Trout National: Mike Trout's Tiger Woods-Designed Golf Course

Mike Trout's Golf Passion

• 💡 Mike Trout is naturally gifted in sports, including golf, which became a serious pursuit during the pandemic.
• 🎯 He approaches golf with the same perfectionism and competitiveness as baseball, constantly working to improve his swing.
• ⛳ Despite his skill (a two handicap), he acknowledges golf as a humbling sport.

Trout National: A Hometown Project

• 🏡 Trout National is a new golf course built in Mike Trout's South Jersey hometown, aiming to bring "noise" and recognition to the area.
• 🤝 The project emphasizes building relationships and community with members, reflecting the spirit of South Jersey.

Inception and Development

• 💬 The idea for the course began with a hot tub text showing drone footage of a few holes, sparking Trout's interest.
• 🚀 What started as a small concept quickly evolved from nine holes to an 18-hole public/private course, with a focus on putting everything desired into it.

Tiger Woods' Design Influence

• 🐅 Mike Trout reached out to Tiger Woods to design the course, a "surreal moment" for Trout who was inspired by Woods' dominance in golf.
• ✅ Woods committed to the project, walking the property and providing design input, making it an unbelievable collaboration.

Aaron's Loop: A Personal Tribute

• ❤️ The most important part of the course is Aaron's Loop, a stretch of holes named in honor of Trout's late brother-in-law, Aaron Cox.
• 🎗️ This tribute highlights Trout's commitment to philanthropy and using his platform to encourage conversations about mental health and seeking help.
• ✨ The loop has a gravitational pull, drawing people in, much like Aaron himself, making it a special spot at Trout National.

Future Vision

• 🌟 Trout envisions Trout National becoming a top course in the world and fostering a "one big family" community.
• 📈 He hopes the course will continue to put New Jersey on the map, similar to his accomplishments in baseball.