Golf Business News – Troon Recruitment Drive focuses on building world-class teams
Through a centralized and proactive approach to recruiting, retention and development, Troon International has successfully crossed 21 senior leaders across the disciplines of business, agronomics and marketing in the past 12 months – further strengthening Troon’s international high performance facility.
As hotels continue to change, gaining high-performance leadership is a competitive advantage. Troon International’s internal recruitment capabilities are built-in services for clients that help reduce rental time, increase rental quality and, most importantly, drive operational excellence.
This milestone is just the beginning of Troon International’s long-term commitment to support its partners in building and retaining world-class teams.
“Hendering the right people is one of the most important decisions in any business, not even one of the most important decisions,” said DJ Flanders, executive vice president of Troon International. “Our customers not only gain operational expertise—they benefit from a strong leadership recruitment pipeline that is proven to deliver results. We can not only help clubs find the right people—we help them grow, grow and successfully enter the future. It’s the difference between giants, and that’s the reason for our client partnership.”
In the past year, Troon International has supported leadership recruitment for a diverse portfolio of facilities across Europe, the Middle East and Australia, including roles Al Mouj Golf, LA VIE Club, Al Houara Golf Club, Salgados Golf Club, The Track Meydan Golf, Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai Hills Golf Club, Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club, Velaa Private Island, The Els Club Desaru Coast, Vattanac Golf Resort, Laolao Bay Golf and Resort, and Brisbane Golf Club.
These positions cover key leadership positions with a focus on enhancing course conditions and enhancing guest experience. As clients benefit from a comprehensive talent strategy, including onboarding support, succession programs, performance development and retention programs, commitment to talent is more than just recruitment.
Scott McCaw continues to move from Australia to Aman, where he became General Manager of Al Mouj Golf in mid-2024, highlighting Troon’s unique strengths in delivering global mobility and premium clothing solutions.
“Troon can provide experienced candidates for owners is a big market advantage. Troon hosting facilities are all very closely linked. Similarities and similarities can be attracted from the Troon Network to help provide greater support than individual operators.”
Tim O’Sullivan worked for five years at Troon and held the position of Troon principal at Salgados Golf Club in Portugal, and last year, the ability to have the opportunity to grow and grow within Troon is incredible and can keep you in almost nowhere in the world. Leadership and our contractors align my efforts with the immediate and long-term goals of the facility. ”
The advantage of the recruitment philosophy is not only in choosing individuals that align with the needs of each facility, but also in preparation for an impact from day one.
“The onboarding experience is very organized and it’s seamless,” noted Nithin Balakrishnan, who joined the Dubai Mountain Golf Club in UAE in 2020. “The first day can be filled with uncertainty and uncertainty, any new colleague can have thoughtful planning and need to maintain a smooth transition and effective effort to ensure detailed efforts.
Cameron Procter joined Troon in early 2025 as golf director at Al Houara Golf Club in Morocco, and responded to this view, highlighting how Troon’s commitment to value-based leadership inspires accountability and performance.
“Being part of a Tron-managed facility means embodying a culture that not only states about core values—they actively demonstrate in their daily operations. For me, ownership means taking full responsibility for the outcome—making sure every action I take is aligned with delivering meaningful outcomes to the organization.”
