The World Golf Awards, one of the industry\u2019s most prominent and revered accolades, has awarded Golf Saudi with a Vision Award, during their COVID-modified annual ceremony in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This came as the World Golf Awards announced the winners of its 2020 programme this evening where the Golf Saudi was acknowledged for its pivotal role in transforming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a world-class golf tourism destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winners include Georgia\u2019s legendary Augusta National Golf Club, crowned \u2018World’s Best Golf Course\u2019. Ryder Cup winning captain Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Olaz\u00e1bal was named \u2018Golf Course Designer of the Year\u2019, 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 \u2018Lifetime Achievement Award\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The beauty of Australia\u2019s golf courses, which range from coastal links to wild greens, was acknowledged with the title of \u2018World’s Best Golf Destination\u2019. On the opposite side of the globe, England\u2019s The Belfry, also emerged as one of the big winners with the accolade for \u2018World’s Best Golf Hotel\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the newcomer categories, Vietnam\u2019s Hoiana Shores Golf Club \u2013 home to a spectacular new 18-hole links seaside course \u2013 was voted \u2018World\u2019s Best New Golf Course\u2019. Meanwhile \u2018World\u2019s Best New Golf Development\u2019 went to Navarino Hills, Costa Navarino, Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The results follow a year-long search for the world\u2019s top golf tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by professionals working in the golf industry and by the public (golf tourism consumers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s future as the global recovery begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other winners included Ireland (\u2018Europe\u2019s Best Golf Destination); The Carriage House at Adare Manor, Ireland (\u2018World\u2019s Best Golf Clubhouse\u2019); Park Hyatt Dubai (\u2018Middle East\u2019s Best Golf Hotel); Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (\u2018Middle East\u2019s Best Golf Course\u2019); Callaway (\u2018World\u2019s Best Golf Club Brand); and Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore (\u2018World\u2019s Best Eco Friendly Golf Facility\u2019).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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