Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Bonita National Golf & Country Club. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will manage the award-winning club in Bonita Springs, Florida as well as the community association.
Located in Southwest Florida between Fort Myers and Naples, the Bonita National community consists of 1,459 homes with all residents social members of the Golf & Country Club and 866 possessing full golf memberships.
The club’s Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole course opened in 2014 and winds its way through the community, which is bordered by a nature preserve. The Bonita National Tennis Centre features eight Har-Tru tennis courts, while the Fitness Centre has multiple exercise studios as well as the latest in cardio and strength-training equipment. Members also enjoy a variety of spa treatments at the Club’s U-Topia Spa.
“We feel privileged to be entrusted by both Boards (golf club and homeowners) at Bonita National Golf & Country Club as they seek to further elevate the quality of the lifestyle experience for all residents and members,” said Ricardo Catarino, Vice President of Operations for Troon, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
“This community has a great array of amenities which includes a well maintained Gordon Lewis-designed golf course and was developed around a wildlife preserve. Bonita National has all the ingredients to become a name of reference for those looking for an active lifestyle community in Southwest Florida and our goal is to collaborate with leadership to make that a reality,” he added.
Bob Pacheco, President of Bonita National Golf Club Board and a member of the overall search committee, said: “As the committee performed its due diligence on Troon, when contacting other Troon-managed clubs, every club contacted gave Troon excellent reviews. On behalf of the golf Board and golf members, we are extremely excited with the selection of Troon and anticipate the prominent level of service and member satisfaction Troon is nationally and internationally known for.”
Salvatore Dona, President of the Bonita National Homeowners Association, added: “As we look to take Bonita National to the ‘next level’ of service at our clubhouse, amenities and throughout the community, Troon was the obvious choice. We are confident that Troon’s expertise and resources will provide an exceptional experience for all of our members.”
Bonita National’s 40,000 square foot clubhouse has multiple dining venues, including the main dining room, the Grill Room, the Clubhouse Terrace, and screened-in poolside café. The resort-style pool has a zero-entry children’s area, a lap pool and a beautiful waterfall. Three satellite pools are also located throughout the community for residents to enjoy.