Tag: Troon International

Centurion Club LIV Golf event 2023 18th Green_resized

What achievement the Centurion Club should be most proud of in its 1st decade?

By: 2023. 09. 11.

The Centurion Club started with the promise in 2013 that fewer rules and regulations would allow members to enjoy a new type of lifestyle club, which encourages an entrepreneurial spirit to thrive. The Centurion Club offers various membership…

Mark Chapelski Troon International

How does Mark Chapleski see the state of the international golf industry?

By: 2023. 08. 03.

Mark Chapleski, Troon Executive Vice President, has just retired at the end of July following 24 years of service with the golf and club management business. Since 2017 he has overseen the expansion of Troon’s international portfolio to…

Mark Chapelski Troon International

What can Mark Chapleski be proud of during his 24 years at Troon International?

By: 2023. 04. 26.

I have enjoyed Troon's & Troon International's trust almost since the start of Golf Business Monitor in 2009. Thanks to them, I got to know many golf industry best practices. Adopting a 'growth mindset' is one of the…

Royal Greens Golf And Country Club Troon International

3 Troon International venues, in 3 countries & 3 different top-tier golf tournaments

By: 2023. 02. 02.

What would you do if you were in charge of promoting 3 known but not so hyped golf courses? This is what Troon International is now experimenting with by staging multiple top-tier events over the coming days. Within…

Al Zorah Golf Club GEO Certified

How did Al Zorah Golf Club achieve GEO Certification?

By: 2022. 11. 15.

Sustainable golf course operations are not a marketing gimmick anymore. It is a strategic imperative. At the same time, a matter of survival, and a customer obsession enabler as well as an integral part of business risk. Some…

Troon International Infographic_Leader Movements 2022

Who has Troon International promoted to leadership positions internally?

By: 2022. 09. 13.

This year we can see an interesting HR trend globally. Namely, the increase in internal career moves. HR professionals really like this solution. When golf clubs a struggling to retain their best talents in various fields and the…

Costa Navarino_International Olympic Academy Golf Course - Troon International FABIAN SIXT

What new assignments have Troon International won from Costa Navarino?

By: 2022. 06. 28.

Troon, through its Troon International division, has been engaged at The Bay and The Dunes courses since inception. Until now, Troon International has only provided golf operations service to Costa Navarino. The range of services will be expanded…

Freddie Rexstrew Muscat Resorts Operations Manager

How will Muscat Resorts be reborn with the help of Troon in 2023?

By: 2022. 06. 21.

Soon we can experience how the new owner - Ominvest, the oldest and largest investment company in Oman - transformed Muscat Resorts (formerly Muscat Hills). Muscat Hills previously opened in 2009 and closed in 2020, is the first…

Las Colinas Golf Country Club restaurant

What new awards did Las Colinas Golf & Country Club win in 2021?

By: 2022. 01. 19.

If you still have not finalized your golf club marketing strategy for 2022 or still can adjust it then utilize social proofs you have. We trust user reviews because they have experienced the product or service, unlike ourselves.…

Aphrodite Hills Golf Club PGA National Cyprus

See why you shouldn’t give up on having a golf holiday in Cyprus!

By: 2021. 12. 06.

After returning from the FAM trip to Cyprus, I came to the conclusion that I prefer golf destinations where I can do much more than enjoy the services of the selected golf resort. I will tell you more…

Al Hamra Golf Club 3rd Hole

The European Tour has chosen Al Hamra Golf Club to host one of its tournaments

By: 2021. 10. 25.

Last time I was able to tell you that the Al Hamra Golf Club (managed by Troon International) became the first golf club in the entire Middle East region to go fully plastic-free. The Al Hamra Golf Club’s next big…

Technogym x Troon Abu Dhabi with a golfer

What is the importance of the new Troon Abu Dhabi & Technogym partnership?

By: 2021. 10. 11.

Why was it wise for Troon Abu Dhabi (Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club) to choose Technogym to improve its wellness services? The Global Wellness Institute predicts in its study that the physical activity economy…

Abu Dhabi Golf Club clubhouse

How smart will be the enhanced clubhouse of the Abu Dhabi Golf Club?

By: 2021. 09. 28.

You must have heard that Aldar Properties sold the Abu Dhabi Golf Club Complex for $49 million in 2020. The new owner is a financial investor. Following new ownership at the start of 2021, the Club is now…

Las Colinas Golf Country Club WOW Beach

What has Las Colinas Golf & Country Club achieved in 10 years?

By: 2021. 07. 13.

I had been to Las Colinas Golf & Country Club (managed by Troon) on a FAM trip in 2018. I can still remember the challenging, Cabell B. Robinson-designed golf course. Jon Brook (Director of Golf & Sports) gave…

Mark Chapleski of Troon International & Mark Bull of 59club MEA

How did 59club convince Troon International to cooperate?

By: 2021. 06. 11.

Troon International has selected 59club to afford its venues full access to their market-leading "performance management" products & services. Troon International is not entirely a new client for 59club. In the second half of this article, I will…

Greater Flamingo at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club-final

Are you impressed by Saadiyat Beach Golf Club’s sustainability efforts?

By: 2021. 06. 08.

It is good to see businesses among them golf clubs like Saadiyat Beach Golf Club are prioritizing sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). A recent Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week study found 87% of executives said improving ESG…

PGA National Czech Republic - Sustainability.infographic

What are the achievements of the PGA National Czech Republic in sustainability?

By: 2021. 04. 29.

It has been almost a year since I was able to participate in the official launch of the PGA National Czech Republic. I had already heard then about the participation of the PGA National Czech Republic in the OnCourse…

Golf Business Monitor in year 2020

Golf Business Monitor’s fascinating achievements in 2020

By: 2020. 12. 28.

When I first tried to summarize Golf Business Monitor's achievements in 2020, I wouldn’t have thought that due to character limits on LinkedIn I will not be able to complete what I wanted to share with you. Golf…

Vattanac Golf Resort West golf course the terrace of hte elephants

What makes the Vattanac Golf Resort in Cambodia attractive?

By: 2020. 11. 20.

We do not necessarily think of Cambodia as a typical golf destination. However, it is one of the rising golf destinations in Asia, right after Vietnam. Cambodia has been named as the 2020 Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year in…

Troon Abu Dhabi Gazelle at Saadiyat

5 best practices to consider for golf club leaders

By: Francisco de Lancastre David - Cluster GM, Troon Abu Dhabi 2020. 10. 12.

A year ago, I asked Francisco de Lancastre David as the new cluster general manager of Troon Abu Dhabi (=Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club) about his future plans in the new position.…