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world. It will make people happy for a long time to come!”
Chris Frost, Managing Director, World Golf Awards, said:“ Congratulations to Trump International Scotland for this remarkable triple win at World Golf Awards 2025. I’ ve been fortunate enough to visit the completed project, and it is world-class. The transformation of the region through this beautifully designed and architecturally sympathetic golf resort is remarkable. A true icon of luxury has been created, thanks to the vision and dedication of the Trump brand and its outstanding contribution to global golf tourism. President Donald J. Trump, Eric Trump, Sarah Malone and the entire team deserve great credit for bringing this extraordinary project to life.”
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President, The Trump Organization, said:“ We are incredibly proud and truly honored to be awarded three top World Golf Awards and to be named‘ World’ s Best Golf Course’ for our magnificent New Course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. From the outset, this property has been a labour of love. We have built the greatest 36 holes along the spectacular North Sea shoreline and are immensely grateful to World Golf Awards and all those who have supported us.”
The results follow a year-long search for the world’ s favourite golf tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by golf industry professionals, the media and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in each category named as the winner.
The awards didn’ t only honour courses or destinations. At the operational end, Fairways and FunDays from Ireland was named World’ s Best Golf Tour Operator 2025, while 54 Limited won Golf Advisory & Operations Team of the Year, highlighting excellence in managing and operating golf tours and services. LIV Golf Adelaide, The Grange Golf Club was recognised as‘ World’ s Best Golf Event of the Year’, with 54 Limited winning‘ Golf Advisory & Operations Team of the Year’.
Heritage Golf Club- La Réserve Golf Links, Mauritius( Indian Ocean ' s Best Golf Course).
Commenting on the winners, Mr. Chris Frost, Managing Director of World Golf Awards, said:“ We are delighted to unveil the best golf organisations of 2025 – the courses, resorts, designers and hospitality providers that are driving the global golf industry to new heights. This year’ s winners reflect the strength and innovation within the sport, showcasing an exceptional blend of excellence, sustainability and passion.”
The team at Destination Golf also won big yet again. Mr. Dermot Synnott, CEO & Managing Editor of DestinationGolf. Travel, Dermot Synnott, commented:
“ We are incredibly honoured to be named World’ s Best Golf Travel Magazine at the World Golf Awards 2025. This recognition means the world to our team, but it is our readers and followers who made it possible. Thank you for your continued trust, engagement and passion for discovering the best golf experiences across the globe. We’ re inspired every day by this community, and we look forward to bringing you even more outstanding stories, guides and insights in the year ahead.”
The 2025 awards paint a vivid picture of a dynamic, global golf tourism industry, one where historic venues, emerging destinations, and innovative operators all have a place. For golfers, travellers, and industry insiders alike, the results offer a reliable guide to the world’ s top courses, resorts, and golf-travel experiences for the coming year.
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Other winners included Madinaty Golf Club(‘ Africa’ s Best Golf Course’); Terras da Comporta – Dunas Golf Course, Portugal( Europe ' s Best Golf Course); Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia(‘ North America ' s Best Golf Course); Sentosa Golf Club- Serapong Course, Singapore( Asia ' s Best Golf Course); and
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