Troon Announces Relationship with Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club

(Scottsdale, Ariz.) – Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development, and marketing is pleased to partner with Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club, located at one of the Bahama’s leading golf destinations, Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis and Spa Resort.

Through its new affiliation with Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club, Troon will provide consultation for the Greg Norman-designed golf course, which rivals any ocean-side course in the world, advising on daily operations including the clubhouse, staffing, maintenance facilities and overall course management. As the longest course in the Caribbean, winding through seaside dunes along a stunning peninsula, the award-winning championship course is consistently regarded as one of the best in the Caribbean, with not one, but six signature holes created by Greg Norman.

“Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club is an exciting destination and we are pleased to be involved,” said John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations, Troon. “We are confident that combining the club’s amenities with Troon’s skills and expertise will result in an extraordinary experience at the resort.”

Deep within the idyllic waters of the Exumas, Sandals Emerald Bay brings unprecedented luxury to the easy-going rhythms of the Bahamian Out Islands. The luxury Bahamas resort is a privileged enclave, where service reigns supreme and Bahamian-style architecture of elegant villas and suites harmonize with nature. Secluded within 500 tropical acres along a pristine, mile-long beach, civilized pleasure coexists with exotic adventures, from three impressive pools - including a half-acre, zero-entry pool with a dramatic fire pit in the middle - to seven exceptional restaurants.

"We are proud to have Troon manage the golf operations at Sandals Emerald Reef," said Sandals chairman Gordon Butch Stewart. “Troon is known as the leading management company for premier golf destinations and we only align our brand with the best of the best.  We are confident their extensive knowledge and work in the industry will deliver results, assisting us in providing an unrivaled golfing experience in the Caribbean for our resort guests."

Amenities at Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club include a full-service golf shop, practice facility with chipping and putting greens, club lounge with drinks and casual dining, as well as an oceanfront jogging trail along the back nine of the course. For more information, visit www.sandals.com or call 1-888-Sandals (726-3257).

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