DESTINATION GOLF SCOTLAND 2023
For the first time in the nine-year history of the World Golf Awards , Scotland has been awarded the ultimate accolade of “ Best Golf Destination in the World .”
Around 200 guests from golfing destinations across the globe , attended the prestigious annual World Golf Award gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi this week ( 14 - 16 November 2022 ).
Both awards acknowledge and celebrate the quality of Scotland as a golfing destination and , as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic , everything Scotland has to offer to golf fans .
Widely regarded as the “ Home of Golf ”, Scotland has over 550 courses to play , including multiple championship venues and resorts , links courses , parkland courses and nine-hole courses .
The World Golf Awards , which is part of The World Travel Awards , serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism with winners chosen by tour operators , media and golf fans from across the world .
Scotland ’ s first win of the night came during the Best Golf Destination in Europe category followed by the top recognition of Best Golf Destination in the World .
Gary Wilkinson and Alan Grant
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