Travel News
Wigwam Golf Club Unveils New Footgolf Course and Program
The Wigwam Golf Club recently unveiled a new FootGolf program on the club ’ s Patriot Course . Every day after 2:30 PM FootGolfers can enjoy 18-holes of FootGolf for just $ 15 per person , while kids 15 and under are charged their age . FootGolf balls ( soccer balls ) are available to rent in The Wigwam Golf Shop for $ 3 . The Wigwam ’ s FootGolf course is American FootGolf League certified and is the first of its kind at an Arizona resort property . FootGolf is a fun and growing sport that requires players to kick a soccer ball into cups / holes located yards away from golf greens by using as few attempts as possible . The course is shorter , the cups are bigger ( 21-inches ) and the entire family can play together . Plus , FootGolf can be played in about half the time as a round of golf .
www . wigwamarizona . com
On Thursday , 16th March 2017 , representatives from seven of the leading Golf Clubs in the North of Scotland gathered together at Muir of Ord Golf Club to launch an exciting new James Braid Highland Golf Trail . All courses were either wholly or partly designed by the renowned golf course designer and former 5-time Open champion , James Braid , and with that shared link in mind they have combined to develop a new website :
www . jamesbraidhighland . golf
Guests Tuck in to Gloria ’ s Generosity
Gloria Hotels & Resorts broke with tradition and generously gave away the birthday presents at their 20th Anniversary Tournament & Gastronomy Week . The stunning five-star luxury resort in Belek on the Turkish Riviera opened its doors for the first time in 1997 and is hosting a series of exciting events to mark the occasion throughout 2017 . The latest celebration saw 220 returning guests take part in a variety of formats , ranging from team , pairs , individual and Texas scramble in a five-day festival of golf and gastronomy with guests from UK , Italy , Sweden , Russia , Belgium , France and Turkey among those taking part .
www . gloria . com . tr / en
Hong Kong Ladies Open 2017
The Hong Kong Golf Club announced that the 3rd Hong Kong Ladies Open would be held again from 9th June till 11th June 2017 at the historical Old Course of Hong Kong Golf Club , Fanling , New Territories in Hong Kong . The Hong Kong Golf Club which is one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia region with 127 years history , and the most exclusive golf club in Hong Kong is now ready to welcome more than 100 women players from worldwide .
www . lagtpro . com
The Grove Wins Prestigious ‘ Ultimate Golf Resort ’ Accolade at 59Club Industry Awards
The Grove , London ’ s country estate , has underlined its position as one of the UK ’ s finest golf destinations , by claiming ‘ The Ultimate Golf Resort ’ accolade at the annual 59club Service Excellence Awards . The resort , set within 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside , less than 25 miles from central London , claimed the coveted award during a glittering ceremony staged at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in the West Midlands . Regarded by many as the golf industry ‘ Oscars ’, the 59club Service Excellence Awards recognise all business elements , including sales , service , operations , retail , food and beverage , venue facilities and management .
www . thegrove . co . uk
POP stars Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy from Boyzlife will be amongst the golfers tuning up and teeing off at a unique charity golf event in May to raise money for the budding sports stars of tomorrow . ‘ Golf and Guitars ’ promises to inject a little ‘ rock and hole ’ into the peaceful tranquillity normally associated with the game of golf , and offers local golfers a chance to test their metal against a mix of celebrities and well-known local musicians . With proceeds going towards the Mary Peters Trust , ‘ Golf and Guitars ’, in association with online golf booking site GolfNow , will take place at Holywood Golf Club , where local superstar Rory McIlroy learned his trade . To find out more about Golf and Guitars , book a tee-off time or purchase tickets for the live music gig , click on :
www . golfandguitars . co . uk
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