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Golf swings come in an unlimited variety. So do opinions.
The former is why I enjoy watching the World Long Drive Championship, where I once saw a guy using a Happy Gilmore-style walk-up for each drive advance through several rounds.
The latter is proof that we’re all different.
I suspect that even among the most intrepid TROON Magazine readers there are few who have felt a burning compulsion to venture as far north as Alaska to test their short game skills perhaps on the little nine-hole golf club on Kodiak Island and dodge the native bears in this sub-Arctic wilderness. I confess I have never felt the urge myself, although I am sure it would be a memorable experience.
Bobby Jones Links joins Troon family of companies, but will continue as an independent brand.
The Troon family of golf and hospitality brands grew again in early August with the announcement that the company had acquired Bobby Jones Links, an Atlanta, Georgia-based club management company. Founded in 2000 with two clubs, Bobby Jones Links today manages 34 facilities in 13 states.Â
Under the new agreement, Bobby Jones Links will continue to operate under the Bobby Jones Links brand, but with the support and additional benefits of being part of the Troon family of brands. Co-founders Whitney Crouse and Steve Willy will continue in their roles as CEO and COO, respectively. Troon will provide enhanced resources, expertise, and marketing support, enabling Bobby Jones Links to better serve its clients and expand its impact in the industry. Bobby Jones Links will maintain its Club Support Center in Atlanta. Members and guests of Bobby Jones Links-managed facilities will continue to experience the same outstanding service, course conditions, and food and beverage options.
There’s little that can compare to a good cup of well-timed mid-morning coffee, or a perfectly refreshing afternoon glass of iced joe. But truthfully, whether you work from home or in an office setting, who has the time to run to the corner shop or wait for a pot to brew in the kitchen? Solution? Nespresso. From zero to brew in seconds with the press of a button, a Nespresso machine delivers a quick pick-me-up in a wide variety of flavors and expressions. Easy clean up and recycle pods make the task effortless, and a separate frothing device will add just the right creaminess to your fave drink. Check it out at www.Nespresso.com.
Getting in a round of winter golf in much of the U.S. is reserved for those who don’t mind frigid temperatures and thick outerwear … unless you have a simulator in your living room or an indoor bay nearby. On the other hand, a winter getaway to someplace warm and toasty may be an even better idea. Here are several Troon destinations we just know you’ll adore this winter, or anytime for that matter.
What does a destination featuring the No. 1 golf course in Washington, Top 5 resort in the Pacific Northwest, and Top 20 short course in America do next? They keep their thumb on the throttle with one of the most-anticipated second-course openings in 2025 — from the creative mind of David McLay Kidd, the architect behind the original Gamble Sands and QuickSands courses on the Gebbers family ranch.
For more than 20 years, hanging at the outdoor patio at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, meant elite-level relaxation in one of the area’s special settings. However, mid-December 2024 brought a change — called Antidote. The result? The Westin Kierland patio experience soared even higher.Â
With one flick of the switch a new chapter in the rich history of Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz., began last April. Night golf arrived at #minDunes, with lights brightening an existing six-hole short course built on the driving range, enabling golfers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy playing shots after dusk, an especially worthy amenity during Arizona’s summer heat.
Celebrating Black History Month Taking The Helm Christopher Parker Brings Wealth of Experience to Cobbs Creek The Cobbs Creek Foundation and Troon® recently appointed Christopher Parker as general manager of the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in 2024,...
Aura, history, and magnetic allure can’t be manufactured. They only emerge over time. Three Arizona golf properties authentically glow with that special something — Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, Rancho Mañana Golf Club, and Sedona Golf Resort. Each is owned by the Allred Family. And late in 2024, all three came into the ecosystem of Troon courses.
