Madeira to host World Golf Awards 2024 The beautiful islands of Madeira will play host to the 11th annual World Golf Awards 21-22 November 2024. Leading names from the golfing world will join VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what will mark the first World Golf Awards to take place in Madeira. The prize-giving evening at Savoy Palace from Savoy Signature, Funchal will form the climax of an exclusive golfing itinerary, which will include golf at the two world-class courses of Santo da Serra and Palheiro. The ceremony will bring together golf tourism leaders fro ..read more

Vietnam’s Ba Na Hills Golf Club Nominated at this year’s World Golf Awards   Ba Na Hills Golf Club has yet again been nominated as “Vietnam’s Best Golf Course” and “Asia’s Best Golf Course” by the World Golf Awards (WGA) – the most prestigious organization in golf tourism worldwide. Recognition demonstrates our dedication and ongoing commitment to providing world-class golf experiences. Every vote cast indicates your support and the team at Ba Na Hills greatly appreciates it. How to cast your vote Step 1: Enter the link or scan the QR code below: “Vietnam’s Best Golf Course”: https://worl ..read more

Monty hosting Legends at Trump International   Colin Montgomerie has signed up as host of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. The eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup legend will proudly be putting his name to the Legends Tour’s flagship event at the end of July when it returns to the Aberdeenshire venue.   Peter Baker won the 2023 event, which drew in record crowds who saw the former Ryder Cup player claim victory by six shots after rounds of 69, 66, 69 and 72 in a season where he won four times and went on to t ..read more

Tecina Golf will remain open while Hotel Jardín Tecina embarks on this exciting innovation project La Gomera, April 4th, 2024. Hotel Jardín Tecina is committed to authenticity and exclusivity with its new modernisation project that will see the light of day in 2024. This was stated by Andrés Marín, CEO of Fred Olsen S.A., the company that owns Hotel Jardín Tecina, a leading hotel establishment in La Gomera, which will embark on an exciting process of innovation as of April 8th. The renovation process “will reaffirm the commitment to exclusivity and customer satisfaction, preserving its authen ..read more

Situated on the shoreline of a rugged peninsula, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links first opened for play in 1995. Located just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is the perfect location for anyone looking to enjoy a break in Ireland’s capital. Jameson Golf Links is an 18 hole course spread across 203 acres and is set on the grounds of the old Jameson Estate of St. Marnocks. the course has played host to professional and amateur events including the 2008 and 2009 Ladies Irish Open and the 2021 Irish Challenge. Jameson Golf Links makes full ..read more

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Six Unique Championship Courses and Hidden Gems – One Great Escape to the Highlands of Scotland. **PLAY ANY OF THESE SCOTTISH TOP 100 RANKED GOLF COURSES FOR ONLY £85.00 PER PERSON – 2024 SEASON** (minimum of 3 courses to be played) Tain Golf Club “This Classic Old Tom Morris Championship Links is a must for all Golfing Connoisseurs” – Sir Bob Charles, 1963 British Open Champion Overlooking the Dornoch Firth, Tain arguably offers one of the best settings imaginable in the highlands for a round of golf. With sea on one side and the backdrop of the mountains beh ..read more

TEE TIMES GOLF AGENCY NEW PARTNERSHIP   We are pleased to announce an exciting partnership between Tee Times Golf Agency and the three golf courses located on the stunning island of Madeira. We provide exclusive and competitive tour operator rates for all the golf courses in Madeira, along with preferred access to online green fees and a variety of additional options to ensure a memorable experience on the island. Madeira, a natural paradise nestled in the Atlantic, is renowned for its breath-taking natural beauty, mild climate, and exceptional golf courses, making it an ideal destination ..read more

LOOKING BACK OVER 30 YEARS AT FANCOURT  Garden Route (George) – On 11 April, Fancourt’s owners and the team at Fancourt took time out to celebrate three decades of the Plattner Family’s intimate involvement with this fabled international golf estate, set in the shadows of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains. On the occasion of their 30th anniversary at Fancourt, Sabine Plattner – wife of proprietor Dr Hasso Plattner and mother to Tina and Steffi – revealed the family’s deep affiliation with the estate and its people; the area, country and continent. The phenomenon that is Fancourt today was ..read more

THE JAMES BRAID HIGHLAND GOLF TRAIL James Braid was a club maker, professional golfer and course designer who was born in Fife in 1870 and died in London in 1950. Trained as a carpenter and joiner, he started his golf career on the links course of Elie and moved to London in 1893 to become the club-maker for the Army and Navy Stores.  His first job as a professional was at the Romford Golf Club starting in 1896.  He was runner up in the British Open in 1897 and won the Open at Muirfield in 1901 and won four more Opens at St Andrews in 1905, Muirfield in 1906, Prestwick in 1908 and S ..read more