Cuba is gearing up to turn itself into a golf tourism destination with plans to build ten more courses, according to new reports.
The Cuban Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero, says his country aims to build on the solitary course situated in capital Havana as part of a $177 million (£88.5 million) investment into tourism infrastructure.
It is hoped the marketing of Cuba as a desirable golf destination could provide a boost to the country's travel industry - which is worth £1 billion annually - mirroring the success of the neighbouring Dominican Republic in appealing to golfers.
A western diplomat explained to the Guardian: "They [the government] know they need to get more money into here and they know golf may be able to do that."
Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo have all helped design courses in the Dominican Republic, where former US presidents George H Bush and Bill Clinton have been known to play.
Cuba is gearing up to turn itself into a golf tourism destination with plans to build ten more courses, according to new reports.
