Scottsdale, Ariz. (December 3, 2025) – Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North, the Valley’s newest luxury stay-and-play resort property, announces two key leadership appointments, naming Thomas Ulrich as resort manager and Tom Pavao as director of sales and golf experience. Located steps from Troon North Golf Club, the 26-suite property is currently under construction and will open in early 2026.
Ulrich has more than two decades of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, serving in senior management roles with Hilton, Marriott, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Resorts. A Certified Hotel Manager, he specializes in hotel pre‑openings, renovations, and operational turnarounds. Over his career, Ulrich has held general manager positions for Hampton Inn Del Mar and TownePlace Suites Las Vegas, director of operations at Embassy Suites Las Vegas, and hotel operations manager at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Ulrich brings a proven record of delivering world‑class service and innovative guest experiences to Scottsdale Golf Retreat. He is fluent in German and has been recognized for driving revenue growth, elevating guest satisfaction, and mentoring diverse teams.
Pavao brings two-plus decades of knowledge in creating exceptional member experiences and in luxury golf operations to his new role as director of sales and golf experience at Scottsdale Golf Retreat. A Class A PGA Professional since 2005, he has led world‑class facilities at Pine Canyon Club in Flagstaff, The Silverleaf Club in Scottsdale, and most recently at Barbuda Ocean Club in the heart of the West Indies for Discovery Land Company. Throughout his career, Pavao has designed and delivered hundreds of memorable events, elevated service standards with thoughtful touches, and built welcoming cultures that made members feel valued and engaged. His proven ability to transform golf clubs into vibrant communities will now translate into unforgettable resort guest experiences, blending personalized service with the highest standards of hospitality. In this new role, Pavao will be charged with curating bespoke experiences and packages for Scottsdale Golf Retreat guests and visitors.
“Scottsdale, one of the top golf destinations in the world, finally has a stay and play option, combining the world-class Troon North golf courses with four bedroom/four bath suites for traveling golfers, and the ability to accommodate corporate retreats of up to 100 guests, buddy golf trips of 16 to 40, weddings and special events,” said Mike Anderson with MBA Development Partners, the Scottdale-based real estate development group building Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North. “We are excited to have Thomas and Tom play integral roles at the resort in delivering extraordinary experiences for our guests.”
For more information on the Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North, or to join the interest list and be the first to experience Scottsdale Golf Retreat, visit www.ScottsdaleGolfRetreat.com. For property and opening updates, follow Scottsdale Golf Retreat on social.
About Scottsdale Golf Retreat
Set on a 2.7-acre parcel just west of the Troon North clubhouse, Scottsdale Golf Retreat features a 26-suite property will include 20 four-bedroom, four-bath ensuite suites, and six two-bedroom, two-bath ensuite rooms, making it an ideal location for large or small golf groups, private executive retreats, golf packages/buddy trips, wedding parties or a “friendscation.” Each four-bedroom, four-bath ensuite suite will be approximately 1,615 square feet, while the two-bedroom, two-bath ensuite units will be approximately 700 square feet. Designed in a quaint enclave format to provide guests with private accommodations in a relaxing setting, all Scottsdale Golf Retreat suites will feature luxurious bedding, spa-inspired bathrooms with multi-head massaging showerheads, a wet bar area with coffee station and beverage center and fully furnished private patios and balconies to enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather and stunning Sonoran sunsets. Resort amenities will include a centralized guest lounge with media center, meeting/dining space, a 650 sq. ft. pool, a large inground spa, an outdoor kitchen for grilling and two fire features.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. 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. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visitwww.Troon.com.
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