Troon Launches Women's Golf Month

Troon Facilities Hosting Introductory Clinics and Social Events During the Month of June

(Scottsdale, Ariz.) – In a continued effort to grow the game of golf, Troon is launching “Troon Women’s Golf Month” in the month of June. While Troon focuses all year long on growing participation amongst all genders and age groups, Troon daily-fee facilities, private clubs and Troon Golf Academies are joining together to host introductory golf clinics, fun social events, and special programs this month.

The clinics are designed to introduce new players to the game in an affordable, fun and educational way. Troon Women's Golf Month also includes Troon/LPGA Girls Golf Week, held June 5 – 14, 2015. Like other Play Troon endeavors, the goal of this effort is to introduce more golfers to the game and to Troon facilities.

Examples of programming being executed include, but are not limited to the following:

* The Ridge, Castle Rock, Colo. – Weekly Instruction & “Ladies 9-Hole Wednesdays”

The Ridge will host fun and engaging weekly group instruction on June 4, 11, 18 and 25. The cost of each event is just $30 and includes one hour of group instruction, drink voucher for a social-hour following instruction and complimentary happy hour. The Ridge will also host Ladies 9-Hole Wednesdays events that include fun formats, nine holes, drink tickets and nightly contests. The cost of each event will range from $10 to $40. For more details, visit www.playtheridge.com or call 303.688.4301.

* Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz. – Weekly Instruction & Monthly “Mulligans & Martinis”

Troon North Golf Club and its instructional team of Doug Hammer, Ryan Mahoney and Guy Shaw consistently sell out of their weekly instructional programs and monthly “Mulligans & Martinis” events. In June, weekly drop-in clinics will be added each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost of the drop-in clinics is just $20 and includes complimentary use of Callaway club rentals for those without equipment. A special “Mulligans & Martinis” event will also be held on Tuesday, June 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost of $30 includes a one-hour instructional clinic and happy hour following. For more details, visit www.TroonNorthGolf.com or call 480.585.7700.

* Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, Maricopa, Ariz. – Complimentary Saturday Clinics & “Wine Down Wednesdays”

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club will host complimentary clinics every Saturday in June, covering everything from basic golf fundamentals to a fun day on the #miniDunes short course. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is also extending their Wine Down Wednesdays, each week in June. For just $25/person, participants receive a complimentary bottle of house wine, appetizer and a 20-minute fun clinic at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, the club will host a complimentary LPGA Girls Golf Day on Friday June 19, 2015. For more details, visit www.golfsoutherndunes.com or call 520.426.6827.

* Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Ocean View, Del. – “Sip & Chip” Event

Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club will host their popular Sip & Chip event June 13 at 5:30 p.m. Participants enjoy PGA instruction on the chipping green, as well as wine and cheese, along with guaranteed fun.  The cost of the event is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. For more details, visit www.beartrapdunes.com or call (302)537-560.

* Ras Al Hamra Golf Club – Muscat, Sultanate of Oman – Weekly Clinics

Ras Al Hamra Golf Club is hosting weekly golf clinics each Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. during the month of June. The introductory clinics are geared for women golfers as well as the entire family to encourage both junior golfers and anyone who is new to the game. For more information, visit www.alhamragolf.com.

“While clearly our facilities and instructional teams are dedicated to growing the game throughout the year, we are thrilled to amplify our approach this month and launch the first Troon Women’s Golf Month,” stated John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations, Troon. “By making golf more accessible and inviting, we strongly believe this effort will have a positive impact on introducing beginners to the game and even encourage current players to play more often.”

Visit www.TroonGolf.com/Women or call the club nearest you to learn more about specific Troon Women’s Golf Month programs. Also visit www.PlayTroon.com for more information on all of Troon’s “grow the game” initiatives.

Events in June are geared towards women, but all are welcome to participate. Troon and Troon affiliated facilities do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.