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The Grange Golf Club, Australia, joins Troon collection
Troon, the leader in upscale golf facility management, development and marketing, has welcomed another Championship course to its global offering. The Grange Golf Club, located in New South Wales, Australia, becomes the latest club to choose Troon to elevate standards across the board for its members and the local golfing fraternity.
Ryder Cup captain Clarke to host Costa Smeralda Invitational
Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke will host the spectacular Costa Smeralda Invitational at Pevero Golf Club on Saturday June 25th. Clarke, who won four out of five consecutive Ryder Cups he played in, will headline a host of stars from the world of sports and entertainment who will be announced in the coming weeks.
Mission Hills to welcome World Ladies Championship
The innovative World Ladies Championship is poised to cement its position as one of the game’s premier tournaments in 2016. As well as announcing a 33 per cent increase in the prize purse to US$800,000, organisers have confirmed other notable developments that will elevate the status of the event. For 2016, the championship will be sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour, the China LPGA Tour and now the Korean LPGA as well.
Further acquisition for Celtic Manor Resort
The Celtic Manor Resort has exchanged contracts to acquire a 148 guest room property which is currently trading as Hilton Newport. The acquisition will add to Celtic Manor’s portfolio of guest residences which include the main Resort Hotel, the Manor House, the Newbridge on Usk, and ten luxury Hunter Lodges.
Elder steps up at Fairmont St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews has appointed Stewart Elder as director of banqueting and events at Scotland’s five-star resort. Having worked at the hotel since 2009, Stewart takes on the new role from his previous position as director of group sales.
Things to Do While You Travel: Improve Your Golf Game
Most people enjoy travel, but some people find that the longer they’re away, the less they know what to do with themselves. Some people just need a project. It’s one reason why people take less vacation time than ever before in the United States.
World Golf Awards delegates welcomed to Bovino, Quinta do Lago
Celebrations surrounding the World Golf Awards got off to a glamorous start earlier with more than 100 delegates welcomed to Bovino Steakhouse at Quinta do Lago. The event was the beginning of three days of golf, networking and fine dining as part of the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2015. The awards will be presented on Saturday evening at the luxurious Conrad Algarve.
Mission Hills welcomes St Andrews fundraiser to China
China’s golfing future came into sharp focus at the third edition of the Mission Hills - St Andrews: Home to Home Scholarship Fundraising Championship. Underlining Mission Hills’ commitment to grow the game, the event was inaugurated in 2013 when St Andrews University was celebrating its 600th anniversary.
IAGTO to work with Brand USA to boost golf tourism
Brand USA – the destination-marketing organization for the United States – is partnering with the International Association of Golf Tour Operators to raise the profile of American golf-related tourism among global travellers. IAGTO, headquartered in London, is an advocate for nearly 600 golf tour operators in 61 countries. It also works with a network of close to 2,400 association members in 99 countries that are tied to golf tourism in order to develop optimal golfing experiences at golf destinations around the world.
Abu Dhabi makes play for golf tourism market with new portal
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority is teeing up an ambitious golf tourism drive to strengthen the UAE capital’s standing as a world-class golfing destination. The plan will target expanding golf markets in Europe, China, India and across the GCC as well as across the United Arab Emirates.
Gleneagles Hotel launches range of exclusive leather goods
The iconic Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, has taken a step forward into the world of luxury accessories, with the launch of an exclusive new range of leather goods. The Gleneagles Collection will be available to purchase from April 2015 in the resort’s retail arcade – home to brands such as Escada, Hawico and Dunhill - and online, shipping globally.
Accor Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship set for Danang
After 20 years of staging successful World Masters tournaments in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, Go Golfing has partnered with Golfasian to host the inaugural Accor Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship in Danang from September 6th-12th 2015. World Masters Tournaments are open to club golfers aged 35 years and over, with competition offered in age and handicap divisions.