Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon®, the leader in club management, development, and marketing, announces the return of the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series, a multi-tournament series providing high-level amateurs a chance to compete throughout the year. The 2020-21 Troon Saguaro Amateur Series has grown to feature seven events in three states. The Grapevine Amateur, the first event of the 2020-21 Troon Saguaro Amateur Series, was won by Finigan Tilly at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California in January. The Sizzler, the second event of the 2020-21 Series, will be held June 21-24 at Troon North Golf Club (Monument Course) in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The 2020-21 Troon Saguaro Amateur Series includes the following events:
- 2020 GRAPEVINE AMATEUR – January 6-9 at Silverado Resort and Spa (won by Finigan Tilly)
- 2020 SIZZLER AMATEUR – June 21-24 at Troon North (Monument Course) in Scottsdale, Arizona
- 2020 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AMATEUR – July 13-15 at Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, Colorado
- 2020 SILVERADO AMATEUR – July 28-30 at Silverado Golf Club in Napa, California
- 2020 GOBBLER AMATEUR – November 22-25 at Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona
- 2020 AGAVE AMATEUR – December 18-21 at Shadow Hills Golf Club in Indio, California
- 2021 SAGUARO AMATEUR (Troon Saguaro Amateur Series Championship) – January 1-4, 2021 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona
The concept of the Saguaro Amateur and its evolution into a series is the brainchild of University of Colorado Head Men’s Golf Coach Roy Edwards, University of Wyoming Director of Golf Programs Joe Jensen, and Ak-Chin Southern Dunes General Manager Brady Wilson. Jensen and Edwards have hosted the Saguaro Amateur at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes since 2014, and continue to administer the Series.
“We are committed to providing a world-class competitive experience to the top players in amateur golf and Troon has been invaluable in executing that goal,” said Chairman Roy Edwards. “Coach Jensen and I expect to provide our players the best overall competitive golf experience and we partnered with the industry standard in golf management in Troon. The 2020-21 Series is the biggest and best yet.”
Troon has been the series’ title sponsor since its inception in 2017. Other supporting partners include Ouray Sportswear, Imperial Sportswear, Travis Mathew, Bushnell, AM & E, and Avis Rental Cars. Current PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour players Xander Schauffele, Grayson Murray, Rico Hoey and Taylor Moore are former Series participants. Previous Troon Saguaro Amateur Series champions include:
- 2017-2018 – Blake Hathcoat
- 2018-2019 – Trevor Olkowski
- 2019-2020 – Max Sekulic
All Troon Saguaro Amateur Series events are World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and Scratch Player World Amateur Ranking (SPWAR) ranked events. Each event winner and top point earners will receive exemptions into the season-ending Saguaro Amateur at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz. January 1-4, 2021. At the conclusion of the Saguaro Amateur, the top players on the final points list will all be awarded a Bushnell Rangefinder and a 2021 Troon National Twosome Card. The Series Champion has also traditionally been awarded an exemption into the Arizona Open.
For more information and entry details for the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series, visit www.SaguaroAmateur.com or contact Series Chairman Roy Edwards at r@saguaroamateur.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company providing services at 440-plus locations around the globe, including managing 475-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 475-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 43 states and 33 countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Green Golf Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design. There are currently 67 Troon-affiliated properties featuring 87 golf courses on national and international “Top 100” rankings. Troon-affiliated properties include Gamble Sands in Brewster, Washington; The Virginian in Bristol, Virginia; Kapalua Golf in Maui, Hawaii; Lofoten Links in Gimsoysand, Norway; and The Els Club Dubai in United Arab Emirates. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Contacts:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
Roy Edwards
Troon Saguaro Amateur Series
303-917-4538
R@saguaroamateur.com
