Winners include Georgia ’ s legendary Augusta National Golf Club , crowned ‘ World ’ s Best Golf Course ’. Ryder Cup winning captain José María Olazábal was named ‘ Golf Course Designer of the Year ’, following in the steps of previous winners Jack Nicklaus , Gary Player and Sir Nick Faldo . Golfing icon and ten-time major winner Annika Sorenstam was the recipient of the ‘ Lifetime Achievement Award ’. The beauty of Australia ’ s golf courses , which range from coastal links to wild greens , was acknowledged with the title of ‘ World ’ s Best Golf Destination ’. On the opposite side of the globe , England ’ s The Belfry , also emerged as one of the big winners with the accolade for ‘ World ’ s Best Golf Hotel ’. In the newcomer categories , Vietnam ’ s Hoiana Shores Golf Club – home to a spectacular new 18-hole links seaside course – was voted ‘ World ’ s Best New Golf Course ’. Meanwhile ‘ World ’ s Best New Golf Development ’ went to Navarino Hills , Costa Navarino , Greece .
Golf Saudi was acknowledged with ‘ The Golf Vision Award ’ for its pivotal role in transforming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a world-class golf tourism destination . The results follow a year-long search for the world ’ s top golf tourism and hospitality brands . Votes were cast by professionals working in the golf industry and by the public ( golf tourism consumers ). Chris Frost , Managing Director , World Golf Awards , said : “ Our winners represent the very best of the global golf tourism and hospitality sector and my congratulations to each of them . They have all demonstrated remarkable resilience in a year of unprecedented challenges .” The World Golf Awards 2020 programme received a record number of votes cast by the public . This shows that the appetite for golf tourism has never been stronger and bodes well for the industry ’ s future as the global recovery begins .
Other winners included Ireland (‘ Europe ’ s Best Golf Destination ); The Carriage House at Adare Manor , Ireland (‘ World ’ s Best Golf Clubhouse ’); Park Hyatt Dubai (‘ Middle East ’ s Best Golf Hotel ); Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (‘ Middle East ’ s Best Golf Course ’); Callaway (‘ World ’ s Best Golf Club Brand ); and Sentosa Golf Club , Singapore (‘ World ’ s Best Eco Friendly Golf Facility ’).
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