Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North, the Valley’s newest luxury stay-and-play resort property, has announced two key leadership appointments: Thomas Ulrich as resort manager and Tom Pavao as director of sales and golf experience. Located steps from Troon North Golf Club, the 26-suite property is currently under construction and will open in early 2026.
Ulrich has more than two decades of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, serving in senior management roles with Hilton, Marriott, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Resorts. A Certified Hotel Manager, he specializes in hotel pre‑openings, renovations, and operational turnarounds.
Over his career, Ulrich has held general manager positions for Hampton Inn Del Mar and TownePlace Suites Las Vegas, director of operations at Embassy Suites Las Vegas, and hotel operations manager at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Pavao brings two-plus decades of knowledge in creating exceptional member experiences and in luxury golf operations to his new role as director of sales and golf experience at Scottsdale Golf Retreat. A Class A PGA Professional since 2005, he has led world‑class facilities at Pine Canyon Club in Flagstaff, The Silverleaf Club in Scottsdale, and most recently at Barbuda Ocean Club in the heart of the West Indies for Discovery Land Company.
Tom Pavao
“Scottsdale, one of the top golf destinations in the world, finally has a stay and play option, combining the world-class Troon North golf courses with four bedroom/four bath suites for traveling golfers, and the ability to accommodate corporate retreats of up to 100 guests, buddy golf trips of 16 to 40, weddings and special events,” said Mike Anderson with MBA Development Partners, the Scottdale-based real estate development group building Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North. “We are excited to have Thomas and Tom play integral roles at the resort in delivering extraordinary experiences for our guests.”
Set on a 2.7-acre parcel just west of the Troon North clubhouse, Scottsdale Golf Retreat will include 20 four-bedroom, four-bath ensuite suites, and six two-bedroom, two-bath ensuite rooms, making it an ideal location for large or small golf groups, private executive retreats, golf packages/buddy trips, wedding parties or a “friendscation.” Each four-bedroom, four-bath ensuite suite will be approximately 1,615 square feet, while the two-bedroom, two-bath ensuite units will be approximately 700 square feet.
Feature Photo: Thomas Ulrich
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