http://www.troongolf.com/blog Experience Troon Golf Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:30:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Troon Golf Experience for 2010 just got more rewarding with today’s launch of the “re-vamped” Troon Rewards program.   If you’re a long-time Troon Rewards Member, you’ll see little has changed about the program – but notice a lot has improved. Members still earn certificates towards free rounds, achieve elite status ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2010/01/27/troon-rewards-how-does-free-golf-for-a-year-sound/ Golf Magazine has named the “Best New Courses" of 2009 and three Troon Golf-managed courses made the list! The Jack Nicklaus-designed Red Ledges Golf Club in Heber City, Utah was named the No. 1 “Best New Private Course of the Year.” Sequoyah National Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/12/17/golf-magazine-names-the-%e2%80%9cbest-new-courses-of-2009/ In the spirit of Thanksgiving, what are you most thankful for about the game of golf?   Share your answer in 140 characters or less in the comment section of the Troon Golf Blog, on Troon Golf’s Facebook Page or in a tweet to @troongolf. Everyone who participates will be entered ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/11/06/troon-golf-insiders-november-challenge/ Here’s a chance to save some “green” on the greens. We’ve officially launched the 2010 Troon Card program with 9 new participating facilities. There are six different card options to choose from, all of which offer green fee discounts of up to 50 percent. We realize that value is more ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/10/30/2010-troon-cards-world-class-courses-at-great-values/ As promised, we are excited to announce this month’s Insider Challenge, giving Troon Golf Insiders an opportunity to win some prizes. Remember, you qualify as an Insider by meeting two of three criteria 1.) Fan of Troon Golf’s Facebook page. 2.) Follow @troongolf on Twitter. 3.) Subscribe to the Troon ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/10/09/troon-golf-insiders-club-halloween-challenge/ Troon Golf is proud to introduce the Troon Golf Insiders Club.    What is it? in-sid-er [in-sahy-der] – noun: a golf enthusiast who meets two of the following criteria. 1.) Fan of Troon Golf’s Facebook page. 2.) Follow @troongolf on Twitter. 3.) Subscribe to the Troon Golf Blog.   We all know you can’t argue ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/10/07/troon-golf-insiders-club/ Golf Digest recently named the “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America.” We are happy to say that nine of the resorts on the list feature Troon Golf-managed courses.   Here’s a slideshow highlighting each Troon Golf facility.   So, what would your ultimate golf vacation look like? Would it include staying at a ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/09/23/75-best-golf-resorts-in-north-america/ Before you plan your golf for this weekend, consider playing at a facility participating in the third annual Patriot Golf Day, being held September 4-7. Golfers around the country are asked to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation at participating courses. The foundation provides ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/09/02/patriot-golf-day-this-labor-day-weekend/ After 13 regional qualifiers, the field for the 2009 Troon Challenge National Finals presented by Callaway Golf is set and ready to go. Each two-man team earned their spot by competing in a series of amateur golf tournaments held at Troon Golf courses in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and Texas.   The finals will ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/08/21/troon-challenge-national-finals-the-field-is-set/ The following is a guest post by Tim Mahoney, Director of Education, Troon Golf.   A consistent question that I hear at all of our Troon Golf Academies is "how far from the ball do I stand?" Allow your arms to hang freely at address with no tension in the arms or ... http://www.troongolf.com/blog/2009/08/18/distance-from-the-golf-ball/