Jon Schauder has been named Troon Executive at Salgados Golf Club in Algarve, Portugal by Salgados’ resort operator, Highgate Portugal, and Troon International. Schauder will oversee golf operations, agronomy and marketing for the Club set along Portugal’s Atlantic Ocean coastline.
A 24-plus-year golf and hospitality industry professional, Schauder has a wealth of experience in managing operations at international golf destinations and is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
Since joining the Troon family of associates in 2001, Schauder’s career has taken him to multiple continents while leading operations at some of the largest facilities in Troon’s portfolio, including One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico and The Clubs at St. James in North Carolina.
From 2015 through 2020, he served as the Area Director for Troon International, overseeing facility operations for Troon-managed courses across Europe. In 2019, Schauder co-founded a golf advisory company providing services in Europe, Africa and South America.
“We are pleased to have Jon supporting the Salgados Golf team in its path to elevate the level of service and guest experience at this outstanding golf course,” said Alexandre Solleiro, CEO Highgate Portugal.
Salgados Golf Club features an 18-hole par-72 layout originally designed by Pedro Vasconcelos in 1994 and renovated by renowned landscape architect Álvaro Mano in 2012. Set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Algarve Coast and located near Salgados Beach and Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve, golf holes are flanked by multiple water features, making accuracy key for golfers. With multiple surrounding hotel partners including Salgados Palace, Salgados Dunas Suites and Salgados Palm Village, Salgados Golf Course is a popular choice for local golfers and tourists.
“Jon is a consummate professional and is the ideal person to support Highgate and Troon’s mission of delivering memorable experiences for Salgados hotel guests and Algarve residents,” said Troon Senior Vice President Ricardo Catarino.
“I’m honoured to be selected by such an industry leader as Highgate,” said Schauder. “Being able to continue my career with Troon and utilize my local knowledge to benefit Highgate guests is an incredible opportunity. I look forward to sharing the paradise of Portugal with all our Salgados Golf Club visitors.”
For more information on Salgados Golf Club, visit www.salgadosgolf.com
