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Amendoeira celebrates landmark 10th edition of Oceânico World Kids Golf Championship
Portugal ’ s luxury golf resort looking forward to welcoming Europe ’ s best junior golfers for the 10th year in-arow with extra special event programme
Amendoeira Golf Resort will stage the 10th edition of its Oceânico World Kids Golf Championship over the renowned Faldo and O ’ Connor Jnr courses from 23 – 27 July 2018 , as it strengthens its commitment to inspire young golfers from around the globe .
Elite golfers Czech out PGA National Turkey ahead of new season
The Czech Republic ’ s next generation of golf stars will have high hopes of enjoying a successful summer after warming up for the new season with an elite training camp at the fivestar PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club .
Members of the Czech national men ’ s , women ’ s , boys ’ and girls ’ squads gathered at the prestigious resort in Belek this month for the chance to fine-tune their swings under the watchful eye of coaches Staffan Johansson and David Carter .
Enjoy “ Paradise ” as a Verdura VIP as European Tour returns
Last year ’ s winner of the inaugural Rocco Forte Open – Verdura , Álvaro Quirós , described the venue as “ paradise ” – and golfers keen to experience golfing nirvana for themselves , when the European Tour returns this year , can take advantage of some special VIP packages .
The 2018 version of the Rocco Forte Open – Verdura takes place at Sicily ’ s Verdura Resort from May 10-13 , and there is an array of VIP packages available for visiting golfers – including the chance to tee it up alongside the continent ’ s best players .
Experience Lumine Beach & Golf Community with new package offering for 2018
Leading Spanish venue and home to European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage releases new packages option to golfers looking for their spring getaway . Lumine Beach and Golf Community , Costa Daurada ’ s much-loved and highly regarded golf destination , is inviting golfers to experience its outstanding golf courses with a number of new package options . Home to the European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage , the resort offers championship golf , world-class service and a host of luxury facilities , completing what is one of the finest destinations on the coastline of the Mediterranean
Guest Room , Restaurant Renovations Complete at Mission Inn Resort & Club
Mission Inn Resort & Club recently completed a nearly $ 3.3-million resort renovation , highlighted by a refreshment of its 66 king , 110 double queen , and 38 club suites guest accommodations ( each club suite with minirefrigerator ), as well as new looks for multiple public areas and outdoor gathering spaces .
“ The renovation added a fresh modern look to the classic Old Florida resort ,” said S . Drew Toth , Director of Sales and Marketing . “ Appealing enhancements were also made to our six outdoor venues .”
Golf bookings up by 40 per cent in Italy , that ’ s Amore !
A new survey has revealed that Italy is the number one destination for travellers in 2018 and things are looking just as promising for Italian golf , with latest figures showing that the number of international green fees booked has risen by 40 per cent in the last three years .
Recent research for the 2017 World Travel Market has found that six out of ten UK people would prefer to visit Italy rather than the likes of the US , Greece and Spain , and the country ’ s golf courses are experiencing a boom with players eager to experience the new star of European golf tourism
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