Two years ago, I mentioned that Chart Hills Golf Club would build a new 6-hole ‘The Loop’ par-3 golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Does that ring a bell? Chart Hills has just completed the construction of…
St Andrews Links Trust has announced a record year for 2023 with unprecedented demand and revenue across its golf courses and facilities, with 283,082 rounds played at the historic venue. St Andrews Links Trust, the body responsible for…
Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) has been awarded the commission to design a new golf course for Cotton Bay Club on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The original Cotton Bay Golf Club…
The 31st edition, 2024 Luzhou Laojiao Guojiao 1573 World Corporate Golf Challenge World Final, will be held in Hainan, the second-largest island in China. The World Corporate Golf Challenge global committee and the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio,…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affluent purchasers prefer larger, more private indoor spaces as they devote more time to their residences. They are again embracing the gated community and private club model, including country, yacht, and golf clubs.…
Arrow Global, a leading European vertically integrated asset manager, acquired three Vilamoura hotels – Dom Pedro Portobelo, Dom Pedro Marina, and Dom Pedro Vilamoura – along with five flagship Vilamoura golf courses – Old Course, Pinhal, Laguna, Millennium,…
Finca Cortesin has just confirmed the appointment of José Ignacio Olea as its new Director of Golf. With over two decades of invaluable experience in the golf industry, encompassing diverse operational, managerial, leadership, and sales roles. José Ignacio…
After 14 years, it was time to say goodbye to the Club Car Precedents golf carts at the Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyprus. The outgoing golf cart fleet has clocked up around 1.8 million kilometers since 2010. The…
AI technology's potential advantages and benefits for the golf industry are being considered as we head into 2024. It is worth noting that AI technology has already been utilized in certain segments, such as sports equipment and lawn…
I am really curious about the criteria(s) by which Golf World ranks the different resorts worldwide! It is widely acknowledged that awards and recognition serve as a means of external validation for the quality and performance of a…
Here are the latest stay-and-play packages that SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel has to offer. I will write the most important details you need to know below. The headline act of the new collection of packages…
It has come to my attention that the majority of golf tour operators tend to prioritize the preparation of packages for prominent international golf tournaments rather than the organization of their own golf events. Please correct me if…
I have been keeping an eye on the progress of The Cabot Collection for a while now. I'm interested in how they select their locations, golf course designers, and other aspects of their business. As part of my…
I have the impression that the luxury property market is doing well despite the uncertainty, stubborn inflation, interest rate gyrations, etc. Amidst changing times, traditional buyers continue to seek the serenity of waterfront luxury and the peacefulness of…
Last year, I reported to you regarding the Golf Passport by Cascais, which has partnered with Zest.Golf, a channel manager technology company. Zest.Golf's solution was also found to be compelling by Barcelona Golf Destination. It’s crucial for golf…
I have got the impression that Rosewood Hotels & Resorts (30 hotels at this moment & 24 under construction) is intentionally looking for properties away from tourist epicenters. One of the elements of the formula for luxury hotels…
I was so thrilled when I heard about the opportunity to play St Andrews' Old Course in reverse, and it immediately brought to mind two other incredible golf courses that I can't wait to tell you about! These…
For a considerable time, I have been underscoring the significance of social proof as a central tool for attaining trust, soliciting interest, and ultimately boosting sales. In light of this, I will refrain from repeating myself. If you…
I've attended a few IGTM events and heard much about Morocco as a golf destination. It's piqued my interest! I even had the chance to report on Assoufid Golf Club and Atalayoun Golf Resort. Last week, I met…
It is gratifying to observe that the golf industry has seen an increase in sustainability success stories as of late. Such instances of environmental stewardship are a testament to the industry's growing consciousness of its impact on the…