TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Troon, the world’s largest golf management company, has been hired by Florida State to oversee operations at Seminole Legacy Golf Club beginning next month.
FSU elected not to extend its contract with ClubCorp.
The Dallas-based company has managed the course since it reopened in March 2020 after an $8 million renovation of its facilities by the Nicklaus Design Company.
The par-72, 7,684-yard course is owned by FSU and home to the Seminole men’s and women’s golf teams.
“Seminole Legacy is much more than just one of the premier university courses in the country — it is an important part of our community and the university at large,” FSU men’s golf coach and Director of Golf Trey Jones said in a statement released Friday by the university.
“Troon’s involvement will elevate the experience for both of our golf teams, our membership and our Seminole golf supporters.”
Pricing to remain the same
The new partnership with Troon, based in Phoenix, Arizona, will not result in any reductions in member services, events, activities or development plans, according to FSU.
The current membership structure and pricing will also remain in place. The course currently has 448 members and averages approximately 20,000 rounds annually, according to FSU.
The university also does not anticipate roles, responsibilities or reporting structures to initially change as a result of the partnership. Former Leon High golfer and FSU graduate Jaxon Hardy is the club’s General Manager.
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Troon will also review opportunities to enhance the Club experience for members and associates and make recommendations to FSU.
The agreement with Troon expires December, 31, 2023. Financial terms were not disclosed.
There was no termination fee linked to the ClubCorp contract, according to FSU.
“We are most appreciative of their leadership at the golf course the past two years,” FSU Vice President for Finance and Administration Kyle Clark said.
The Legacy Club is located in southwest Tallahassee adjacent to Innovation Park. It is the first Jack Nicklaus Legacy Course in North America — legacy courses are designed by Nicklaus and his son Jack II.
The renovation lasted 18 months and only the 18th hole is left from the course’s original routing.
Reach Jim Henry at jjhenry@tallahassee.com.