The redesigned practice facility will feature expanded tee space on the practice range, a larger putting green mirroring slopes found on the golf course, and a 50,000-square-foot short game practice area. These enhancements are designed to position Troon Country Club at the forefront of premier practice facilities in the Southwest.
The practice range is slated to reopen in early November immediately following overseeding, while the new putting green and short game areas are expected to be available Dec. 1.
Additionally, the club plans to introduce Celebrity Greens artificial turf practice mats on the south end tee, coinciding with the start of the 2026-27 season, to allow members to utilize the practice range during frost delays and after inclement weather.
The entirety of the new practice tee will be equipped with TrackMan range technology to provide members with the benefit to practice with feedback and purpose. TrackMan will give all players eight actionable data points that they can use to improve their game. Even more exciting is the virtual course feature that will allow members to play and practice on some of the best courses in the world, including Troon Country Club, as TrackMan will produce a digital 3D animation of the course.
The new 12,500-square-foot practice putting green is 4000 square feet larger than the original green and will offer increased slope and movement, providing members with practice conditions that mirror on-course scenarios.
The north end of the practice facility is being expanded to create a new 50,000-square-foot short game practice area, more than four times the size of the current facility. This area will enable members to practice various aspects of their short game, including chips, pitches, bunker shots, and short wedge shots ranging from 50 to 60 yards.
The design includes a large primary greenside bunker accommodating multiple members simultaneously. A second, smaller bunker offers an additional option for greenside and longer fairway bunker practice.
In parallel, the club is addressing its water storage capabilities by enhancing the three ponds located on the seventh, eighth, and ninth holes. These ponds, occupying 2.1 acres and storing 3.5 million gallons of water, are essential for irrigating the golf course.
Engineers have determined that by increasing the surface area by the maximum allowed 0.47 acres and expanding the width and depth below the surface, the storage capacity will be more than doubled.
Relining the ponds aims to mitigate seepage caused by perforations in the original liners, thereby improving water conservation. The club is utilizing the sand and gravel material from the ponds in the mounding and slopes of the new practice facility.
These initiatives build upon the club’s 2020 golf course renovation, which upgraded and modernized the irrigation system. Since then, Troon Country Club’s overall water usage has decreased compared to pre-renovation levels, even considering lower average annual precipitation in recent years.
“This project marks another important milestone in the continued evolution of our club and underscores the strong commitment of our membership,” said Troon Country Club General Manager Garrett Wallace. “Since the 2017 clubhouse renovation, we have experienced remarkable positive momentum throughout the club. Our members have consistently demonstrated their belief in the long-term vision by reinvesting in the property, and with these latest enhancements, total member investment now exceeds $30 million.
“This level of support not only strengthens our foundation but ensures we continue delivering an exceptional experience for our membership today and well into the future.”
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