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WGA presenter Ela Clark The combination of phenomenal courses and a breath-taking Singapore skyline helped Sentosa Golf Club to the title of ‘World’s Best Golf Club’. Other winners on the night included England’s The Belfry (‘Europe’s Best Golf Hotel’ and ‘World’s Best Golf Hotel’); Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, Saudi Arabia (‘World’s Best Golf Clubhouse’); and Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club (‘India’s Best Golf Course’). Home winners included Saadiyat Beach Golf Club (‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Golf Course’) and Abu Dhabi Golf Club (‘United Arab Emirates’ Best Golf Course’). The ceremony also saw World Golf Awards welcome Golf Saudi as Presenting Partner. With Saudi Arabia quickly establishing itself as one of the world’s most dynamic new golf markets, the new partnership highlights the ambition of the Kingdom to become an international golf destination. Majed Al-Sorour, CEO, Golf Saudi, said: “World Golf Awards is one of the game’s pre-eminent accolades and represents core values that align closely with our vision at Golf Saudi – excellence, global connectivity and dedication. As Saudi Arabia’s golf development programme gains momentum, greater integration with the global golf community is allowing us to build relations and develop pioneering initiatives that will determine how we build the game in the Kingdom.” World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and golf destinations. The World Golf Awards 2019 will focus on the leading 130 nations that are shaping the future of this dynamic industry. Launched in 2014, World Golf Awards aims to drive up standards within the golf tourism industry by rewarding the organizations that are leaders in their field. Votes are cast by professionals working within the golf industry and by the public (golf tourism consumers). World Golf Awards is the sister organization of World Travel Awards, currently celebrating its 26th anniversary. Contact Web: www.worldgolfawards.com Volume 4 • Issue 50 57