DG Issue 27 - June 2015 . | Page 10

Travel News The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup recently teed off one of 2015 series – one of the finest amateur tournaments in the world. For thousands of golfers it is a journey that could end with them playing alongside some of the sport’s top stars at the Turkish Airlines Open Now in its third year, the event continues to grow and spread just like the reach of Turkish Airlines. The winners from two different handicap categories win through to the Grand Finals in Belek, Turkey, where they will be flown business class by Turkish Airlines and will enjoy seven nights at a five star hotel. And the Grand Finals champions will have the chance to play in the Turkish Airlines Open pro-am with top European Tour players. Ahmet Olmuştur, Chief Marketing Officer in TURKISH AIRLINES said: “All of the entrants have the chance to compete on some of the world’s best courses and the winners have the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the sport. We have no doubt that this year’s tournament will be the most successful yet.” http://golf.turkishairlines.com Spain proudly announced its 2022 Ryder Cup Bid. Real Federación Española de Golf, in partnership with Generalitat de Catalunya and other public Spanish and Catalan stakeholders, have announced their intention to bid to bring The 2022 Ryder Cup to Catalunya. PGA Catalunya Resort (Girona), recently awarded European Golf Resort of the Year 2015, is the proposed stage for golf’s biggest confrontation between Europe and the United States.Denis O’Brien, PGA Catalunya Resort proprietor, said; “From its inception, the Stadium Course was designed and built with the intention to one day host The Ryder Cup. Hosting the 2022 match would be the realisation of this vision” Pictured here is Mr. Ian Denham of Barcelona Golf, leading DMC and incoming tour operator putting his signature to the bid at Open De España 2015. www.costabravabarcelona2022.com The Kids in Temple Street Children’s Hospital give their golfing heroes tips on how to be the best, follow their dreams and never give up during the Dubai Duty Free 2015 Irish Open. Temple Street Children’s Hospital asked their little patients what advice they would give their golfing heroes ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which tees off this Thursday 28 May. This heart-warming video documents personal messages from the children on what it takes to be a great golfer, who Rory McIlroy is and most importantly what they dream of being when they grow up. The children in Temple Street know a lot about taking on challenges [