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Troon
Names Tim Schantz President
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Scottsdale,
AZ – May 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Troon®,
the leader in golf course management, development, and marketing, has appointed
Tim Schantz as president of the company. Schantz joined Troon in 1998 and
most recently served as executive vice president of global business development
for the 27-year-old management firm. Under his leadership in business development,
Troon has expanded globally working with more than 270 golf courses in
31 countries.
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“I
am proud to be a part of an incredible team,” said Schantz. “The depth
of talent at Troon extends across our 12,000 associates. I am truly humbled
and honored to serve as president and am committed to further improving
and growing this exceptional company.”
Troon
is made up of six unique divisions, including Troon Golf, Honours Golf,
Troon Privé, Troon International, CaddieMaster and True Club Solutions.
As president of Troon, Schantz will oversee strategic planning, global
development, branding and Troon’s newest initiative, True Club Solutions.
“In
this new role, Tim’s involvement will allow me to spend more time on newly
acquired businesses like CaddieMaster, as well as our operating and financial
platforms,” said Dana Garmany, chairman and chief executive officer, Troon.
“I am very pleased to have this seasoned executive in this important role.”
Schantz
has over twenty-two years of experience in the golf and hospitality industries,
specializing in corporate and real estate transactions. Prior to joining
Troon, Schantz served as Vice President and Senior Corporate Counsel for
the Doubletree Corporation, a Phoenix-based lodging and hospitality company.
A licensed attorney, Schantz began his career in the California offices
of Latham & Watkins international law firm. Schantz received a Bachelor’s
Degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and
his Juris Doctor in Law from the University of Kansas.
About
Troon
Headquartered
in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company,
with more than 270 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in
homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management
and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon
Golf, Honours Golf, Troon
Privé (the private club operating division of Troon) and Troon
International properties located in 36 states and 31 countries. Additionally,
there are 57 Troon affiliated properties featuring 79 courses that have
been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications.
Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Centurion
Club, London, England; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.;
The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja
Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For more information, visit www.TroonGolf.com,
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Contact:
Rob
Myers
Troon
480-477-0506 |