Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Grande Oaks Golf Club, a private club in the greater Fort Lauderdale area.

Troon Privé, the private club division of Troon, will oversee club operations, agronomy, food and beverage, retail, and membership sales and marketing.

Founded in 1959 as Rolling Hills Country Club, the golf course was prominently featured in the movie Caddyshack. In 1999, the golf course was redesigned by PGA Tour legend Raymond Floyd and renamed Grande Oaks Golf Club.

Built on 190 acres of the original 360-acre property, Grande Oaks retains much of the charm inherited from Rolling Hills, including a grove of old-growth oak trees. Today, the 18-hole, par-71 course measures 6,752 yards from the tips and features Celebration Bermuda grass on the tees and fairways, and Tif Eagle grass on greens.

In addition to the 18-hole course, Grande Oaks members enjoy a 40-acre practice facility, a 34,000 square-foot clubhouse with multiple dining options, locker room facilities and a well-appointed golf shop.

Jim Geiger, Director of Operations with Troon, said: “Troon is very excited to partner with historic Grande Oaks Golf Club. Our entire Troon team is eager to work alongside the Grande Oaks management staff while we strive to elevate the private club experience for members and guests.”

Owned by Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Grande Oaks serves as the home course for the NSU Sharks men’s and women’s golf teams, both NCAA Division II National Champions.

“When we evaluated management partners, Troon distinguished itself with a proven ability to elevate the guest experience, strengthen agronomic standards, and operate with discipline. Their team brought a clear vision, deep expertise, a service culture that aligns with the experience we want our members and guests to have every day,” said Daniel Alfonso, Executive Vice President for Facilities, Public Safety and Campus Services with Nova Southeastern University.

*Troon is an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.