Troon has announced three deals — in California, New York and Arizona — that further expand the world’s largest portfolio of managed courses.
It announced a partnership with Aviara Golf Club at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, Calif.
Aviara Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer, has been ranked as one of the best resort golf courses in the U.S. It is the current host of the LPGA Kia Classic. The Kia Classic will return to Aviara Golf Club in 2015 for the event’s sixth year.
“We are very pleased to be a part of the Troon network and are confident this relationship will be an extraordinary benefit to our members and guests at the Aviara Golf Club,” added Scott Allen, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort general manager.
Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, N.Y, also selected Troon to manage its golf course.
Centennial Golf Club features a 27-hole championship course designed by Larry Nelson, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and winner of the U.S. Open and two PGA Championships. The 340-acre layout includes three nine-hole courses, Meadows, Lakes and Fairways.
“Centennial Golf Club is a fantastic facility offering a complete golf experience with 27 outstanding holes, popular restaurant and catering amenities and a practice facility that is second to none,” stated John Easterbrook, executive vice president, operations, Troon. “We are happy to expand Troon’s presence in New York and to immediately make a positive impact on the operations at Centennial.”
Centennial Golf Club includes a double-ended driving range and an extensive short-game area designed by Dave Pelz complements bunkered target greens. Centennial hosts Dave Pelz Golf Schools from May through September.
“Since the day we opened Centennial Golf Club, our goal has been to deliver a premium golf experience on the same level with the country’s most prestigious private clubs,” stated David Leibowits, Centennial Golf Club. “Troon is the leading management company for premier golf clubs and we are confident their experience and resources will provide tremendous benefits as the club moves in a new and exciting direction.”
Troon’s private club division, Troon Privé, was selected to manage Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia, located in the Northwest Valley of Phoenix, Arizona.
Located in Peoria, approximately 30 minutes northwest of downtown Phoenix, Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia features a 30,000- square-foot, Hacienda-style clubhouse, home to casual and formal dining, 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center, lighted tennis courts for recreational and tournament play, resort-style pool with private cabanas, lap pool and children’s play area. The Jim Engh-designed championship golf course was voted the “#2 Private Golf Course in Arizona” this year by Ranking Arizona Magazine.
“We selected Troon Privé to manage the prestigious Blackstone Country Club due to their superb success and long history of managing premium private golf and country clubs throughout the country,” said Mark Hammons, vice president/general manager of Vistancia. “Troon Privé is an ideal partner to elevate the club to new levels of hospitality, which aligns with our vision for the club and ensures the finest quality experience for membership. We are extremely excited about the future of Blackstone Country Club.”
Blackstone Country Club offers several membership options including equity golf, non-equity golf and social memberships along with junior golf and corporate memberships. Residence in Blackstone or Vistancia is not required for club membership.
“We are enthusiastic about the opportunities that Troon Privé brings to our members for strengthening our culture of hospitality, enhancing our level of service and the private club experience,” said Bill Griffon, general manager of Blackstone Country Club.