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Troon Golf Honors Associates for Outstanding Performance
January 24th 2006 -
“Best of the Best” Recognized from Over 185 Facilities Worldwide
Scottsdale, Ariz. -- Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to recognize the following individuals and facilities for outstanding performance in 2005. Winners were announced at the 2006 Troon Golf Management Conference, which recently took place at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Congratulations to the following award winners:

2005 Troon Golf “Facility of the Year”
The Revere Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada
This facility and staff have clicked on all cylinders for two years in a row. Las Vegas is one of the toughest markets to decipher, from a sales and marketing perspective, and the staff at The Revere has figured it out with ease. The Revere has taken advantage of its spectacular views for both golfers and diners, and marketed that seamlessly to ensure solid growth in all areas over the past few years.

2005 Troon Golf “General Manager of the Year”
Matt Hurley, Legacy Golf Club, Bradenton, Florida
Matt is a veteran with Troon Golf -- one of the best trainers in the network and a great promoter of the company. He has had an exceptional past three years, exceeding expectations in nearly every category; and his creativity and energy inspire his staff and make Legacy the place it is.

2005 Troon Golf “Superintendent of the Year”
Curtis Tyrell, Lake of Isles, North Stonington, Connecticut
Curtis is a superstar with agronomics and has an innate ability to successfully manage relationships. His product is as good as it gets in the Northeast!

2005 Troon Golf “Most Improved Facility of the Year”
TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, Washington
Jeff Ducharme and his team have improved member satisfaction in every survey question. Hosting the Boeing Great Seattle Classic, a stop on the PGA Champions Tour, was possible due to the entire team working on improving every aspect of the operation. This was an extremely successful event and an incredible year for the Snoqualmie team.

2005 Troon Golf “Associate of the Year”
Gary Proch, Facility Maintenance Engineer, Moon Valley Country Club, Phoenix
Working in a back-of-the-house position and knowing as many members as Gary knows says it all. His work ethic, enthusiasm and dedication not only to Moon Valley Country Club, but also to his fellow associates and members, are second to none. He is not only an integral part of Moon Valley; he is an integral part of the Troon Golf family!

2005 Troon Golf “Facility Newcomer of the Year”
Lake of Isles, North Stonington, Connecticut
The entire team at Lake of Isles has done a magnificent job of entering into the market and immediately making a name for themselves. Lake of Isles has quickly become the place to play in the Northeast! Rees Jones did a marvelous job with the golf course and now the team is doing a great job taking care of it!

2005 Troon Golf “W.I.T.S” (Walk In Their Shoes) Award
Hugo Bremer, Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Cancun, Mexico
Hugo has been a strong supporter of Troon Golf for a number of years. Battling the 2005 hurricane season was no easy feat, but Hugo made it through like a champion. Everyone at Troon Golf appreciates his efforts and looks forward to Playa Mujeres opening this spring.

2005 Troon Golf “Turnaround Facility of the Year”
The Montgomerie Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Excelling in every category of rating, Ken Kosak and his team have worked hard to ensure that The Montgomerie is a “must play” for all who visit the region.
Ocotillo Golf Resort, Chandler, Arizona
2005 was an extremely successful year at Ocotillo. In a very competitive market, the facility’s financial turnaround has been remarkable. Tom Cortabitarte and his team have had three strong years of improvement in nearly every metric tracked.

2005 Troon Golf “Ambassador” Award
Ray Metz, Palmilla Golf Club, Los Cabos, Mexico
Always going above and beyond to make sure Troon Golf is recognized, Ray is a constant champion for the company. He is truly an ambassador for Troon Golf and the embodiment of what associates worldwide strive to become.

“Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for consistently going above and beyond to deliver The Troon Golf ExperienceSM,” stated Troon Golf’s Executive Vice President, Operations, John Easterbrook. “We pride ourselves on having the best and brightest in this industry on our team, and these awards confirm just that!”

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at more than 185 courses located in 29 states and 18 countries. Additionally, 32 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include The Peninsula Golf & Country Club, Millsboro, Del.; The Westin Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland; The Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; Lake of Isles, North Stonington, Conn.; The Ridge at Castle Pines North, Castle Rock, Colo.; Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, Algarve, Portugal; Palmilla Golf Club, Los Cabos, Mexico; and The Grove, London, England

 
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