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BallenIsles Charities from page 1 managing 485-plus 18-hole equivalent
golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon
Funds were raised over the past year by 140-plus dedicated specializes in homeowner association
volunteers and BallenIsles Country Club members through management, private residence clubs,
various fundraising events, including the Serena Williams estate management and associated
Tennis Charity Event that took place on Monday, Dec. 23, hospitality venues. Troon’s award-
2019. Williams and tennis professionals such as Brenda winning food and beverage division
Schultz-McCarthy, Johan Kriek and Ann Grossman donated operates and manages more than 400
their time so that all proceeds could be distributed to The food and beverage operations located
BallenIsles Charities Foundation. at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee
“Together we’re ‘Making a Difference,’” said President golf courses and recreational facilities.
of The BallenIsles Charities Foundation, Mark Freeman. With properties located in 43 states and
“Reaching our fundraising goal is a credit to the caring 31 countries, Troon’s family of brands
community of BallenIsles and the overwhelming support includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon
of our residents.” International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Jack Barrett, First Tee of the Palm Beaches (FTPB); David Trout, FTPB; Marsha
Since The BallenIsles Charities Foundation was Green Golf Partners, Caddiemaster, True Funk, BICF; Dr. Ed Slotnick, BICF; Carl Ekstein, BICF; and Ken Horner, BICF
established in 2011 with the mission of raising awareness Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis
and money for needed community programs, the and RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and
foundation has awarded more than $3.7 million in grants. Design. There are currently 67 Troon-
For more information on The BallenIsles Charities affiliated properties featuring 87 golf
Foundation, visit www.ballenislescharitiesfoundation.org. courses on national and international
About BallenIsles Charities Foundation “Top 100” rankings. Troon-affiliated
The BallenIsles Charities Foundation (BICF) was properties include The Club at Hammock
established in 2011 with the goal of making a difference to Beach in Palm Coast, Fla.; Pronghorn in
local not-for-profit organizations in areas surrounding our Bend, Ore.; Mauna Lani on the Kohala
residential community located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Coast, Hawaii; Bahia Beach Resort &
The launch of the foundation underscored a commitment Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico;
to those civic and tax-exempt organizations that make and Brookwater Golf & Country Club
such a difference, not only to our own residents, but to so in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. For
many of our neighbors in the surrounding cities, towns additional news and information, visit
and communities. Our donors recognized that by working www.Troon.com, or connect with Troon on
together they could make a significant positive impact Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blog, Press Robert Chelberg, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF); Iris Burke, BICF;
providing financial and in-kind support in these areas: civic, Room, or subscribe to Troon Magazine. Chere Goldstein, BICF; Mark Freeman, BICF; and Mike Durkee, WVRF
health and human services, environment, and education.
About BallenIsles Country Club
In 1963 legendary Florida developer John D.
MacArthur and the PGA of America teamed up with golf Get a second opinion on
course architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee to design a
championship-caliber golf facility. Over the next 10 years, your financial health.
BallenIsles, then called PGA National Golf Club, hosted
numerous major tournaments like the PGA Championship
and PGA Seniors Championship and was home for Schedule a complimentary, face-to-face
the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
The club was also the host site for the original PGA meeting with a Financial Advisor.
TOUR Qualifying School and held the inaugural PGA
Merchandise Show. When the MacArthur/PGA of America
agreement expired in 1973, the club was renamed the Kevin Prazenica, AAMS® Terrence Burns, AAMS®, ChFC® Timothy Lynch
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events on the three golf courses on the property. In 1988, kevin.prazenica@wellsfargoadvisors.com terrence.burns@wellsfargoadvisors.com timothy.lynch@wellsfargoadvisors.com
the three golf courses and surrounding property were sold wellsfargoadvisors.com wellsfargoadvisors.com wellsfargoadvisors.com
by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
and renamed BallenIsles Country Club. A multi-year and
multimillion dollar plan to develop a private country Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value
club community was unveiled. Since the early 2000s,
BallenIsles Country Club has been consistently ranked Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.
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as one of the top 100 clubs in America.
A $35 million clubhouse renovation was completed
in November 2018, featuring 115,000 square feet of
luxurious space; three championship courses with 54
holes of golf; a world-class 23-court tennis complex AN OPEN LETTER
including an exhibition tennis court and pickleball courts;
and a state-of-the-art sports complex with a full service TO OUR COMMUNITY
Cosmo & Company spa and salon, fitness center, Pilates
and spin studios and resort-style swimming pool.
About Troon At Mittleman Eye, we will continue to deliver excellent care to our patients
BallenIsles Country Club is professionally managed while ensuring everyone’s safety following CDC guidelines during this pandemic
by Troon Privé, the private club operating division of crisis. As we look forward, we will continue to monitor developments in this global
Troon. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the
world’s largest golf management company providing health situation and provide frequent updates. This crisis will pass, hopefully
services at 440-plus locations around the globe, including in a few months. We remain confident in the steps we are taking to safeguard
everyone’s health and well-being.
There is a lot of fear surrounding COVID-19. If we wash our hands properly,
maintain social distancing, avoid facial contact, screen for carriers, sanitize and
self-quarantine when indicated, we will get through this. We still need to remain
vigilant and do everything we can to take good care of ourselves and loved ones.
If you are nervous about coming in for an appointment, please rest assured
that we have implemented policies to ensure you move quickly through the clinic
without encountering any clusters of people. Our schedules have been spaced
out and we are limiting access to only patients and caregivers. We are screening
patients before entering the clinic with a few COVID-19 screening questions and
a temperature check.
We will continue to see patients who require urgent, emergent, and ongoing
treatment and care as required.
We are committed. We are in this together.

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