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Troon Embarks on New Legacy

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Legacy Golf Course at the 19.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage the Legacy Golf Course at the 19, a semi-private club in Mason City, Iowa.

Troon Golf, the resort and daily-fee division of Troon will manage golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage as well as sales and marketing.

The Legacy Golf Course at the 19 has a history dating back to 1915, when Tom Bendelow designed the former Mason City Country Club. The classic Bendelow design featured moderately sloped greens, bunkers close to the greens, and short walks from greens to tees.

In 2022, the deteriorating club was purchased by Iowan’s Joe and Pam Pritchard, who immediately set out to enhance and improve the historic community asset.

Architect Kevin Norby oversaw a significant course renovation that was completed in 2024 and included a new irrigation system, new water features and bunkers, the realignment of fairways, and the addition of forward tees. New greens were built on the first, second, and 10th holes, and the 11th hole was completely redesigned.

Two-time major champion John Daly was also involved in the renovation process, adding length to numerous holes and coining the nickname ‘Bad Boy Corner’ to holes 11, 12 and 13.

Joe Pritchard, President, and CEO of Pritchard Companies, a national automotive enterprise, renamed the course the ‘Legacy’ to represent his family’s generational connection to the property. His father, Bill Pritchard, worked as a caddie at Mason City Country Club for his first job.

Pritchard said: “We continue to invest in the success of Legacy. Our goal has been to restore a North Iowa treasure and create a destination golf course and facility for everyone to enjoy. When you think of Troon, you think of golf excellence. Our members and guests will be able to enjoy the Troon experience at the Legacy and their facilities around the world. It is an incredible honour to be invited to be part of their organisation.”

In addition to golf course renovations, the Pritchard family also invested in other property improvements, including major renovations of the cabana, maintenance buildings, and The Pavilion.

The Pavilion is a 5,140 square-foot events centre with seating for up to 300 and features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, full-service bar, wireless PA system, 15-foot by 10-foot LED screen, elegant décor, and stunning golf course views.

“We are honoured and humbled to work with the Pritchard family at the Legacy Golf Course at the 19,” said Phillip Martin, Senior Vice President of Operations at Troon, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“By partnering with Troon, it is evident that they are committed to making the member and guest experience the absolute best it can be,” added Martin.

The Legacy Golf Course at the 19 is open to daily fee play and outside events, while offering membership options for community members to enjoy.

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