Trump International Golf Links Doonbeck makes a big leap into Europe’s Best Golf Resorts 2022 ranking. (Photo: Trump International Golf Links Doonbeck)
Before starting our monthly column, some good news, confirming the efforts of the environmental approach of all golf courses and proving wrong all their detractors who are often ignorant of reality: this week, very serious. Golf Course Superintendents Association of America All American stewards brought together that water consumption on golf courses in the United States has decreased by 30% over the past 15 years. Golf Planet will likely make a comeback soon.
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According to the best European resorts Leading courses
Leading Races They have given their verdict on the best resorts in Europe. More precisely, it is used by golfers Leading courses It is Register To choose their target compiled this ranking.
Best golf resortIn Europe s is the proposed ranking Leading races since 2016.
Here are the 2022 results:
1. Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa 9.39
2. Trump Turnberry Resort 9.19
3. Trump International Golf Links Doonbeck 9.19
4. Monte Rey Golf & Country Club 9.15
5. The Gleneagles Hotel 9.15
6. Makri Hotel & Golf Links 9.14
7. Costa Navarino 9.07
8. Montgomery Max Royal 9.06
9. Dundonald Attachments 9.04
10. The Oshberghof – Osh Golf 9.03
Finca Cortesin in Andalusia
Japan reopens
For those aspiring to hit the ball at sunrise, it finally gets easier. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced the end of restrictions on both health passes and visas. Good news six months ahead of the Icto Asia conference in mid-March.
Another good news from Asia this week: Mark Siegel, dynamic director of Golfasia, confirmed that golf tourists are clearly returning to Thailand rediscovering the assets of this wonderful destination.
France sells its golf abroad
Yes, France is a country that offers diversity and quality golf courses that should be promoted even more! This is the purpose Play golf in France It sets up several activities: the last one in September before the Open de France, which made our golf courses known to specialized journalists from all over Europe.
600 golf courses – 40 of the top 200 European rankings of the 2018 Ryder Cup – 600 golf courses – announced on this occasion the launch of a new, more practical, efficient and clear website, its manager Olivier Odin.
Information: https://playgolfinfrance.com/ . Phone Olivier: +33 (0)6 72 77 45 03
Do not hesitate to contact him to participate in the promotion of our golf courses.
Costa Navarino is becoming a European tourist destination
The European Tour Destination is an award given to the best golf resorts in 19 countries. The luxury resort of Costa Navarino in Greece has received this recognition, following important new investments made near Pylos on the country’s west coast. The result is impressive: Costa Navarino now has four golf courses (two of Bernhard Langer, Trent Jones Jr. and José María Olazabal) and three 5-star hotels, with the first Mandarin Hotel in Greece waiting to open next summer. Kalamata Airport is located an hour from the resort.
Information: www.costanavarino.com
Northern Ireland is still investing in golf
Although other projects are to be announced in the coming days in Northern Ireland, golf is doing well in this part of the island (and the rest!). Lough Erne Resort has announced a multi-million euro investment in its facilities, sports and hotels. American company TRU Hotels is at the center of this decision. Opened in 2007 in the northwest of this British region, Lough Erne has two championship courses, including Faldo, which is often ranked among the best courses in the kingdom.
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