Australia – A Breeding Ground For Troon International’s Global Growth
Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the largest professional manager of club operations in the world. Founded by Dana Garmany, Troon have grown its company one client at a time by listening to and understanding the specific opportunities and challenges, then customising this approach to achieve success. This has been accomplished by providing a foundation comprised of the best talent and resources in the industry and cultivating the creativity of more than 25,000 associates worldwide, servicing over 600 clubs.
This mantra was adopted with the expansion of Troon in 1999, with the establishment of the first international office in Brisbane, Australia. Troon International quickly established itself with the opening and management of properties such as the Greg Norman designed Pelican Waters, Brookwater and The Glades in QLD, The Vintage in NSW and Settler Run VIC as well as many other high-end facilities both in Australia and abroad. “As this rapid growth progressed with additional international properties opening in the UAE, Europe and Asia the need for well-trained professionals adverse
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in all aspects of golf maintenance and construction provided our Australian associates with fantastic opportunities for career advancements.” David Lunardelli, Director of Agronomy & Operations – Australia/Asia/Pacific Just like Troon North in Scottsdale Arizona, Troon’s first managed facility and flagship property, Brookwater Golf & Country Club in Queensland, quickly established itself amongst the best golf courses in Australia. Recognised for its fantastic service, design and course conditioning, it quickly became the benchmark and breeding ground for Troon’s expansion of up-and-coming
