Discover Royal Portrush, Royal Birkdale and St Andrews: Here’s The Travel Guide to The Open Championship, Find Out Now

 

The world’s best go head to head as The Open, golf’s oldest and most international major championship, arrives in the United Kingdom. Each year, the tournament travels from one place to another, with plenty of beautiful towns, historic sites and natural wonders to explore for golf fans, or anyone traveling along. A thorough travel guide that takes in the full scope of current and future stops: Royal Portrush, Royal Birkdale and the hallowed Old Course at St Andrews.

Greg Norman-designed golf course opens at Mandarina, Mexico’s esteemed ultra-luxury resort destination

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RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO – Mandarina, the luxury resort and residential destination developed by RLH Properties on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, home to the three Michelin-keyed
One&Only Mandarina and forthcoming Rosewood Mandarina hotels, announced the opening of the Mandarina Golf Club. Designed by legendary golfer and golf course designer, Greg Norman, this exquisite 9-hole short course rounds out Mandarina’s five-star oceanfront amenities, adding a thoughtful blend of scenic beauty and playability.

Golf by Journey: driving commercial success for UK resorts

 

CHELTENHAM, UK – Hotel technology company Journey is teeing up golf resorts for commercial success with their new Golf module, part of Journey’s Experience Management System (EMS).

New golf retreat available at Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta

 PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO – Casa Velas, a boutique adults-only hotel in Puerto Vallarta, has launched a new Golf Wellness Retreat, seamlessly converging the beloved sport with luxury and well-being. Embracing a holistic approach, the retreat integrates the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of golf with comprehensive wellness and spa offerings at Casa Velas creating the perfect getaway for golf lovers and wellness enthusiasts alike.

New golf travel brand emerges from Old Sod Travel

 

HINGHAM, MA – Old Sod Travel announce the launch of its new specialty brand, Old Sod Golf. Born from the significant amount of golf trips hosted each year, the new brand is dedicated to curating unforgettable golf trips to the legendary courses of Scotland (the birthplace of golf), Ireland, England, and Wales – some of the most coveted golf destinations throughout Europe. Old Sod Golf creates personalized, luxury golf experiences that every golf enthusiast dreams of.

NEOM announces Gidori, its residential golf community

 NEOM, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Gidori – an exclusive private golf community set amidst the breathtaking coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba – as the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.

ABTA LifeLine unveils inaugural fun golf day

 ABTA LifeLine is inviting the travel industry to join its first ‘Fun Golf Day’ in order to raise funds for travel people in need.

All are invited whether a scratch golfer or Sunday hacker.

RAINES RENOVATES HISTORIC GOLF CLUB

 

With the legacy of the historic Donald Ross-designed course at the heart of the company’s vision, Raines, in partnership with Bobby Weed Golf Design, has transformed the Waynesville Inn & Golf Club into “a perfect blend of refined amenities and top-notch golf” within the Western North Carolina landscape.

International Golf Tournament back in Victoria

 

The Andrews Labor Government is bringing the Vic Open back to Victoria, with the international golf tournament set to return at 13th Beach Golf Links on the Bellarine Peninsula in 2024.

Prestigious international golf event returns to Melbourne in 2028

 

The Presidents Cup will be contested at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne’s iconic Sandbelt region when the prestigious international golf event returns to Melbourne in 2028, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.

Indian golfers see Sabah as more than golfing destination

 

Indian golf tour experts and enthusiasts, who are in the state to explore courses with a unique landscape, viewed Sabah as a destination beyond golf.

Valencia is Europe’s top destination for a golf vacation, says Forbes Advisor

 Valencia, Catalonia, and Madrid have been named the top three golf destinations in Europe according to a new study by Forbes Advisor. The Golf Index 2023 analysed and ranked European golf courses based on a variety of crucial factors, making it easier for golf enthusiasts to plan their next golf vacation.

National Golf Day celebrates community engagement for golfers

 

National Golf Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the 10th of May, bringing together golf enthusiasts from around the world to recognize and promote the sport.

Central Vietnam attracts golf tourists with new air links

 

New and reestablished air links with important markets including Japan, Korea, India, and China will allow golf tourism to take flight again in Central Vietnam. That’s the view from the Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) — a freshly rebooted destination marketing organization that links the region’s best signature golf courses.

Sensible Weather announces partnership with the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures

 LOS ANGELES – Sensible Weather, a climate technology and insurance company focused on helping consumers understand climate and change the way they interact with the weather, announced that it has closed a strategic investment to extend the company’s Weather Guarantee coverage to PGA-affiliated golf facilities in partnership with EP Golf Ventures.

FMI: Golf tourism market is emerging as a favourite tourist option for people all across the world

 

Whether for entertainment, primary motivation or secondary activity, golf attracts thousands of travellers every year. Considering this enthusiasm for a sport, many global organisations and tour operators have started arranging golf tours, which is not only boosting the sport but also creating opportunities for tourism in that particular place.

Five Iron Golf takes it to the beach with Casa de Campo partnership

 

NEW YORK - Five Iron Golf has announced Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, the world-class golf and vacation destination located in the Dominican Republic, as the newest sponsor of the Five Iron Golf Leagues.

Calver tips Vietnam to regain status as golf travel’s biggest noise

 

Pre-pandemic the buzz about Vietnam’s golf courses was almost as loud as the motorbike horns that soundtrack daily life in major cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Second golf course underway fro Quivira Los Cabos

 

LOS CABOS, MEXICO – Situated at the tip of the Baja Peninsula and just 10 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas - in a dramatic setting marked by windswept dunes, sheer cliffs and lush desert foothills - Jack Nicklaus, golf’s greatest champion and globally acclaimed golf course designer, crafted a world-class layout that redefined the Cabo golf experience when the Quivira’s Golf Club opened in 2014.

Golf courses across Ireland more beautiful than well-known tourist attractions, according to new research

 

With tourism opening back up, millions of UK holidaymakers are set to jump on a plane over the coming months to get some well-deserved holiday time.