Troon names new international EVP

Troon recently appointed DJ Flanders as executive vice president of its Troon International division. Flanders, a former senior vice president, takes over for Mark Chapleski, who retired from the company in July. Flanders will oversee the company’s international portfolio of more than 40 facilities in 20 countries, as well as and offices in Australia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.

“DJ was the natural successor to help steer our Troon International division,” COO Bruce Glasco said. “He is an outstanding leader, caring and detailed oriented. His passion for not only the game of golf, but for Troon, is unmatched and we are very lucky to have him. We are extremely excited for this next chapter of Troon International. With DJ at the helm, we have no doubt our growth — but more importantly our continued delivery of excellence in our services to our clients — will continue and thrive.”

Flanders, a member of the PGA of America, joined Troon in 1999 and has more than 24 years of experience in the golf industry. During his tenure with Troon, he has successfully managed properties around the world, including in the United States, Japan, the UAE, and Bahrain.

Flanders joined the Troon International corporate office in February 2014 as director of operations, where he was responsible for overseeing Troon’s operations at some of the top golf courses outside the Americas. Additional responsibilities came in overseeing marketing programs, pre-opening activities, supporting the business development of the Troon brand, and recruitment and training for Troon facilities, their property leaders and associates.

Since 2019, Flanders has been serving as SVP for Troon International. He has led Troon’s expansion in numerous countries, including Solheim Cup host venue Finca Cortesin in Spain; relaunched the previously named Muscat Hills as LA VIE CLUB in Oman; and Vattanac Golf Resort in Cambodia, whose success has been noted with multiple accolades. Flanders is also a passionate board member of Troon’s DE&I Council, working to make the game of golf more inclusive and accessible for all communities.

“I am humbled to be extended the opportunity to oversee Troon’s International division and follow in the footsteps of Mark Chapleski, who led the International division for six years,” Flanders said. “Mark did an exceptional job of growing the International division and I am confident that our International team will continue to build on these efforts. It is amazing to think that 24 years ago I joined Troon as an assistant professional in Texas, and to see where I am today professionally. Troon’s founder, Dana Garmany, always said he wanted joining Troon to be a career and not a job.  He was sure right.”