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Golf Tourism England links with England Golf to boost UK visitor numbers
Golf Tourism England, the recently-formed body charged with generating more visitor income for English golf courses from tourism, has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with England Golf. The agreement signals England Golf’s support for the membership body, which intends to unite the stakeholders within golf tourism in one of the sport’s most developed markets.
World Golf Awards to return to Conrad Algarve for Gala Ceremony 2015
World Golf Awards, the most prestigious awards programme in the golf tourism industry, has revealed Conrad Algarve, the most modern five star hotel in the region, will host its Gala Ceremony 2015. The World Golf Awards 2015 will run from November 5th-8th at Conrad Algarve.
Hilton signs sponsorship deal with golfer Tyrrell Hatton
Hilton Worldwide, the world’s largest hospitality company, has announced a sponsorship deal with young UK golfer Tyrrell Hatton. During his rookie year on the European Tour in 2014, Tyrrell produced one of the best ever debut seasons earning €850,000 in prize money with five top ten finishes. Most notably he challenged at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai where he finished in a very impressive sixth place.
Great Lakes begins preparations for Ryder Cup 2016
The Great Lakes is getting ready to once again welcome one of the world’s greatest team sporting events. Minnesota will be home to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska in the Minnesota River Valley from September 27th to October 2nd 2016. Hazeltine was founded by former president of the United States Golf Association Totten Heffelfinger.
National Car Rental signs on as sponsor to PGA America
National Car Rental and the PGA of America have announced the renewal of their partnership at the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show, extending National’s designation as an official partner and the official rental car of the PGA of America. As a partner of the PGA of America, National joins a select group of companies that provide significant, broad-based support of the association, its championships and membership programs.
Gleneagles unveils hotel renovation plans
The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, is to invest £1.1million in refurbishing its bedrooms, as part of an ongoing programme of upgrades. In the coming months, 36 of the five star hotel’s 232 bedrooms will be given a new look by designers Greyline, who were responsible for the redesign of an additional 36 rooms, completed in 2014. The current improvements will include bespoke carpets from Wilton Carpets; a collection of the finest soft furnishings and wall coverings from companies including Osborne & Little and Harlequin, and designer light fittings from Heathfield.
Golf’s European Tour welcomes Hilton as global partner
The European Tour and Hilton Worldwide has announced that the world’s largest hospitality company is to become the sporting body’s official worldwide hotel supplier. Building on Hilton’s rich history of sporting association and diverse locations across 93 countries, the deal welcomes Hilton into the stable of European Tour global partners for three years, beginning in 2015.
Jumeirah Golf Estates to launch London sale with Fine & Country Golf
European Tour Destination Jumeirah Golf Estates is holding its first property exhibition in association with Fine & Country Golf on December 11th-12th of 2014 at Fine & Country’s Park Lane showroom in Mayfair, London. The exhibition will showcase a portfolio of elite properties for sale within Jumeirah Golf Estates, including the launch of Redwood, a new collection of premium townhouses and villas located in the centre of the community.
The Els Club Teluk Datai recognised by World Golf Awards
Ernie Els’ Malaysian masterpiece, The Els Club Teluk Datai, has been named the ‘World’s Best New Golf Course’ at the inaugural World Golf Awards, hosted in Portugal. Just two weeks after its official grand opening, the four-time Major winner’s stunning Langkawi layout, which sits amidst a tropical rainforest stretching to the shores of the Andaman Sea, scooped the much-coveted accolade, voted upon by golf travel executives and members of the media.
Inaugural World Golf Awards winners celebrate at Conrad Algarve, Portugal
Portugal has taken the title of World’s Best Golf Destination at the inaugural World Golf Awards, hosted this evening at the Conrad Algarve. The only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry, the event also saw St Andrews Links - Old Course recognised as the World’s Best Golf Course, while The Els Club Teluk Datai was awarded the honour of World’s Best New Golf Course.
World Golf Awards touches down in the Algarve, Portugal, for inaugural Gala Ceremony
World Golf Awards has touched down in Portugal as finishing touches are put in place ahead of the inaugural Gala Ceremony.The only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry, the showcase will take place at the Conrad Algarve from November 13th-16th. World Golf Awards will see presentations made across a range of categories during a red carpet event, with leading golf tourism destinations competing for titles including Best Golf Resort, Best Golf Course, Best Golf Tour Operator, and Best New Golf Course.
Legend Golf & Safari Resort launches Extreme Summer Showcase
Legend Golf & Safari Resort is about to open its new Signature Clubhouse with a four-day Extreme showcase - and you can join in all the fun on one of four especially themed days. Firstly, Thursday November 27th focuses on golf with a tournament like no other. There will be prizes on every hole on the unique Signature Course including an Audi A1, R100,000, a trip to The Masters in the USA, sexy sunglasses and way, way more.