Kris Strauss

Kris Strauss serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Troon, guiding strategic sales initiatives, brand development, and marketing leadership across the company’s global portfolio of resort and daily‑fee facilities. With nearly two decades of experience promoting premier golf properties and private clubs, he oversees group and tournament sales, public relations, digital strategy, and social media for Troon‑managed locations. A respected industry voice, Strauss is a frequent presenter at Golf Inc. and NGCOA conferences and has earned national recognition, including Golf Inc.’s Marketing Excellence Award and the AJGA’s Media Leader Award. His career includes prior roles as Troon’s Corporate Sales and Marketing Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing, as well as executive leadership as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for OB Sports Golf Management. Earlier positions with the Southwest Section PGA of America and Gold Canyon Golf Resort further shaped his expertise in golf industry growth and brand elevation.