| |  David Seaman, the ex-Arsenal and England goalkeeper, has revealed his affection for the popular golfing region of the Algarve.
The area on the southern tip of Portugal, which boasts over 30 golf courses and 300 days of sunshine a year, has won a place in Seaman's heart since the stopper ended his playing days. Continue Reading: Ex-England stopper loves Algarve  |  |
| |  The Algarve offers a wide range of dramatically varied settings to golfers over its 300 different courses, one critic has highlighted.
In a review of the region, the Northern Echo's Paul Fraser has drawn attention to the contrasting scenery which can be enjoyed in one of golf's hotspots. Continue Reading: Variety the key to Algarve | |
| |  Thailand has taken its first steps towards convincing the world of its merits as a golf holiday destination by impressing a group of travel agents invited to check out two resorts.
Lucky members of the Australian travel industry went on a five-day "familiarisation" trip to Bangkok and Hua Hin - to resorts less-known to international tourists compared to the established golf destinations of Phuket and Pattaya. Continue Reading: Thailand impresses as golf destination | |
| |  The Turkish golf hub of Antalya has been awarded with the distinction of Golf Destination of the Year in the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) awards.
Golf in Turkey has become a major tourism attraction with 14 courses springing up in recent years and a projected number of 30 new venues on the horizon. Continue Reading: Turkish golf hub Antalya scoops prize | |
| |  India is emerging as one of the world's fastest growing golf tourism destinations.
The Asian country boasts a booming economy with nine per cent growth and as a result recreation facilities such as golf courses have seen an increasing demand. Continue Reading: India emerges as up-and-coming golf destination | |
| |  Golfers who enjoy a bottle of fine wine as much as a round of golf in the sunshine will be pleased to know that a Golf & Wine Academy will be held in California this October.
Known for tasty Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays as well as courses such as the Pebble Beach Golf Links, California would seem a fitting location in which to celebrate two of the world's favourite pastimes. Continue Reading: California hosts golf and wine academy | |
| |  Bulgaria is planning to put itself on the golf tourism map with a programme of heavy investment into course infrastructure in coming years.
A backing of some €300 million which would help fund the development of venues, possibly in the Black Sea region of the country, could be secure if the state agrees to help private investors, reports the Sofia News Agency:
Chair of the National Tourist Board, Krassimir Gergov, pointed to neighbouring . Continue Reading: Fancy a game in Bulgaria? | |
| |  Families are being offered the opportunity to brush up their golf skills in the tropical climes of Hawaii.
Groups staying on the islands are being encouraged to pass though venues on Maui, Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu for day-long or weekend stays. Continue Reading: Family golf school launched in Hawaii | |
| |  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. Continue Reading: Cuba to focus on golf | |
| |  Turkey's government has set its sights on becoming one of Europe's top destinations for golf holidays, with the development of over 100 new courses on the agenda, new reports suggest
According to Dream Homes Worldwide, plans are afoot to dramatically increase the number of golf venues in the Mediterranean country, which currently stands at less than 20. Continue Reading: Turkey aims to become golf tourism giant | |
| |  The popularity of golf cruising - trips on which players can combine the relaxation of a holiday on water with a tour of several different courses - is currently soaring, according to one operator.
Trips are now being offered to destinations such as southern France, the Mediterranean and South Africa, with new packages to Great Lakes region and Canadian Maritime Provinces of North America. Continue Reading: Golf cruising anyone? | |
| |  Turkey boasts the perfect terrain for developing golf courses according to the designer of a new Bodrum site.
Kevin Ramsey of the firm Dale and Ramsey, who have designed over 160 courses in 26 different countries, explained that the Aegean coast is fast-becoming a favourite European golf destination. Continue Reading: Turkey is suited to golf, says course designer | |
| |  A golfer from Northampton is taking his passion for the game to new heights - 5,895m to be exact - in a world record attempt to tee off from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Andrew Winfield, a 50-year-old lawyer, trekked for seven days with his specially-adapted collapsible six iron so he could launch a shot from the summit of the Tazananian mountain. Continue Reading: The holes of Kilimanjaro | |
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