Saturday, 4th February, 2012

Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category


Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

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International boost for Scotland’s Golf industry

Golf Tourism Scotland led a delegation of Scottish golf businesses attending one of the world’s largest golf trade shows .....read the full story »


Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Overseas Visitors Fuel Success at Estonian G&CC

National tourism boom and Tallinn’s status as a European Capital of Culture drives new visitors to one of the continent’s Top 100 Golf Courses


Monday, January 30th, 2012

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Free TaylorMade Rescue Club for Every Ireland Booking

Groups of four booking by end of February rewarded with fantastic hybrid club


Friday, January 27th, 2012

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The Belfry Wins Double Golf Travel Award

Ryder Cup resort takes regional accolades in Today’s Golfer Awards


Thursday, January 26th, 2012

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‘Dress In Red’ and See the Giants of Golf Free

Spectators who wear anything red to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship this Saturday, the third day’s play, will be able to see the world’s top players battle it out at Abu Dhabi Golf Club for free .....read the full story »


Monday, January 23rd, 2012

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Celtic Manor Scoops Top Golf Travel Awards

The Celtic Manor Resort is celebrating a double success after dominating the Wales regional section in the inaugural Today’s Golfer travel awards .....read the full story »


Friday, January 20th, 2012

10th hole Brabazon Course at The Belfry

The Belfry Reports Increase in Rounds & Custom-Fits

Three courses & PGA National Golf Academy more popular than ever

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More New-Year Cheer for Golfers

Free balls, free magazine subscriptions and extended opening hours at Golfbreaks.com, Europe’s largest golf travel company


Monday, January 16th, 2012

PGA Catalunya Resort is the only venue in Spain to be recognised in both Today’s Golfer Travel Awards’ Best Courses and Best Hotel categories.

Double success for PGA Catalunya Resort in Today’s Golfer Travel Awards

Readers of the UK’s best selling golf magazine voted the venue into the top three of both ‘Best Course’ and ‘Best Hotel’ .....read the full story »


Friday, January 13th, 2012

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Christmas Cracker for Teeofftimes.co.uk

As mild Christmas weather creates huge demand for tee times Teeofftimes.co.uk reports 182% growth in winter bookings .....read the full story »


Friday, January 6th, 2012

Wayne & Ty Gretzky with Payne Stewart Statue

Carr Golf announces 2012 Golf Events Calendar

Carr Golf has added a Brothers Golf Tournament to its 2012 Events Calendar in Ireland and Scotland


Monday, December 19th, 2011

Lee Derrick, chairman of Golf Tourism Scotland

Scottish Confidence in Golf Tourism on the Up

The Scottish golf industry showed encouraging signs of improvement during a buoyant 2011 according to a new study carried out by Golf Tourism Scotland. .....read the full story »


Friday, December 16th, 2011

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Carr Golf Group and BRS Golf bring GolfNow.ie to Ireland

Carr Golf Group and BRS Golf have partnered with GolfNow.com to bring the world’s largest tee-time distribution channel to Irish Golfers and Clubs


Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

European tour pros Pelle Edberg, Alex Noren and Johan Edfors at the Black Mountain par-3 course;

Black Mountain Par 3 Course Opens

Whatever you have seen, heard or think about par-3 golf courses, it’s time to reconsider .....read the full story »


Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

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The Old Course ballot changes to 48 hours ahead

Golfers are being reminded that the ballot for tee times on the world famous Old Course will be changing to being drawn two days ahead from January 2012 .....read the full story »


Friday, December 2nd, 2011

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LykiaLinks Antalya Top Turkish Golf Course 2011

LykiaLinks Antalya has been voted the highest ranking Turkish golf course in Golf World’s ranking of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe .....read the full story »

English Women Vote La Manga Club a Success

Lady golfers from across England were generous in their praise of La Manga Club after the five-star resort hosted the second English Women’s Golf La Manga Club Challenge .....read the full story »


Thursday, November 24th, 2011

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Kent Benefits from £77 Million Open Championship

Independent economic research commissioned by The R&A highlights that this year’s Championship staged at Royal St George’s Golf Club delivered a £77 million benefit to the County of Kent .....read the full story »

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Major Award for Golf Museum

The British Golf Museum, located beside The Royal and Ancient Clubhouse in St Andrews, has become a ‘Recognised Collection of National Significance’


Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Mayor of City ofPattaya, Itthiphol Kunplome with Peter Walton, CEO of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

Pattaya Wins Major Travel Destination Award

The popular Thailand resort has been named Golf Destination of the Year 2012 for Australasia andAsia


Monday, November 21st, 2011

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Fairmont St Andrews Named European Golf Resort of the Year

The five-star Fairmont St Andrews resort has cemented its position as a leading golf destination by being voted the International Association of Golf Tour Operators’ (IAGTO) European Golf Resort of the Year 2012 .....read the full story »


Friday, November 18th, 2011

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Emirate’s Golf in Tourism Drive

‘Golf in Abu Dhabi’ initiative emphasises diversity of Playing Experiences and Destination Competitiveness .....read the full story »

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La Manga Club leads the way for Environmental Sustainability

One of Europe’s premier sport and lifestyle resorts has made significant reductions to both its energy consumption and water usage .....read the full story »


Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

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Survey reveals key influencing factors in golf travel

IGTM: New golf travel survey reveals 70% of golfers say ‘word-of-mouth’ is the most influential factor when choosing a golf holiday destination


Monday, November 14th, 2011

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2012 Open Tickets On Sale Now

Be the first to book your place at the 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes and buy your daily or season ticket in time for Christmas .....read the full story »