How will West Cliffs challenge the competitors?
Do you remember when I wrote in last October about the new golf course to be built right next to Praia D'el Rey? The new golf course, West Cliffs Golf Links is almost ready. Only 99 days left…
Do you remember when I wrote in last October about the new golf course to be built right next to Praia D'el Rey? The new golf course, West Cliffs Golf Links is almost ready. Only 99 days left…
PGA Catalunya Resort has appointed David Bataller as its new Director of Golf Operations. This could be a regular career news, but I think it is worth to understand what kind of achievement is this for both sides. David…
It was funny to read about the Secret Valley Golf Club (Cyprus; part of the Bank of Cyprus’ investment portfolio) that it is one of the most popular golf courses in Cyprus. Not so far away from the Secret…
I am always curious to read about Central European countries' golf clubs' efforts to attract golf tourists. This why I thought to write about two Polish golf clubs' latest initiative. Two of the leading golf clubs in Poland,…
Troon has been selected to manage the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida. The golf club was carved from 800 acres of prime Southwest Florida real estate. It features two 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf courses, the Gold and the Black.…
Probably you remember, that in last May, I wrote about that the PGA Catalunya Resort will add a new 5-star hotel, the Hotel Camiral in June following an investment of €33 million. So from now on, we can enjoy the…
Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke will host the spectacular Costa Smeralda Invitational at Pevero Golf Club on Saturday, June 25. The Pevero Golf Club is a par 72, 18 hole, 6717-yard golf course. It was designed by Robert…
Early this year, I have already written about that the PGA Catalunya Resort has enhanced its portfolio of rental properties by over 70% to include a larger mix of luxurious family houses, golf-fronted semi-detached villas. Most recently, PGA Catalunya Resort…
What is the real estate development concept of Zala Springs Golf Resort? Zala Springs Golf Resort is a unique development in Hungary. The resort is being positioned at the very top level and the aim is to deliver…
Bom Sucesso in Portugal has been announced as the latest member of the exclusive European Tour Properties network, becoming an official European Tour Destination. This year 2 other golf clubs joined the European Tour Properties network so far:…
Do we prefer more personal travel experiences over those provided by large hotel or travel companies? In 2015, more than 40 million people used the home rental service of Airbnb in 190 countries. I don't think PGA Catalunya Resort will be hurt…
Did you know that the first organic golf course has been opened at the Kobaldhof (Austria) in 2007? The Austrian golf course is maintained exclusively according to the strict criteria of organic farming. From a sustainability point of view, organic golf courses…
This weekend (5th-8th November) was held the full-3 day World Golf Awards program at the Conrad Algarve (it is the 2nd year in a row that the event is held in this luxury Algarve hotel). World Travel Awards celebrated earlier…
Bobby Jones has partnered with Golf Channel Academy (GCA) to become the official clothier to its network of 64 locations and more than 200 teaching professionals throughout North America. These are the details of this partnership: Bobby Jones provides: selection of complimentary…
Do you remember when I wrote in July about Al Zorah Golf Club? If not, then just a brief reminder. It will be a par-72, 18-hole golf course (designed by Nicklaus Design) in Ajman (I would say in…
La Manga Club Resort is one of the venues that was nominated in the ‘Best Golf Resort in the World’ category at the Telegraph Media Group's 2015 UltraTravel Awards. Thus La Manga Club is the only destination in continental Europe to…
Fairmont St Andrews, the luxury accommodation provider at the Home of Golf, has appointed Amy Yeates to the position of director of golf at the five-star resort. She will be responsible for the entire golf function at the…
In March I wrote about Hotel Reserva del Higuerón's agreement with Hilton Worldwide. This agreement was reached at the last Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin (ITB Berlin). As I wrote, Hotel Reserva del Higuerón will be rebranded to DoubleTree by Hilton Resort &…
The Morocco Matchplay will be played in Essaouria between February 7-12, 2016. The Morocco Matchplay is sponsored by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) and powered by HowDidiDo. The organizers are expecting that thousands of UK golfers will participate this summer to…
Donnafugata Golf Resort is one of the leading nominees to be named as the ‘Most Prestigious Sporting Venue 2015’ when the winners are announced at a lavish prize-giving ceremony in London on September 18. After 6 years Prestigious…