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World Golf Awards recognises finest golf brands of 2023 at Abu Dhabi ceremony .
World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed this year ’ s best golf organisations at its 10th annual Gala Ceremony in Abu Dhabi .
The Australian golfing legend-turneddesigner Greg Norman was named ‘ Golf Course Designer of the Year ’. Serapong Course at Singapore ’ s Sentosa Golf Club emerged victorious by taking the coveted title of ‘ World ’ s Best Golf Course ’.
Portugal enjoyed a strong showing , with the sun-soaked nation named ‘ World ’ s Best Golf Destination ’, and The Algarve ’ s Quinta do Lago – South Course claiming ‘ Europe ’ s Best Golf Course ’. Dunas Golf Course , Terras da Comporta collected two best newcomer categories : ‘ Europe ’ s Best New Golf Course ’ and ‘ World ’ s Best New Golf Course ’.
Apes Hills Barbados , with its lush tropical setting and stunning coastal views , was voted ‘ World ’ s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility ’, and also claimed the title for ‘ Caribbean ’ s Best Golf Course ’. LIV Golf Adelaide took ‘ World ’ s Best Golf Event of the Year ’, and LIV Golf took the ‘ World ' s Best Golf Innovation Award ’.
Our very own Destination Golf guides won the “ World ’ s Best Golf Travel Magazine ” for the 5th consecutive year . Video Blog : https :// destinationgolf . travel / worlds-best-golf-travel-guide /
Country winners included Trump
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International Golf Links , which was named ‘ Scotland ’ s Best Golf Course ’. The Belfry won ‘ England ' s Best Golf Hotel ’ with The Brabazon voted ‘ England ’ s Best Golf Course ’.
This year ’ s edition of World Golf Awards proved a global gathering of the golf industry , with pioneers and golf figureheads travelling from across the world to attend . The prize-giving ceremony at Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island marked the climax of a golf itinerary which included the World Golf Awards Classic played at Yas Links Abu Dhabi , the first true links course in the Middle East .
Chris Frost , Managing Director , World Golf Awards , said : “ Abu Dhabi has proven to be a world-class destination for what has been a magnificent gathering of the global golf tourism industry to mark our
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