Papago Golf Club To Host Free Community Swing Event Presented By Troon On Sunday, September 20

Free event designed to bring golf and communities together

Phoenix, Ariz. (August 27, 2026) - Papago Golf Club will host a free Community Swing event presented by Troon on Sunday, September 20, from noon to 4 p.m., inviting the public to experience the recreational and social benefits of golf in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The day will also serve as an 8th birthday celebration for Lou's Bar & Grill; the popular neighborhood restaurant located in the shadows of the Papago Buttes.

The event aims to make golf accessible and enjoyable for all community members. Attendees can participate in a variety of activities, including range sessions, a putting course, complimentary golf lessons, music, food and beverage specials celebrating Lou's birthday, lawn games, and more. Team Troon member, four-time Long Drive World Champion and global golf ambassador Maurice Allen will also be on hand to provide swing tips, inspire young golfers, and put on a long drive demonstration. For football fans, the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks game will be broadcast on televisions.

The Papago Golf Club gathering is part of Troon's nationwide Community Swing series, which transforms municipal golf courses into vibrant community hubs. The series includes 23 events across the United States, designed to introduce local communities to the Troon experience - where hospitality, recreation, and connection converge.

"The Community Swing is a fun way to introduce local communities to golf courses, where hospitality, recreation, and connection come together," said Papago Golf Club General Manager Daryl Crawford. "By expanding the impact of golf courses beyond fairways and greens, we're redefining what it means to be a welcoming and inclusive destination for all."

Troon is the largest operator of municipal golf facilities in the U.S., managing over 150 courses. The company's relationships with municipalities are structured through management agreements, lease agreements, or a combination of both, tailored to each municipality's needs. Troon is also the leading employer of PGA professionals.

To register for the Papago Golf Club Community Swing event or for more information, visit this link. Papago Golf Club is located at 5595 E. Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

About Papago Golf Club

Owned by the City of Phoenix and managed by Troon, Papago Golf Club was named one of the "30 Best Municipal Golf Courses in America" by GOLF Magazine in 2021. The Club is located in the heart of Papago Park, surrounded by native desert landscape, the picturesque Papago Buttes and conveniently located less than two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Originally designed by William Francis (Billy) Bell in 1963, the challenging golf course has hosted numerous events including the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, Phoenix Open qualifying and an LPGA tournament. Papago is home to Arizona State University's men's and women's golf teams, and the teams' state-of-the-art, indoor/outdoor practice facility, the Thunderbirds Golf Complex. The 2018 additions of the mid-century modern inspired Lou Grubb Clubhouse (including neighborhood hot spot, Lou's Bar & Grill) and Evie's Pavilion event space, combined with the 2025 unveiling of the Arizona Golf House, have further accentuated Papago's revitalization.

For more information on Papago Golf Club, visit www.papagogolfclub.com or call 602-275-8428.

About Troon

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world's largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, providing services at locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries. In addition to private, daily fee, resort and municipal golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon's family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, TroonMagazine.com or connect with Troon on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Rob Myers
Troon
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