Troon Golf to Manage Sewailo Golf Club in Arizona

Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing has announced it has been selected by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to manage Sewailo Golf Club at Casino Del Sol Resort near Tucson, Ariz.

The golf course, named “Sewailo,” meaning “flower world” in the Yaqui language, is scheduled to open in 2013. The championship-style course, designed by Ty Butler and Notah Begay III, will resemble a desert oasis with impressive water features incorporated into the surrounding landscape. The entire property, including the luxurious, 215-room Casino Del Sol Resort, takes full advantage of the natural setting and surrounding mountain views.

“Sewailo Golf Club is a wonderful addition to our portfolio,” stated John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations, Troon. “We are pleased to have been selected by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and are confident that our experience operating resort and casino courses will contribute positively to the overall facility’s success.”

Sewailo Golf Club joins Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, Southern Dunes Golf Club and Talking Stick Golf Club, also located in Arizona, as well as Yocha-De-He Golf Club at Cache Creek Casino Resort in California,Sequoyah National in North Carolina and Lake of Isles in Connecticut to become one of seven Troon Golf properties owned by a Native American Tribe. These unique destinations have received a myriad of awards for setting the standard in combining luxurious accommodations, casino gaming, and championship golf. Accolades include top rankings on both Golf Digest’s and Golfweek’s lists of the best casino courses in the United States. Sewailo Golf Club is sure to experience the same success.

“Our tribe welcomes Troon to the Sewailo Golf Club project as a valued partner,” said Peter S. Yucupicio, chairman, Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council. “Championship-style golf combined with the spectacular amenities at Casino Del Sol Resort brings us closer to realizing our vision of creating a world-class destination in southern Arizona and Troon will ensure this venture is a success.”

Other amenities at Casino Del Sol Resort include rejuvenating services at Hiapsi Spa and Fitness Center; exceptional dinning at PY Steakhouse and An Del Sol Asian Sushi Bar; expansive pool area featuring the Oasis Pool Bar; brand new High Limit Lounge; and more than 65,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor function space ideal for weddings, receptions, and special events.