Celebrating Our Associates & Experiences
As we ring in the new year, we are reminded as a company of being open to new experiences and to share our facilities with new guests and associates across the globe.
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Lighting Up The Clubhouse Kitchen
Michelin-Starred Chef Defies the Culinary Status-Quo
By Joëlle Creamer
Gerald Sombright’s culinary tale began at 18 years old in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, at a well-known restaurant in a hotel just across the street from the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium.
As prep cook and dishwasher, he learned the ins and outs of the back of house. He soon found himself enamored with each day, not one ever the same and each one bearing something to learn. A portrait of the preeminent French chef Auguste Escoffier hung on the wall, an unrecognizable person to Sombright at the time, but later proving symbolic in his journey.
Supplier Diversification Program
As the global leader in golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, Troon recognizes the importance that diversity has not only in our company and how we grow the game(s), but also how we support business growth and delivering value to our clients through diversity within our industry supply chain. We recognize how diverse perspectives can generate creative ideas, products and solutions that will add value to our clients while creating new revenue opportunities for both our clients and our trusted supplier base.
To that end our Supplier Diversity program provides a pathway for diverse suppliers to add value to our product and service offerings. Our goal is to promote economic opportunities for historically disempowered groups wherever we operate.
Suppliers qualify by being at least 51 percent owned by people from an ethnic minority (as defined in each country or region), or by women, military veterans, those with disabilities or LGBT+ individuals. For consideration to be added as a diverse supplier of Troon, complete the following form. Following your submittal, your application will be reviewed by our Director of Diversity and SVP of Procurement. Official responses to supplier will be made within 30 days of submittal.
Thank you in advance for your interest in Troon. We take pride in seeking suppliers that are just as diverse as our associates, clients, members and valued guests.
DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COUNCIL
In late 2020 Troon formed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. The Council’s goal is to help facilitate the following objective: Troon desires a company-wide environment in which all associates feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring their whole selves to work each and every day. Talent (including natural abilities, character and work ethic) should be the only meaningful differentiator at the Company. The promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do, it is the smart and profitable thing to do. Diversity of thought and talent strengthens the Company by creating an open environment where existing associates are more productive, ensuring our associates are the best and brightest by accessing and recruiting from the broadest pool of talent, and facilitating the consideration of different perspectives when solving the challenges faced by the Company, its clients and its associates.
Mission Statement
At Troon we are committed to building, fostering, and encouraging a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that embraces the uniqueness of our communities across race, gender, age, religion, identity, cultures, ideas and experiences so that we may provide places of work and play in which all persons feel welcomed and valued.
Areas of Focus
Communication
Learning and Development
Sponsorship and Partnerships
Community Engagement
Employment/Recruitment/Retention
In additional to committees we will employ affinity group (the first wave are listed below) to better serve our fellow Associates.
Affinity Groups
- International
- Women
- Veterans & Active Military
- Black
- Hispanic
- Asian & Pacific Islander
- Native
- LBGTQ++
DE&I College Internship
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council, in conjunction with the Troon recruiting team, is excited to announce the roll-out of Troon’s first official Internship Program! Strategically aligned with Troon’s Mission Statement and Guiding Principles, this Internship Program combines hands-on learning, interactive discussions, and individual coaching to effectively educate and develop students into future Troon leaders.
These internships are designed to give students first-hand experience into the world of a golf club General Manager. Interns will rotate throughout various departments of the club, and interact with both the club GM and management team to help gain a more thorough picture of all that is involved with running a successful golf facility.
Internships will start in late spring/early summer and will last 3-6 months, depending on the intern and facility needs. Each intern will also receive a $500 monthly stipend to help offset the cost of housing (if housing is not provided). Locations include:
| Course | Location | Course | Location | |
| Bent Creek Golf Course | Jacksonville, FL | The Clubs at St. James | Southport, NC | |
| Eagle Mountain Golf Club | Fountain Hills, AZ | Falmouth Country Club | East Falmouth, MA | |
| George W. Dunne National Golf Course | Oak Forest, IL | North River Yacht and Country Club | Tuscaloosa, AL | |
| St. Johns Golf & Country Club | Augustine, FL | Troon North Golf Club | Scottsdale, AZ |
If you are interested in interning with Troon this Summer, please apply below! During the application process, candidates will be given the opportunity to indicate their top preferences on internship locations.
College Internships (Rotational Management Experience Training Program) Application
Troon Honors The Diversity Of Our Associates Worldwide
Troon is proud to celebrate Black History Month and honor the achievements of black Americans throughout our nation’s history.
Troon is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month and honor the achievements of women throughout our nation’s history.
April is Celebrations of Nations Month and we are showcasing some of our amazing facilities and associates from all around the world.
In the month of May we paid tribute to our Asian and Pacific Islander associates who have enriched our history and are instrumental in the future success of Troon.
June is Troon Women’s Golf Month and we are paying tribute to the Amazing Women at our Troon Managed Facilities.
July is Troon Golf Family Month and Troon is dedicating itself to growing the game of golf with families.
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Troon is greatly proud to celebrate the lives of our Hispanic associates!
Troon is celebrating it diversity throughout the company! With over 750 managed facilities worldwide, it takes a diverse group of individuals to keep the vision of Troon moving forward.
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