Madeira is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2024. Leading names from the golfing world are joining VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what marks the first World Golf Awards to take place in the enchanting Atlantic archipelago.

The prize-giving on the evening of 22 November at Savoy Palace, Funchal forms the climax of an exclusive golfing itinerary, which includes golf at two of Madeira’s world-class courses of Santo da Serra and Palheiro. The ceremony, hosted by Steve Rider, is bringing together golf tourism leaders from nations across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, North America and Oceania.

Chris Frost, Managing Director, World Golf Awards, says: “Excitement is building for the 11th annual World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony as golf tourism figureheads from across the world gather for what promises to be a fabulous few days that will live long in everyone’s memory. Madeira is an island blessed with a sublime tropical climate, a fascinating culture, delicious gourmet food and incredible flower and fauna – making it the perfect destination for golf.”

Madeira, otherwise known as ‘the islands of eternal spring’, is just a short flight from most European cities. On the same latitude as Morocco, the Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate and unique eco-system, making it the perfect destination for golf.

Eduardo Jesus, Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism & Culture and President of the Madeira Promotion Bureau, said: “It is with great pleasure that Madeira will be hosting this event, giving us the opportunity to assert ourselves as a golf destination, aligning with the work carried out by the Madeira Promotion Bureau, which structured the golf product and began promoting it as never before in the archipelago.”

The Robert Trent Jones Senior’s spectacular 27-hole Santo da Serra is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes you could imagine. The premier golf and country club is the ideal spot to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The 18-hole Palheiro is one of Europe’s most beautiful golf courses. The par 72 championship course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation. At nearly 500m above sea level, the location is blessed with dramatic views of Madeira’s mountainous skyline and the vast Atlantic Ocean.

Madeira is also home to Porto Santo Golfe, an incredible 18-hole golf course located on the island of Porto Santo. The Seve Ballesteros-designed course blends natural beauty with strategic design, set against a stunning backdrop of rolling hills, coastal cliffs, and the Atlantic Ocean.

All three courses can be experienced for one price with the Madeira Golf Passport, available to buy as a three, four or five-round package.