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Troon
Announces “Team Troon” – A Collection of Top
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International Golf
Talent Representing the Troon Brand
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Scottsdale,
AZ – February 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Troon®,
the world’s largest golf management company, announces 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.
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“We
are proud to launch Team Troon andexcited partner with many of the top
golfers in the world,” said Dana Garmany, Chairman and CEO, Troon. “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.”
Team
Troon members at a glance:
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Justin
Thomas – The 9-time PGA TOUR winner was named the 2017 PGA TOUR Player
of the Year after winning five times that season, including the 2017 PGA
Championship. A University of Alabama alum, Thomas is currently ranked
No. 4 on the Official World Golf Ranking.
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Patrick
Cantlay – One of the most successful amateur golfers in history, Cantlay
has one PGA TOUR victory – the 2017 Shriners Hospital for Children Open
– and 15 Top 10 finishes. Cantlay is currently ranked No. 20 on the Official
World Golf Ranking.
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Matt
Kuchar – Kuchar is a 9-time winner on the PGA TOUR, including the 2019
Sony Open in Hawaii and the 2018 Mayakoba Golf Classic. Kuchar has been
a member of four Ryder Cup teams and four Presidents Cup teams. Kuchar
is currently ranked No. 22 on the Official World Golf Ranking.
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Gary
Woodland – A native of Topeka, Kansas, Woodland is a three-time winner
on the PGA TOUR, including the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Woodland’s
2018 season included 11 Top 25 finishes in 27 events played. Woodland is
currently ranked No. 24 on the Official World Golf Ranking.
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Alex
Noren – Noren has become a consistent presence on both the European
Tour and the PGA TOUR. The 36-year-old from Stockholm, Sweden has 11 international
victories, including the 2018 HNA Open de France and the 2017 BMW PGA Championship.
Noren is currently ranked No. 25 on the Official World Golf Ranking.
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Matthew
Fitzpatrick – The 24-year-old from Sheffield, England already has five
international victories, including a repeat win at the Omega European Masters
in 2017 and 2018. Fitzpatrick is currently ranked No. 42 on the Official
World Golf Ranking.
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Cheyenne
Woods – A native of Phoenix, Ariz., Woods competes on the LPGA Tour
and the Ladies European Tour, where she won the 2014 Australian Ladies
Masters. In her 2019 season debut, Woods recently placed 15th at the Fatima
Bint Mubarak Open at Troon-managed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in the United
Arab Emirates. She is currently ranked No. 261 on the Rolex Women’s World
Golf Rankings.
Garmany
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, personalized
member services, outstanding food & 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
over 15,000 highly-skilled and dedicated individuals worldwide in every
operational area from golf course maintenance to food & 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.
About
Troon
Headquartered
in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon® is
the world’s largest golf management company providing services at more
than 360 locations around the globe, including 280 golf courses at 246
facilities. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association
management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality
venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages
more than 150 restaurants located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily
fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in
35 states and 30 countries, divisions of Troon include Troon Golf, Honours
Golf, Troon Privé
(the private club operating division of Troon), Troon International, CADDIEMASTER
and Cliff Drysdale Management. There are currently 60 Troon-affiliated
properties featuring 80 golf courses on national and international “Top
100” rankings. Troon-affiliated properties include Bayside Resort Golf
Club in Selbyville, Delaware; Kapalua on Maui, Hawaii; Mauna Lani on the
Kohala Coast on Hawaii; Pronghorn in Bend, Oregon; Lofoten Links in Norway;
and Mollymook Golf Club in Australia. For additional news and information,
visit www.Troon.com, or connect with Troon on Facebook,
Twitter,
Instagram,
Blog,
Press
Room, or subscribe to Troon
Magazine.
Media
Contact:
Rob
Myers
Troon
480-477-0506 |
