Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Esplanade Golf & Country Club, a private club and community located in Naples, Florida.

Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will manage golf, club, resort-style amenities, food and beverage operations, golf course agronomy, membership marketing as well as the community’s master association.

Esplanade Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole Chris Wilczynski-designed golf course that was named one of the ‘Best New Courses in America’ by Golf Digest in 2014.

The 6,983-yard, par-72 course offers golfers wide fairways off the tee and the ability to run the ball up on every hole. Flower beds, water features, trees and bunkers help frame each hole.

The community’s wellness centre includes a fitness centre with cardio and strength training machines, free weights, a movement studio, a variety of group fitness classes, personal training sessions, wellness seminars as well as spa and massage services.

The wellness centre also features a resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball and bocce programmes. 

The Amenity Centre houses many member clubs and along with the Event Lawn which hosts monthly member-wide events.

Food and beverage options at Esplanade Golf & Country Club include the Bahama Bar and the recently opened Culinary Centre, which features two restaurants – the Barrel House Bistro and The Café.

“Esplanade Golf & Country Club is a spectacular community,” said Ricardo Catarino, Vice President, Operations, Troon, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Board as we look to further elevate the entire operation from golf course agronomy to service levels and member experiences,” he added.

The Esplanade community was developed by Taylor Morrison Homes and includes approximately 1,798 acres, 1,000 of which are natural preserves, wetlands and walking trails, as well as over 170 acres of lakes. The gated community features 1,184 residential homes.