The Success of Troon Golf and Scottsdale's Troon North

GSfMO#263 Lon Grundy, GM of Troon North, Scottsdale's most famous course and #1 ranked in Arizona, joins us to talk about the history and philosophy of the Troon Golf management company. We also discuss the conditions and playability of the Pinnacle Course at Troon North, which is part of our upcoming Scottsdale Adventure in February. Troon has also launched a unique program called Monument Express that encourages the casual golfer to play more often and introduces golf to new players. http://www.troonnorthgolf.com http://www.troonnorthgolf.com/Monument-Express_89e.html We're also joined by GOLF SMARTER Member, Lu, who has signed up with his wife to join us in Scottsdale. Time is running out to sign up for the GOLF SMARTER Adventure Feb 9-13, 2011 in Scottsdale, AZ. We're also playing Grayhawk, Kierland and the Stadium Course of TPC Scottsdale days after the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Accommodations are at the XONA Resort Suites. Video invitation, photos, and all the details are at http://GolfSmarter.com. Golf Smarter Members save $100 per person. Deadline to register for the trip is January 7, 2011. Episode is brought to you by Audible.com. For free audiobook of your choice, go to http://AudiblePodcast.com/golfsmarter. Share your passion! Explain golf in 6 words and we'll use it to close the show. Either write it in, or call our toll free line at 415-448-6788. Remember to provide your name and where you're from. Follow us on Twitter at GolfSmarter Join the discussion at our Golf Smarter group on Facebook.