Golf Tourism

Donnafugata is a safe heaven for golfers in winter

By: 2013. 12. 19.

Although I prefer to write about business issues and topics, but when I was outside today I had to realize winter is here... So I was really happy to see warming pictures about Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa.  Donnafugata…

Troon Golf is helping frozen Russian golfers

By: 2013. 12. 16.

I am just kidding. Troon Golf keeps expanding globally. As part of their expansion they will launch first-ever indoor city golf center in Moscow called City Golf. The new indoor golfing facility, will be in the center of Moscow.…

Las Colinas Golf & Country Club is supporting disabled golfers

By: 2013. 11. 30.

I think in golf clubs there are two minorities: 1. female golfers and 2. disabled golfers/people. In my previous posts I wrote about the importance of promoting and supporting women's participation in golf and in golf clubs' life.…

Turkish Airlines Open from tomorrow with Martin Kaymer

By: 2013. 11. 06.

One more day left until the start of Turkish Airlines Open. My source said that over 2,000 guests arrived to the opening ceremony of the event today at The Maxx Royal Belek Golf & Spa. The event pitted…

Turkish Airlines Open in the Montgomerie Maxx Royal

By: 2013. 10. 20.

I don't want to waste too much time on the Montogmerie Maxx Royal golf course. The photos will tell everything. I would only add very few words: Turkish Airlines Open: November 7th – 10th. 77 of the world’s…

Ernie Els’ contribution to Malaysia’s golf tourism

By: 2013. 10. 20.

Back in February I had already written about the golf tourism opportunities of Malaysia. Since then IAGTO published its Golf Tourism 2013 report that shows growing demand for Malaysian golf courses. Malaysia became the 15th in importance to…

What is the best golf development in Europe?

By: 2013. 10. 13.

European Tour’s latest destination, PGA Catalunya Resort was awarded at European Property Awards as the best golf development in Europe. For PGA Catalunya Resort this is not the first recognition. They hold the 5th position in Golf World magazine's…

TIP: How to choose golf vacation packages?

By: 2013. 06. 17.

We as golf travelers are not spoilt when it comes to golf vacation packages. I am that kind of golfer who leaves golf vacation package selection to the last moment. I know it is not so smart, but…

US Open Championship tickets from Callaway Golf on mobile

By: 2013. 06. 11.

Hey guys, if you want to buy tickets for the next US Open Championship in Merion Golf Club, then I've got a bad news for you. Every tickets are sold. However at the same I've got a goods…

Golf challenge day in St Andrews: 50+ miles within a day

By: 2013. 04. 29.

In June 4 amateur golfers Graeme Dawson, Gary Davidson, Ally Love and Angus Watson set out to complete each of the 189 golf holes (of 11 golf courses; par of 740, playing time of 22) in and around St…

Why women are important in golf tourism?

By: 2013. 04. 15.

In 2009 I started to realize when I talked with my business partners from various industries that there is a dramatic shift toward women as primary influencer in many business situations (tourism, health, car etc.). It isn't a…

HSBC’s prediction on golf’s future

By: 2013. 02. 26.

First I intended to write about Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, then I came across with HSBC's report on golf's future. In general there are no big surprises in this report: the shift towards Asia; In China and…

Hole in one in Malaysia

By: 2013. 02. 11.

When we read in the Golf's 2020 Vision (by HSBC) report about the rise and importance of Chinese and Indian golf market, we should not neglect such golf markets like the Malaysian one. The Malaysian golf market's value in…

The golfers chose again The Belfry

By: 2013. 01. 24.

I am pretty skeptical about awards and titles (e.g. Superbrand, Golf Digest etc.). May be in two cases I am ready to accept such titles: people's choice (Although it also can be manipulated.) and how the company/brand/whatever is…

Abu Dhabi is striving for bigger slice from golf tourism

By: 2013. 01. 21.

At the end of last year, in December and October I had already written about the success of Abu Dhabi in golf tourism. Abu Dhabi Golf Club became the Best Course in the Middle East at the coveted Asia Pacific…

Abu Dhabi’s golf tourism success

By: 2012. 12. 10.

In this year we have seen three dominant trends in the global luxury goods market: globalization, consolidation and diversification. Luxury goods have also become more affordable to a wider range of consumers than ever before, as personal incomes rise in…

Who will be the European Tour players in 2013?

By: 2012. 11. 07.

As we are coming closer to the real winter, I look with envy on our Spaniard friends who can always find a golf course in their country where they can play without jackets and enjoy the sun.  I…

2013 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship

By: 2012. 10. 31.

Probably many of us are thinking in these days about to extend our membership at our golf course. I am little bit puzzled because I do not know a golf course that is worth to join. If you can…

When I found Jack Nicklaus in Barcelona

By: 2012. 10. 27.

I have just came back from Barcelona. This is really a lovely city. Around the city there are 10 golf courses. If you are lack of time + want to see as much as possible of the famous…

Hire golf club for lower costs

By: 2012. 09. 06.

As I am planning my holiday in Barcelona, I am wondering shall I take my golf clubs with me or leave them at home. Golf club rental must be a good business since more and more companies are…