TROON GOLF IN PLAY AT THE DIPLOMAT COUNTRY CLUB & SPA

Posted on June 19, 2003

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon Golf®, the world’s leading luxury golf management, development and marketing company, is excited to announce their recent contract to manage golf operations for The Diplomat Country Club & Spa in Hallandale, Fla., just south of Ft. Lauderdale. The Mediterranean-styled facility is an exclusive member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Luxury Collection.

Situated in the quaint and historic community of Hollywood, Fla., along the beautiful South Florida beaches between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, The Diplomat Country Club & Spa is a sedate companion to the nearby 1,000-room Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, less than a mile away and available by free resort shuttle service.

The celebrated TROON GOLF EXPERIENCEsm unfolds on a classic 6,800-yard golf course redesigned by golf course architect, Joe Lee, well known for his course designs throughout Florida. His new layout includes an island green and a hefty 570-yard par-5, one of the longest holes in South Florida.

“The Country Club enhances the Westin Diplomat experience by providing resort amenities of championship golf, tennis and a full-service spa,” states Country Club General Manager, Robert Morrice. “We are pleased to welcome Troon Golf, a company that shares our appreciation for polished upscale services in tranquil settings.”

With detailings of an elegant Mediterranean estate home, the clubhouse offers 60 handsomely appointed suites. The club also incorporates a 30,000 square foot full-service spa, a 10 clay court tennis courts, plus The Links Grill and 24-hour in-room dinning.

“Aligning Troon Golf with this prestigious property is a winning scenario for everyone,” stated Troon Golf Executive Vice President, Acquisition & Development, Tim Schantz. “Our goal at The Diplomat Country Club & Spa will be to further enhance the playing conditions and level of guest services that are already in place and to continue creating a memorable experience for our guests at The Diplomat Country Club & Spa.”

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon Golf manages operations at more than 140 clubs located in 26 states and 11 countries. Additionally, 28 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include The Westin Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland; Ocotillo Golf Resort, Chandler, Ariz.; Maderas Golf Club, San Diego, Calif.; The Ridge at Castle Pines North, Castle Rock, Colo.; The Georgia Tech Club, Alpharetta, Ga.; TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, Wash.; Brookwater Golf Club, Queensland, Australia; and Tres Vidas, Acapulco, Mexico.

For more information visit on The Diplomat Country Club & Spa visit www.diplomatcountryclub.com.