Tuesday, 21st May, 2013

Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category


Monday, May 20th, 2013

Mission Hills Haikou Clubhouse.

Asia Golf Tourism Convention heads to Mission Hills Haikou in 2014

Asia’s golf tourism industry will be gathering on China’s tropical island of Hainan next spring as the region’s most important golf tourism convention moves to award-winning golf resort Mission Hills Haikou


Friday, May 17th, 2013

Seve at La Manga in 1975

Ballesteros Honoured By La Manga Club with New Tournament

On Sunday 16 June, the Severiano Ballesteros Foundation Challenge will played over La Manga Club’s famed South Course in aid of the charity named after the star


Thursday, May 16th, 2013

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St Andrew’s newest Restaurant Gets off to a Tee

Forgan’s has been created in a warehouse building on the site of a former ‘cleek’ factory – the name originally given to number one irons – which sits behind the popular Mitchell’s Deli on Market Street


Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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Muirfield venue is Open for business

Businesses are being offered a rare chance to hold corporate events, such as client meetings and staff training days at the heart of The Open Championship at Muirfield


Monday, May 13th, 2013

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Ticket process launched for The 2014 Ryder Cup

Golf fans must complete a two-stage process that includes registering a photograph, before applying for tickets when the application process officially opens on Monday 10 June .....read the full story »


Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Media and tour operators pictured before the Golf In A Kingdom Cup was played at Siam Country Club’s Plantation course.

Golf In A Kingdom Launched Internationally

The international launch of Golf In A Kingdom has given further emphasis to Thailand’s status as a leader in global golf tourism .....read the full story »


Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Tour operators at Muscat Hills

Muscat Hills Plays Host to UK Golf Tour Operator Group Golf

Braemar Golf managed facility Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club, Oman, played host to a group of golf tour operators who were on an Oman Ministry of Tourism familiarisation visit .....read the full story »


Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Kiawah Island Ocean Course

Golfbreaks Goes ‘All-American’ at Golf Live

Trips to Kiawah, Pinehurst & PGA National up for grabs at next weekend’s Celtic Manor event


Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Diamond Country Club

Diamond Country Club becomes European Tour Destination

The stunning Austrian venue which hosts the Lyoness Open on The European Tour International Schedule is also now the recipient of the prestigious European Tour Destination accolade


Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Paul Clouting, general manager Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club, swings right handed and Christopher Oldrey, PGA Professional at Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club swings left handed at Adnam’s Brewery to launch the Suffolk Ale and Golf Trail

New tourist trail showcases Suffolk’s Golf and Ale

Hotel group aims to attract golfers for pints and pars


Friday, April 26th, 2013

Dartmouth Golf & Country Club

South Devon Golf Tour Experiences Boom in Bookings

Playing golf on the English Riviera is proving more popular than ever as bookings rise by ten per cent in 2013


Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Siam Country Club Plantation Course clubhouse where the Golf In A Kingdom launch event will be held on 1st May

Golf In A Kingdom Boosts Thai Golf Tourism

Thailand’s emergence as a major force in global golf tourism will be further enhanced next week with the international launch of Golf In A Kingdom, a collection of the country’s best golf clubs, hotels and resorts


Friday, April 19th, 2013

St Mellion International Resort

St Mellion Nominated in World Travel Awards

St Mellion International Resort, flagship property in the Crown Golf group, has been nominated as ‘England’s Leading Golf Resort’ in the World Travel Awards 2013

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Carr Golf launches Invitational Pro Am for ‘The Gathering’

Carr Golf has announced details of an Invitational Pro-Am which will be held in Dublin, Ireland from 21st to 25th October, to celebrate The Gathering”


Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Mark Howell Golf School at Donnafugata

Donnafugata Golf Schools Are Top of the Class

The deluxe Sicilian resort Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa is rapidly establishing itself as a centre of excellence for teaching programmes across Europe .....read the full story »


Monday, April 15th, 2013

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Host Your Own Ryder Cup-Inspired Golf Day At The Gleneagles Hotel

Suitable for any ability from beginners to professionals, golf enthusiasts that come to Gleneagles are in for a big treat


Friday, April 12th, 2013

Carya Golf Club, Turkey

KPMG: Turkey continues to shine in price-sensitive golf travel market

Turkey’s rising status as a golf holiday hot spot has been underlined by a new survey of golf tour operators compiled by KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice

Exterior of Trump Lodge Guestrooms

Trump Opens with New Guest Accommodation & Services

The newly restored lodge building has been transformed into luxury accommodation and now provides 6 lavish guestrooms


Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Andrew McIntyre with Gavin Abson, Head PGA Golf Professional, The Carrick on Loch Lomond

The Carrick on Loch Lomond Unveils Significant Investments

The Carrick unveils newly appointed Golf Professional and impressive new Golf Shop, whilst General Manager Ross Whitfield is elected to the Board of the prestigious Golf Tourism Scotland


Monday, April 8th, 2013

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Your Golf Travel Offers £1m Holiday Giveaway if McIlroy Wins Masters

The specialist golf travel operator is guaranteeing a full refund on all holidays booked in the week before the start of the Masters if the former world number one can clinch his first Green Jacket .....read the full story »


Friday, April 5th, 2013

GolfBreaks Master promotion

Golfbreaks.com Celebrates 15th Birthday with amazing Masters Prize

From the beginning of April all customers booking a golf break of any value or duration (for travel anytime in 2013) will automatically be entered into the prize draw


Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Turnberry Resort will host Cleveland Golf/Srixon Invitational 2012

Turnberry Resort Voted ‘Scotland’s Best Experience’

Readers of ‘bunkered’, Scotland’s leading golf magazine, show support for Ayrshire resort


Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

Golf de Mogador, Gary Player design in Essaouira, now available on GolfSwitch

GolfSwitch adds Morocco

GolfSwitch has joined up with Premium Leisure Events and Menara Travel to develop the Moroccan tee time business


Monday, March 25th, 2013

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Modry Las named as Poland’s top golf course

This is the second time that the Gary Player layout has picked up the award


Friday, March 22nd, 2013

David MacLaren, The European Tour’s Director of Property and Venue Development, and Land Fleesensee Managing Director Thomas Döbber-Rüther announce Golf & Country Club Fleesensee in Germany as the sixth European Tour Destination during the European Tour Properties Spring Conference at The Dutch

Golf & Country Club Fleesensee becomes European Tour Destination

This an exceptional golf venue resort situated less than 90 minutes from the German capital city of Berlin, is the sixth European Tour Destination, part of the European Tour’s exclusive network of world class golfing facilities