13 . Palmares feasts on Michelin Star success Palmares feasts on success as Clubhouse Restaurant retains Michelin Star for the fourth consecutive year . One of the most prestigious honours to be bestowed on a restaurant , the team at Al Sud – led by renowned chef Louis Anjos – has once again retained the coveted accolade it first received just six months after opening . Situated within the 27-hole resort ’ sclubhouse , Al Sud enjoys magnificent views over the Bay of Lagos and the Alvor Estuary and opened to much acclaim .
14 . Terras da Comporta raises its game with new Trugolf Partnership The Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta – the most talked-about golf course design project in 2023 – continues to push the boundaries after signing an agreement to become the first course in Portugal to be digitalised and available to play across a variety of golf software platforms .
15 . Apes Hill Barbados welcomes golfing legend Ian Woosnam as official ambassador Former Masters champion joined by Ladies European Tour star Carly Booth in new partnership with luxury Caribbean destination . Apes Hill Barbados has unveiled decorated and legendary golfer Ian Woosnam as a global ambassador for the luxury golf and real-estate community after agreeing a long-term partnership .
16 . The 5 * Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort awarded Green Key , First Responsible Tourism Certificate Earlier in this year , The 5 * Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort was officially awarded the Green Key certificate . The distinction recognises the resort ’ s commitment to the preservation of its environment over the past two decades . Present on five continents , the Green Key certificate is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operations within the tourism industry . Terre Blanche ’ s CEO , Marc Delauné says , “ We feel immense pride in this recognition . Since its inception two decades ago , Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort has consistently been at the forefront of eco-friendly and environmental preservation initiatives among European resorts .”
17 . La Réserve links at Heritage Resorts in Mauritius is officially open As the Indian Ocean region ’ s first and only contemporary links , the new layout in Mauritius transforms Heritage Golf Cub into the only 45-hole golf destination in the area with two courses that host DP World Tour events . Set to welcome some of the top professionals from across the world , who are members of the European and South African ( Sunshine ) tours , La Réserve Golf Links will provide a challenging stage of pure golfing drama , including Course designer Louis Oosthuizen will play the $ 1.2 million Mauritius Open
18 . Tuscany ’ s Argentario to Host Italian Open in 2025 Following the resounding success of the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome , the Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort on the Monte Argentario promontory in the Maremma region of Tuscany will host the Italian Open on the DP World Tour in late Spring 2025 .
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