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Troon to Manage Aruba Golf Course

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 5, 2015

A new manager for Tierra del Sol

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Aruba’s Tierra del Sol Resort and Golf has tapped global golf giant Troon to manage its golf operations, the company announced.

Troon has announced the return of Oliver Riding as director of golf operations at the property as part of the change.

“Troon has an excellent track record of marketing and managing over 250 world class golf facilities in 20 countries,” said Cisco Quant, General Manager of Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf Aruba. “Troon has an excellent track record of marketing and managing over 250 world class golf facilities in 20 countries. Our partnership will provide Tierra del Sol with unparalleled expertise in all aspects of golf operations as well as access to a substantial market of active Troon golfers that can now add Aruba as a golf destination.”

Tierra del Sol was recently acquired by a new ownership group.

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