Paris, France: Troon has announced the strategic appointment of Jon Brook as Golf Director of the company’s first facility in France, Chateau d’Augerville – a member of Châteaux & Hôtels Collection.
The appointment underlines the Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member’s long-standing commitment to promoting from within its collective of over 5,000 associates who implement best practices across the board, to elevate some of the finest golf experiences across the globe in all new destinations for Troon.
“I am really excited by the opportunity to work with such a stunning property. France has strong golfing traditions and I look forward to working closely with the team at such a historic venue to develop the golf side of the business,” said Brook.
“With the investment and uniqueness of the facility, coupled with its location south of Paris, proximity to the 2018 Ryder Cup venue, Le Golf National, Paris and the historic town of Fontainebleau, we couldn’t be better placed to open the facility to the wider international and domestic golfing community.”
Brook joins Chateau d’Augerville with a wealth of golfing knowledge, having been within the industry for over 20 years, the last year with Troon. The 41-year-old recently completed an assignment for Troon at the luxury golf tuition venue in the Maldives; Private Moments by Olazábal on Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll.
In addition, Brook has worked with some of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious venues, including Wentworth Club, The RAC Club in Epsom and Burhill Golf Club.
As the 15^th century facility undergoes several refurbishments and substantial investment, Brook will drive forward the hard-work instigated by Troon’s agronomy team and the greenkeeping staff at the Chateau to enhance the presentation and conditioning of the 18-hole layout.
Aiding in the process, the owners have recently supported the efforts with the purchase of new course maintenance machinery, a new Buggy Storage area and the addition of a Professional Shop, all of which will be completed in time for the golf season.
A complete upgrade of the practice and Academy facility mean that golf visitors in 2015 will be treated to an all new golf experience.
“This has already been an exciting period for golf at the Chateau under the guidance of Troon. We are pleased to welcome Jon to the team and look forward to him leading all parts of the golf business,” said Sebastien Urvoy-Berthelot, Manager, Chateau d’Augerville.