TRAVEL + LEISURE GOLF NAMES 2007 WORLD’S BEST GOLF RESORTS
Scottsdale, Ariz. – The well-traveled and discerning readers of Travel + Leisure Golf have voiced their opinions on which of the world’s greatest golf resorts they most prefer. Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing takes great pleasure in recognizing several of its managed facilities featured in the magazine’s list of the “World’s Best Golf Resorts.” The reader survey honored the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, located in Arizona as the No. 8 Golf Resort in the United States, as well as the No. 1 Golf Resort in the Southwest. The Monument course at Troon North®Golf Club is distinguished as the No. 1 Resort Course in the Southwest. The course is currently undergoing a major renovation project to enhance the overall golf experience and ensure its place atop the most respected golf course rankings.
Additional Troon Golf-managed facilities recognized in the Travel + Leisure Golf survey include:
Best Golf Resort
No. 2 One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico (Mexico and Latin America Region)
No. 3 The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Southwest Region)
Best Golf Course
No. 2 Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico (Mexico and Latin America Region)
No. 3 Turnberry (Ailsa), Ayrshire, Scotland (Scotland Region)
Best for Family Trips
No. 2 The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Southwest Region)
No. 3 One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico (Mexico and Latin America Region)
Best for Buddy Trips
No. 1 Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Southwest Region)
No. 3 One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico (Mexico and Latin America Region)
Most Underrated
No. 1 One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico (Mexico and Latin America Region)
No. 2 The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Southwest Region)
No. 3 Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa, Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Southeast Region)
No. 3 The Grove, London, England (England and Wales Region)
Best Hotel
No. 1 The Westin Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland (Scotland Region)
The online survey appeared on www.tlgolf.com from April 16 to June 9, 2007. The nominees fell under regional categories: Hawaii; U.S. West & Northwest; U.S. Southwest, U.S. Midwest; U.S. Florida; U.S. Southeast; U.S. Northeast & Mid-Atlantic, Canada; Mexico & Latin America; Bermuda, Bahamas & The Caribbean; Scotland; Ireland & Northern Ireland; England & Wales. The regional categories were divided into two groups based on the type of golf facility most commonly found in the region, specifically golf resorts or golf courses with separate hotels.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at more than 185 courses located in 32 states and 28 countries. Additionally, 35 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include Oneida Golf and Country Club, Green Bay, Wis.; Lake of Isles, North Stonington, Conn.; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; Talking Stick Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Haig Point, Daufuskie Island, S.C.; Vilamoura Golf Club, Algarve, Portugal; Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Cancun, Mexico; The Dunes at Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAE; and Ocean Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas.