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Travel News Amendoeira goes to top of the class with Tournament Golf College Future European Tour stars are learning some valuable lessons as part of an extensive training camp at Amendoeira Golf Resort. Students aged 18-21 enrolled at Tournament Golf College (TGC) is in its 11th year and is a combination of academic studies and golf development with a variety of degrees available to study with a view to a career in the golf industry. Branson Golf Destination news: Tiger Woods’ first public course opens for preview play March 6 Branson (Missouri) Golf Continues Growth and Top Destination Trajectory in 2020. Ozarks Oasis Welcomes New Tiger Woods’ Course, Payne’s Valley; Preview Play Starts on March 6. Much beloved for its live entertainment, welcoming atmosphere, and dozens of leisure attractions, Branson is increasingly becoming known as one of America’s best golf destinations. Race To Costa Del Sol starts in Australia A new Ladies European Tour season starts on Thursday with the Geoff King Motors Australian Ladies Classic at Bonville Golf Resort in New South Wales, the first event on the 2020 Race to Costa del Sol. The Race to Costa del Sol, which is the official LET ranking from 2020, offers a €250,000 bonus pool to the top three finishers. The Race begins in Australia with the first of 25 LET tournaments spanning 18 countries in a greatly enhanced 2020 LET schedule and concludes with the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España in Spain in late November. Bali continues to be one of South East Asia’s favourite golf destinations With our world in turmoil these days with coronavirus and many other issues, Bali continues to be a favoured haven in the sun for golf, relaxing on the beach or by the pool with some of the best food in the world. No cases of coronavirus have been reported in Indonesia or Bali so it is a great choice giving you peace of mind to book and enjoy a fantastic golf holiday package at a huge choice of beachfront hotels or villas. West Cliffs is a smash no.1 hit with European golfers Golfers across Europe have given their overwhelming approval to West Cliffs Golf Links after voting Cynthia Dye’s layout as their favourite golf course in Portugal – and the one offering the best value for money. Dye’s stunning links-style course, which is managed by Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort and opened less than three years ago, was the number one choice of members in the Golfhäftet Awards 2020, which were voted for by thousands of players all over the continent. Clubs to Hire makes its point with new loyalty scheme Golfers hiring their clubs through leading golf club rental company Clubs to Hire can now be rewarded with money off their next set, thanks to a new loyalty scheme. The Dublin- based company has launched a points-based loyalty system based on the value of the golfer’s booking. The loyalty points earned can then be used against future bookings and purchases. Volume 5 • Issue 51 13