnold Palmer-designed desert golf, a relaxing spa, a multi-level pool and lazy river. Hike and bike on Tucson’s spectacular trails or explore Mountain Park, Kino Sports complex and Old Tucson Studios. In the evening, indulge in delicious cuisine in one of our resort’s buzz-worthy restaurants before retreating to well-appointed rooms and suites with stylish decor, plush bedding and separate sitting areas.
Golf Genius: Golf Genius software offers affordable, fully-featured cloud-based software for organizing and managing golf events, leagues and trips. Golf Genius saves time and eliminates hassle for PGA Professionals, event organizers, league managers, amateur and professional associations and trip captains, enabling them to deliver a greatly enhanced experience to golfers with live scoring, TV leaderboards and custom websites displaying pairings, results, statistics, sponsor branding, photos, message boards, and more. For more information, visit www.golfgenius.com.
Golf Invite: Golf Invite is the single resource for all your event needs, ensuring your events success by providing industry leading products and service. Customizable Hole-in-One Packages, Putting & Shootout Contests, Custom Signage & Awards, Web Based Event Software and Logo Merchandise are provided a la carte and can be added to an existing event plan to add value and unexpected excitement that is sure to leave a lasting impression. For more information, visit www.golfinvite.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 875-plus locations in 45-plus states and 35-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, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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