Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the formation of Team Troon – a collection of top international golf talent representing the Troon brand throughout professional golf.
PGA Tour golfers Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay and Matt Kuchar of the United States, Alex Noren of Sweden, Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and LPGA Tour/Ladies European Tour player Cheyenne Woods make up Team Troon.
The Troon logo will have a presence on each golfer’s golf bag, while Woods and Fitzpatrick will carry full Troon-branded golf bags with #PlayTroon and #ExperienceTroon embroidered on the pockets. Additionally, all members of Team Troon will collaborate on select digital and social campaigns in cooperation with Troon and Troon-managed facilities.
“We are proud to launch Team Troon and excited to partner with many of the top golfers in the world,” said Dana Garmany, Chairman and CEO, Troon, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
“Team Troon is yet another point of differentiation between Troon and the competition. Whether it’s the unparalleled results we have at our facilities, our industry-leading social media imprint, the fantastic playing surfaces at our clubs, or our strong presence in professional golf, Troon is prepared for a strong future and, as always, at the tip of the spear,” added Garmany, who founded Troon in 1990 with Troon North Golf Club as its flagship property.
This spring, Garmany will transition to Executive Chairman with Tim Schantz, Troon’s current President, transitioning to CEO.
Under Garmany’s leadership, Troon has become the world’s largest golf management company, providing services at more than 360 locations around the globe, including 280 golf courses at 246 facilities. Throughout its 28-year history, Troon has earned a reputation for delivering pristine golf course conditions, personalised member services, outstanding food and beverage experiences and world-class retail offerings.
In addition to its headquarters in Scottsdale, Troon has offices in Irvine, California; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Birmingham, Alabama; Jacksonville, Florida; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Austin, Texas.
Troon employs more than 15,000 highly-skilled and dedicated individuals worldwide in every operational area from golf course maintenance to food and beverage, and management. Troon is also the largest employer of PGA professionals in the world.
Troon-managed or affiliated facilities host 17 professional golf events across nine professional Tours around the world. Including high-level amateur events and qualifying tournaments, Troon-managed facilities host more than 30 elite events.