Scottsdale, Ariz. (July 31, 2023) – Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC), one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, has partnered with Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, as they continue to evolve and enhance their resort lifestyle offerings through not only this partnership but also the creation of Esplanade Resort Experiences, a new entity under the Taylor Morrison umbrella.
“When Esplanade first launched over 10 years ago, our vision was to develop a brand centered around meaningful connections, signature resort-style amenities, and curated programs to invigorate the mind, body, and spirit,” said Taylor Morrison President of Resort Lifestyle Brand, Cammie Longenecker. “Through the formation of Esplanade Resort Experiences, we’re excited to curate a new level of concierge-type services and memorable everyday experiences as Esplanade continues to grow across the country.”
With Esplanade Resort Experiences, a specialized team is dedicated to serving Esplanade residents with such things as world-class culinary experiences, wellness and sports programs, and other unique custom offerings such as having access to a national wine club and uniquely curated travel programs. The Esplanade Resort Experiences team is comprised of leadership with both developer and resort experience. Team members also have backgrounds in hospitality, wellness, food and beverage, marketing, communications, and concierge services.
Through the new strategic partnership, Troon will provide a high level of white glove service and manage operations across Esplanade communities initially in Florida and Charlotte while supporting growth in additional divisions across the Taylor Morrison brand. Troon’s expertise in resort operations, golf, food and beverage, and hospitality will complement Esplanade as the team elevates the experiences offered to residents and guests. The national partnership with Troon supports continued growth for Esplanade, bringing additional resources to communities, resort amenities and club facilities, as well as combined expertise and capabilities for Esplanade and Troon associates. There are currently nearly 30 Esplanade communities throughout the U.S., including in Charlotte, North Carolina; Temecula, California; Sacramento, California; and across Florida.
“Troon is proud to partner with Esplanade to deliver this elevated resort-lifestyle experience to residents across the country. The Esplanade team has already established a reputable brand focused on hospitality and delivering a luxury experience that makes every day a vacation—and we look forward to providing unparalleled service,” said Troon Senior Vice President of Operations Bill Bower, who is leading the new venture for Troon. “This national partnership will leverage both team’s expertise to make Esplanade communities comparable only to that of the finest resort.”
The Troon-Taylor Morrison relationship is nothing new. Troon Privé already oversees several Taylor Morrison-developed golf course operations and/or homeowner associations in southwest Florida, including the newest Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota.
“It was really interesting because there were such synergies between Taylor Morrison and Troon,” said Longenecker. “Troon has evolved to not only be leaders in golf, but also as a full-fledged hospitality management company, with deep expertise in all areas of the ‘resort’ experience. We saw that in their platform and their alignment with our vision. Their willingness to work with us to deliver white glove service and leverage that hospitality expertise whether it’s golf, racquet sports, travel, or dining, really cemented our analysis of the right approach to this situation.”
“The synergies started at the top with the CEOs; both respected in the industry; both leaders in their respective industries,” added Longenecker. “So, we strategically made the decision to go after a hospitality company that happened to have an HOA as part of their wide array and scope of services because it would best support what we’re trying to accomplish. I’m excited to start this journey on a national scale with Troon and see where it goes.”
For additional information on Esplanade communities, visit www.DiscoverEsplanade.com.
About Taylor Morrison
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury and resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade, Darling Homes Collection by Taylor Morrison and Yardly. From 2016-2023, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted® Builder by Lifestory Research. Our strong commitment to sustainability, our communities, and our team is highlighted in our latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report on our website. For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 820-plus locations, including 840-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses around the globe. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 30-plus countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf and ICON Management. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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Troon
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