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2023 Troon Challenge Schedule Set

Scottsdale, Ariz. (April 3, 2023) – The schedule is set for one of the largest amateur golf events in the U.S., as dates for the 2023 Troon Challenge sponsored by Callaway Golf are now online at TroonChallenge.com. Regional qualifying for the Troon Challenge will run from May 2023 and through October at 34 facilities in 11 different states. Two-person teams in both Net and Gross Divisions will compete to qualify for spots in the Troon Challenge National Finals, scheduled to be held at Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, Calif. December 15-17, 2023. Now in its 21st year, the Troon Challenge annually attracts more than 1,600 golfers competing in regional qualifying events across the United States.

Regional qualifying events kickoff on May 28th, 2023 at Red Hawk Golf & Resort in Sparks, Nevada. Golfers will compete in a Modified 2-Person Best Ball format. Entry fees for regional qualifiers vary by course, but the cost of all qualifying events includes green fee, cart, practice balls, a Callaway gift, an official AHEAD Troon hat, on-course contests, live scoring powered by Golf Genius and event prizes. The Low Gross & Low Net of each qualifier will receive an invite to The National Finals!

For a complete list of regional qualifying dates and locations, visit www.TroonChallenge.com.

“It’s exciting to launch our 21st year of the Troon Challenge and witness firsthand how popular this event has become,” said Kris Strauss, Executive Vice President, sales and marketing, Troon. “We wish the thousands of amateur golfers who will compete in the regional qualifiers across the country the very best and hope to see them at Indian Wells Golf Resort in December.”

The Rawls Course at Texas Tech

The 2023 Troon Challenge is sponsored by Callaway Golf, along with supporting partners AHEAD and TopTracer, hole-in-one sponsor Golf Invite, with scoring powered by Golf Genius. For more information or to register for the 2023 Troon Challenge, visit www.TroonChallenge.com.

2023 Troon Challenge Schedule:
*Schedule is subject to change without notice to the public, please check the schedule page on www.troonchallenge.com for the live dates & registration links*

2023 Troon Challenge Schedule

ALABAMA

Highland Park Golf Course

July 10, 2023

ARIZONA

Poston Butte Golf Club

June 4, 2023

Copper Canyon Golf Club

June 24, 2023

The Phoenician Golf Club

June 25, 2023

The Westin Kierland Golf Club (Mesquite/Ironwood Course)

July 9, 2023

Boulders Golf Club (South)

August 6, 2023

Eagle Mountain Golf Club

August 12, 2023

Lookout Mountain Golf Club

August 13, 2023

Papago Golf Club

August 19, 2023

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

August 20, 2023

Troon North Golf Club (Monument Course)

August 27, 2023

Golf Club of Estrella

August 27, 2023

Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club

September 9, 2023

El Conquistador Golf and Tennis (Conquistador Course)

September 23, 2023

CALIFORNIA

Classic Club

June 11, 2023

Silverado Resort & Spa (North Course)

July 9, 2023

Monarch Beach Golf Links

July 30, 2023

The Golf Club at Moffett Field

August 6, 2023

Maderas Golf Club

August 13, 2023

Bayonet Black Horse (Bayonet Course)

September 17, 2023

Native Oaks Golf Club

October 1, 2023

FLORIDA

St. Johns Golf & Country Club

July 8, 2023

World Golf Village (The King & Bear Course)

August 20, 2023

IOWA

Finkbine Golf Course

July 23, 2023

KANSAS

Ironhorse golf Club

August 5, 2023

NEVADA

Red Hawk Golf & Resort (Lakes Course)

May 28, 2023

NEW JERSEY

Seaview Golf Club (Bay Course)

August 6, 2023

NEW YORK

The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge

June 8, 2023

OREGON

Pronghorn Club at Juniper Preserve (Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)

August 9, 2023

TEXAS

La Cantera Resort & Spa

June 21, 2023

Kissing Tree Golf Club

August 10, 2023

Heritage Ranch

August 13, 2023

Rawls Course at Texas Tech

September 17, 2023

Troon Challenge Official Sponsor Details:

Callaway Golf: Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: MODG) creates products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf and Odyssey brands worldwide. For more information, visit www.callawaygolf.com.

AHEAD: Founded in 1995, AHEAD is a multi-dimensional brand with a proven track record of success distributing headwear, apparel, and accessories to the green grass, resort, and corporate markets. Its single focus of providing quality products, innovative, high-quality design, and merchandising concepts has led to more than 20 years of continued growth and expansion. AHEAD is a leading supplier of headwear to the USGA, PGA of America, Ryder Cup, and numerous PGA Tour events in addition to more than 5,000 green grass and resort shops throughout the world. Among active professional golfers who wear AHEAD gear on the course are Jim Furyk and Brittany Lincicome. Golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam wear AHEAD exclusively. For more information, visit www.aheadweb.com.

TopTracer Range: Toptracer Range delivers the same ball-tracking technology (including total distance, carry distance, ball speed and launch angle) that traces the shots of the best players in the game on television. With Toptracer Range, golfers hit real golf balls off of real grass (or mats) and receive instant shot data in the palm of their hand through the Toptracer Range mobile app. Shots are recorded so that golfers can make swing adjustments and immediately see the impact on their golf shots. Through the truly interactive and individualized experience, guests of all ages and ability levels can play a variety of fun and skill-based games, compete against friends, see their shots traced, and receive instant data on their own smart phone or tablet. For more information, visit https://toptracer.com/range.

Golf Genius: Golf Genius software offers affordable, fully-featured cloud-based software for organizing and managing golf events, leagues and trips. Golf Genius saves time and eliminates hassle for PGA Professionals, event organizers, league managers, amateur and professional associations and trip captains, enabling them to deliver a greatly enhanced experience to golfers with live scoring, TV leaderboards and custom websites displaying pairings, results, statistics, sponsor branding, photos, message boards, and more. For more information, visit www.golfgenius.com.

Golf Invite: Golf Invite is the single resource for all your event needs, ensuring your events success by providing industry leading products and service. Customizable Hole-in-One Packages, Putting & Shootout Contests, Custom Signage & Awards, Web Based Event Software and Logo Merchandise are provided a la carte and can be added to an existing event plan to add value and unexpected excitement that is sure to leave a lasting impression. For more information, visit www.golfinvite.com.

About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 750-plus locations, including 740-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses around the globe. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 30-plus countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf and ICON Management. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, or connect with Troon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Troon Chronicles, Press Room, or subscribe to Troon Magazine.

Media Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com