June 24, 2010
South Australia’s first Greg Norman-designed golf course at Port Hughes has been given a major boost with the world’s premier golf course management company appointed to run the links-style layout.
Making its first foray into the SA market, Troon Golf has partnered with The Dunes Port Hughes resort and residential development on the Yorke Peninsula to oversee the ongoing construction and operation of the project’s 18-hole championship course. Internationally recognised as the leader in prestige golf course management, development and marketing, Troon Golf currently manages 185 golf courses in 26 countries including the US, Scotland, South Africa, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates and the Bahamas.
The Dunes Port Hughes Chief Executive Officer Andrew Martin said the appointment of Troon Golf will significantly enhance the quality of the PGA-standard course currently being constructed.
“Securing the services of such a globally acclaimed course management company in Troon Golf is certainly a huge coup for The Dunes Port Hughes,” said Mr Martin.
“The company has a proven track record in delivering and managing world-class golf courses so we’re very excited to welcome them on board.”
The first nine holes of the par 72 course are expected to open next autumn. Based on traditional Scottish links layouts, the course will incorporate a mix of beach and formal bunkering as well as variance in the contouring of greens to make each hole visually distinctive.
Troon Golf Australia Asia Pacific Senior Vice President Ryan Walls said the company was pleased to partner with The Dunes Port Hughes to ensure the golf course reaches its full potential.
“The combination of a great design, the spectacular coastal setting and Troon Golf’s management practices will ensure the course gains a reputation as one of the finest layouts in Australia,” said Mr Walls.
“Every aspect of the planning and construction of the course will take into account the region’s natural surroundings to develop one of the world’s most environmentally friendly golf courses.”
Located 170km north of Adelaide overlooking the Spencer Gulf, The Dunes Port Hughes is SA’s largest planned residential and resort development. When complete the 15-year project will feature more than 2,000 residential dwellings as well as leisure and recreation facilities.
For more information visit www.thedunesporthughes.com.au
Further Information: Please contact The Dunes Port Hughes Andrew Martin, Chief Executive Officer, on 0424 179 548
Issued By Hughes Public Relations: Please contact Kieran Hall on (08) 8412 4100 or kieran@hughespr.com.au
