Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club related leisure and hospitality services, is proud to welcome world renowned four-time Long Drive World Champion and global golf ambassador Maurice Allen to Team Troon – a collection of top international golf talent representing the Troon brand across professional golf and beyond.
A native of Pine Hills, Fla., Allen is one of the most recognizable and influential figures in golf. Known for his electric personality, elite athleticism, and record-setting power, Allen made history in 2015 and again in 2016 by capturing the Long Drivers European Tour titles, in 2017 by winning the World Long Drivers Tour title, and again in 2018 when he captured the World Long Drive Championship, becoming the first African American man to hold each of the three respective titles. A three-time number one ranked long drive competitor in the world, Allen’s career includes multiple international long drive victories, winning on five of seven continents, world-record swing speed and ball-speed achievements, and being the only person in history to have ever successfully hit a golf ball across Niagara Falls (2019).
Beyond long drive competitions, Allen is committed to giving back and growing the game. He is an ambassador for the Boys and Girls Club and the American Cancer Society. His philanthropic work and his “Grow the Game” initiatives have introduced thousands of young athletes to the sport, emphasizing mentorship, education, and opportunity. He dedicates his time to the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association which provides inner-city youth with the opportunity to learn the game of golf while attaining skills to succeed in life. In 2024 alone, Allen gave more than $100,000 in college scholarships, established $25,000 in savings accounts, secured over $35,000 in aid to his former high school and former Boys and Girls Clubs, aided sleeping bags and essentials for 400 of Orlando’s homeless population, and handed out 100-plus turkeys for Thanksgiving in his local community.
“Joining Team Troon is an incredible honor,” said Allen. “From the moment I connected with the Troon team, I felt their passion for innovation, excellence, and expanding the game. Troon’s global reach and commitment to community align perfectly with my mission both on and off the tee. I’m excited to represent the brand, inspire new golfers, and bring even more energy to Team Troon.”
Allen joins a distinguished roster of Team Troon athletes, including LPGA Tour golfers Benedetta Moresco and Cheyenne Woods, and PGA TOUR golfers Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, Matt Kuchar, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Alex Noren and Erik van Rooyen. Each golfer carries the Troon logo on their golf bag, with select players sporting full Troon‑branded bags, and also engage in activations, junior clinics, social engagement and beyond.
“Maurice is a dynamic addition to Team Troon,” said Troon President and CEO Tim Schantz. “We first met Maurice when he was competing in the World Long Drive Tour’s Smash in the Sun at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes. We immediately appreciated his talent, charisma, and passion for growing the game, making him a logical addition to our Team. Maurice has a unique ability to connect with golfers of all ages and backgrounds, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Troon family.”
For more information on Team Troon, visit www.Troon.com. For more information on Maurice Allen, visit www.mauriceallen360.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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