Bradenton, Florida, September 29, 2025
News Summary
Troon has promoted David Plevin to Corporate Senior Director of Food and Beverage for the Southeast, based in Bradenton, Florida. Plevin, who joined Troon in 2023 as a Director of Food and Beverage, previously managed Eagle Harbor Golf Club, and has experience with notable restaurant franchises. His promotion signifies a commitment to enhancing hospitality across Troon’s extensive portfolio, which includes over 600 food and beverage operations globally, catering to varied dining experiences in the golf industry.
Bradenton, Florida — Big Move in the Clubhouse
In a sharp shake-up in the world of golf hospitality, Troon® announced David Plevin’s promotion to Corporate Senior Director of Food and Beverage for the Southeast. Fans of clubhouse culture and anyone who keeps an eye on who runs the back-of-house know this kind of move can ripple across menus, service teams, and member experiences.
Who is the new improv maestro behind golf menus?
Plevin is based in Troon’s Bradenton, Florida office. He stepped into Troon in 2023, arriving as a Director of Food and Beverage and quickly made his mark. He joined Troon in 2023 as a Director of Food and Beverage. Before Troon, he had a club-level leadership run — Prior to Troon, he served as the general manager of Eagle Harbor Golf Club in Fleming Island, Florida.
From chain restaurants to private clubs — the resume
This is someone who cut his teeth in big-volume kitchens and turned franchises around. Plevin’s career includes experience at Cheesecake Factory, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. He has developed and turned around multiple franchises and territories with a steady focus on organizational culture and fiscal discipline, and he’s passionate about developing team members and fostering leadership skills. Those skills translate well to the varied food-and-beverage environments Troon oversees.
Backing from upstairs
The promotion came with support from senior leadership. Ed Doyle, Troon’s Executive Vice President of Food & Beverage, endorsed Plevin’s promotion, highlighting his experience and commitment to enhancing hospitality. That kind of endorsement signals the company wants steady, experienced hands guiding the Southeast footprint.
Company scale — what this role touches
Troon plays on a big field. Troon manages over 600 food and beverage operations worldwide, including at golf resorts, private clubs, and recreational facilities. The firm’s reach is global and wide: Troon is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has offices in various locations including Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Alabama, Washington, Texas, Switzerland, and the UAE. It’s also recognized as the world’s largest golf and hospitality management company, operating at over 940 locations across 45 states and 40 countries, and it manages more than 575 18-hole equivalent golf courses and specializes in homeowner association management and related hospitality venues.
Brands under the umbrella
The operations that Plevin will touch belong to a wide family of brands. The company’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, and several others. That mix means the Food & Beverage playbook has to be flexible — from high-end resort dining to casual course-side grub.
What this means for golfers and members
For golfers who care about what happens after the 18th hole, Plevin’s promotion matters because the Food & Beverage lead can affect everything from menu creativity to how quickly a post-round drink appears. His background in franchise turnarounds and team development points to stronger service systems and a sharp eye on costs, without losing sight of member experience.
Bottom line
The move is a solid reminder that golf operations are as much about hospitality as they are about turf. With Plevin in the Southeast role, Troon is doubling down on an experienced operator to run a big and varied portfolio of dining operations. Golfers should expect the usual mix of steady operations, a few menu experiments, and continual staff development where he lands.
FAQ
Q: What announcement did Troon make?
A: Troon® announced David Plevin’s promotion to Corporate Senior Director of Food and Beverage for the Southeast.
Q: Where is David Plevin based?
A: Plevin is based in Troon’s Bradenton, Florida office.
Q: When did David Plevin join Troon and in what role?
A: He joined Troon in 2023 as a Director of Food and Beverage.
Q: What was David Plevin’s role prior to joining Troon?
A: Prior to Troon, he served as the general manager of Eagle Harbor Golf Club in Fleming Island, Florida.
Q: What restaurants are included in Plevin’s past experience?
A: Plevin’s career includes experience at Cheesecake Factory, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen.
Q: How many food and beverage operations does Troon manage?
A: Troon manages over 600 food and beverage operations worldwide, including at golf resorts, private clubs, and recreational facilities.
Q: Where is Troon headquartered and where are their offices?
A: Troon is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has offices in various locations including Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Alabama, Washington, Texas, Switzerland, and the UAE.
Q: How large is Troon’s global operation?
A: Troon is recognized as the world’s largest golf and hospitality management company, operating at over 940 locations across 45 states and 40 countries.
Q: How many golf courses does Troon manage?
A: Troon manages more than 575 18-hole equivalent golf courses and specializes in homeowner association management and related hospitality venues.
Q: What brands are part of Troon’s family?
A: The company’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, and several others.
Q: Who endorsed Plevin’s promotion?
A: Ed Doyle, Troon’s Executive Vice President of Food & Beverage, endorsed Plevin’s promotion, highlighting his experience and commitment to enhancing hospitality.
Quick Facts Table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Troon® announced David Plevin’s promotion to Corporate Senior Director of Food and Beverage for the Southeast |
| Office Base | Plevin is based in Troon’s Bradenton, Florida office. |
| Joined Troon | He joined Troon in 2023 as a Director of Food and Beverage. |
| Previous Club Role | Prior to Troon, he served as the general manager of Eagle Harbor Golf Club in Fleming Island, Florida. |
| Past Employers | Plevin’s career includes experience at Cheesecake Factory, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. |
| Troon F&B Footprint | Troon manages over 600 food and beverage operations worldwide, including at golf resorts, private clubs, and recreational facilities. |
| Headquarters & Offices | Troon is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has offices in various locations including Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Alabama, Washington, Texas, Switzerland, and the UAE. |
| Global Reach | Troon is recognized as the world’s largest golf and hospitality management company, operating at over 940 locations across 45 states and 40 countries. |
| Golf Courses Managed | Troon manages more than 575 18-hole equivalent golf courses and specializes in homeowner association management and related hospitality venues. |
| Brand Family | The company’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, and several others. |
That’s the gist from the clubhouse beat — a brand-new senior Food & Beverage role in the Southeast, filled by someone who knows both chain volume and private-club polish. If you keep an eye on menus, servers, and the 19th-hole vibes, this one’s worth watching.
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