Destinations
Sunshine State Shines bright
The official nickname of Florida is the “Sunshine State,” and its year-round sunny climate is certainly the main reason the state attracted a record 142.9 million visitors in 2024. For those who enjoy playing golf or living the golf lifestyle, Florida can perhaps be best described as the unofficial “Golf Capital” of the U.S. The Troon brand brightly shines in Florida, too, with 57 facilities in all, from luxurious resorts to private clubs to residential communities.
By Design
Fought to the Finish
When the John Fought-designed Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort opened in Nov. 2007, it was immediately lauded as both a much-needed and dramatic upgrade over the course that was previously in its footprint, and a perfect complement to the Clive Clark-designed Celebrity Course that had opened the previous year.
Checking in
Night Moves
With one flick of the switch a new chapter in the rich history of Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz., began last April. Night golf arrived at #minDunes, with lights brightening an existing six-hole short course built on the driving range, enabling golfers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy playing shots after dusk, an especially worthy amenity during Arizona’s summer heat.
Destinations
Cutting-Edge Comfort
For more than 20 years, hanging at the outdoor patio at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, meant elite-level relaxation in one of the area’s special settings. However, mid-December 2024 brought a change — called Antidote. The result? The Westin Kierland patio experience soared even higher.
Inside Troon
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