Tony Jacklin opens latest Troon course in Morocco
Ryder Cup legend Tony Jacklin has opened the latest addition to Troon golf course management’s portfolio in Morocco.
Owned by the Groupe Addoha, The Tony Jacklin, Casablanca, forms an integral part of Bouskoura Golf City, the all-new development just minutes from Casablanca city centre and within easy access of the International Airport.
The opening event saw Jacklin officially unveil the facility to the golfing public, highlighting the venue’s comprehensive membership offering.
With the management of Troon, and its revered golf course conditioning, hospitality and service, The Tony Jacklin, Casablanca forms an all-new option for local and international golfers in Morocco.
I am delighted with the end result and I’m sure that many, many golfers will enjoy playing here Jacklin, a two-time Major Champion, said: “Being so close to the development from its infancy as a piece of land to the course we have in front of us has been extremely exciting and it’s great to see the finished product.
“To be accompanied by such a wide-ranging collection of additional amenities that form part of Bouskoura Golf City, I am delighted with the end result and I’m sure that many, many golfers will enjoy playing here.”
The 7,024 yard course blends seamlessly within Bouskoura Golf City’s extensive array of unique accommodation offerings, which includes stand-alone villas and upscale apartments, while exuding an urban-feel throughout its design.
Incorporating a variety of parkland holes, flanked by the community’s amenities and the striking Bouskoura Forest, the course is a pleasure for golfers of all abilities and ages.
Jawad Ziyat, general manager, said: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to host Tony Jacklin, we couldn’t think of a better way to open our facility to the golfing fraternity. We look forward to welcoming golfers from across the globe to Casablanca to sample Bouskoura Golf City and all that it has to offer.”
The Tony Jacklin, Casablanca joins the flourishing Troon Morocco portfolio, including three venues in the major cities in the Kingdom.
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, located in El Jadida, features the stunning Gary Player-designed links-style golf course, while Oued Fes, features an 18-hole course with three strong characteristics: woodland, wetland and grassland.
The Robert Trent Jones creation, PalmGolf Marrakech-PALMERAIE, is thriving following its recent selection of Troon to manage its golf experience, reaffirming its position as a leading golf facility.
For more information on Troon Golf, visit www.troongolf.com.
James Savage
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