Riviera Maya, Mexico – Mexico is one of Latin America’s fastest growing vacation destinations with tourism being the third largest revenue source for the country. The Yucatan Peninsula accounts for more than half of those revenue numbers and it continues to grow each year.

Keen buyers and developers looking to invest in developments should turn to Mexico’s favorable equity and growing destination through Grupo Grand Coral, a premier developer backed by prestigious Spanish financial houses. Initiating a series of properties in the ideal Riviera Maya region, Grupo Grand Coral presents an array of diverse product offerings, while promising complete investment security and support. Read the rest of this entry »

Defending champions Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson of Sweden have expressed their desire to return to China to defend their position as World Champions at the 2009 Omega Mission Hills World Cup which will be staged at Mission Hills Golf Club from November 26 - 29.

Karlsson, the current holder of the Harry Vardon Trophy as Europe’s Number One in 2008, and Stenson, winner of The Players Championship on the US PGA Tour in May, hope that they can be driven to victory once again by their pride in representing Sweden and by the enduring friendship they forged in winning the 2008 Omega Mission Hills World Cup. They reflected on their World Cup experience in a recent interview. Read the rest of this entry »

Reporting from Farmingdale, N.Y. — The answer, unlike the golf course, was short.

Which is the hardest hole at Bethpage Black?
“One through 18,” David Duval replied. “There’s no letup.”

If you’ve followed Duval’s career, you might snicker and think: Yeah, every hole’s hard for him. The 2001 British Open champion has made only one U.S. Open cut since 2002, and his best finish in 13 PGA Tour starts this year is a tie for 55th. Read the rest of this entry »

Sentosa Golf Club challenged Golf Course Architect Gene Bates with the assignment of upgrading the Serapong Course to a Tour quality golf course for the Asian Tour’s Singapore Open and additional women’s and men’s events while maintaining an enjoyable course for the members.

When Gene approaches golf course design and golf course architecture he first starts with a creative routing, then he focuses on the strategy. Read the rest of this entry »

Angkor Golf Resort

Angkor Golf Resort was selected as one of the best new courses in Asia as voted by readers of Asian Golf Monthly and designed by Nick Faldo.The Angkor Amateur Open offers golfers a rare chance to play golf in the Kingdom whilst allowing you the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Angkor Wat.

The allure of the temples, the exoticism of Cambodia and the challenge presented at Angkor Golf Resort combines to give the golfer a rare and privileged look at one of Asia’s best kept golfing secrets. The Angkor Amateur Open will be staged on the 14th - 16th August 2009 and open to all golfers. Read the rest of this entry »

For further information on Golf Tourism WA, please visit  www.golftourismwa.com

Golf Tourism Western Australia is a marketing body established to promote the world class golf courses, superb weather, and breathtaking scenery that make Western Australia one of Australia’s finest golfing destinations. Read the rest of this entry »

(ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA) — Hall of Fame golf course designer Pete Dye and architect/son, Perry Dye, have officially put golf in Guatemala on the map.  Denver-based Dye Designs recently announced the official opening of Fuego Maya at La Reunion resort, the latest new design effort in the Dye Golf portfolio.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrated March 28, was attended by Guatemala Vice President Dr. Rafael Espada, and the country’s director of tourism, Roberto Robles.

Both recognized the Dye family for their “great contribution to development and tourism in Guatemala through the game of golf.”

“The course looks amazing, and is in wonderful shape,” Pete Dye said upon his arrival at Fuego Maya, the centerpiece to a matured resort-style community.

“Both Perry and the superintendent have done a fantastic job. We are thrilled to see how many jobs we have brought to Antigua because of this project, and we can’t wait to work in Guatemala again.” Read the rest of this entry »

Take advantage of the credit crunch in USA and get yourself a brand new golf home for a fraction of the price in 2007. LFC is now auctioning off properties and land sites in top Arizona golf courses like Talking Rock Community.

Centrally located in the Talking Rock community, only select sites were reserved in this area for custom homes. With the golf course nearby on all four sides, and the Ranch Compound a short walk away, residents here are certain to enjoy all that Talking Rock has to offer Read the rest of this entry »

The £30m refurbishment of the 2009 Open Championship venue Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, is underway.

The project, designed by Mary Fox Linton in consultation with Historic Scotland, is led by Dubai-based Leisurecorp – which recently bought the site’s 113-room hotel and golf course. Half of the 1906 hotel will be refurbished during the first phase of the project and public spaces are being renovated back to their original vision by architect James Miller. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW YORK — For only the second time in the 25 years of Golf Digest’s biennial ranking, there is a new No. 1 golf course in the country. Augusta National Golf Club has taken over the top honors on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Read the rest of this entry »