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Vietnam Selected as the Destination for Ryder Cup’s Southeast Asian Media Outreach

Vietnam Selected as the Destination for Ryder Cup’s Southeast Asian Media Outreach

18 March 2023 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

VGS Group is proud to announce that it is the only company selected to organize the Vietnam Italy Golf Tournament, an international friendly golf tournament that will be held on March 20th, 2023, at the Long Bien Golf Course. Vietnam’s golf tourism has been gaining recognition globally, with titles such as World’s Best Golf Destination in 2019 and 2021, and five consecutive years as “Asia’s Best Golf Destination” from 2017 to 2021, awarded by the World Golf Awards.

Great Lakes begins preparations for Ryder Cup 2016

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.

Gleneagles welcomes golfing world to Ryder Cup

Gleneagles welcomes golfing world to Ryder Cup

26 September 2014 Travel Events News Tourism News

The 40th Ryder Cup is underway in Scotland, as Gleneagles welcomes the European and American teams to the home of golf, the PGA Centenary Course. The iconic global golf tournament will welcome tens of thousands of visitors over the next three days, while an audience of millions will watch around the world on television.

Europe retain Ryder Cup in Medinah

Europe retain Ryder Cup in Medinah

30 September 2012 Travel Events News

Thousands of spectators have watched Europe complete a sensational comeback to retain the Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club, Chicago. Europe were 10-6 down going into the final day, but battled back to take the prize 14½-13½.

Europe fall behind at Ryder Cup

Europe fall behind at Ryder Cup

30 September 2012 Travel Events News

Jose Maria Olazabal, European Ryder Cup captain, has claimed his side can overturn the United States’ 10-6 lead as the tournament goes into a third day. The Spaniard said: “It is not over. Simple as that.”

USA lead after day one at Ryder Cup

USA lead after day one at Ryder Cup

29 September 2012 Travel Events News Tourism News

Golfers from the USA will take a 5-3 lead into the second morning of the Ryder Cup after dominating the afternoon fourballs at the Medinah Country Club. The team was led by the brilliant partnership of Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley as they hosts took three of the four points on offer after lunch.

Chicago hotel prices spike ahead of the Ryder Cup

Chicago hotel prices spike ahead of the Ryder Cup

28 September 2012 Travel Events News Tourism News

Hotel prices around the Medinah Country Club in the suburbs of Chicago have spiked significantly ahead of the Ryder Cup this weekend. The annual golf competition – which sees the finest American players take on those of Europe – has made affordable hotel rooms difficult to come by, according to a new survey by ChicagoHotels.org.

Olazabal names vice-captains ahead of Ryder Cup

Olazabal names vice-captains ahead of Ryder Cup

16 August 2012 Tourism News

Jose Maria Olazabal has named Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Thomas Bjorn as three of a potential four vice-captains ahead of the Ryder Cup next month. Europe will defend the title they won during the 38th Ryder Cup, which was held in October 2010 at the Celtic Manor Resort in the city of Newport, Wales.