SCOTTSDALE, Arizona– Troon, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage World of Golf in Florence, Kentucky.
Owned by the City of Florence, Indigo Sports, a Troon company, will oversee golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and sales and marketing at World of Golf.
World of Golf opened in 1969 as an 18-hole executive golf course designed by golf course architect Michael Hurdzan. Over the past 50-plus years, the facility has undergone various renovations and improvements.
Today, World of Golf is a comprehensive golf facility featuring the 18-hole, 2,997-yard, par-58 executive course, an indoor/outdoor driving range with Toptracer technology, mini-golf and multiple indoor Golfzon simulators.
World of Golf caters to all skill levels, offering golf lessons, PGA junior camps, club fitting and year-round practice options.
World of Golf’s restaurant, Tin Cup, features a menu of delicious items, including pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, a variety of appetizers, plus 20 beers on tap and a full bar.
The facility also has multiple indoor event spaces, making it the perfect location for birthday parties, corporate meetings and banquets.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with the City of Florence to lead a first-class operation at World of Golf,” said Troon Vice President of Operations Nick Bednar, PGA. ““The facility’s unique amenities and welcoming atmosphere are perfect for seasoned and aspiring golfers alike, and we look forward to creating fun and memorable experiences for the local community for years to come.”
“World of Golf has been a treasured community asset in Florence for more than five decades, and we are excited to begin this next chapter with Troon and Indigo Sports,” said Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon. “Their experience, operational expertise, and focus on guest experience position World of Golf for long-term success while preserving what makes this facility special to our residents. For more information on World of Golf, visit www.worldgolfky.com