DUBAI: Golf Saudi was awarded a Vision award by World Golf Awards, one of the industry’s most prominent and revered accolades during their COVID-modified annual ceremony in Dubai.
The winners of the 2020 programme were announced by World Golf Awards on 30th October. Golf Saudi was acknowledged for its role in transforming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a world-class golf tourism destination. Votes were cast by professionals working in the golf industry and by the public (golf tourism consumers).
Georgia’s legendary Augusta National Golf Club was declared ‘World’s Best Golf Course’. Ryder Cup-winning captain José María Olazábal was named ‘Golf Course Designer of the Year’, 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 ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. Australia’s golf courses were acknowledged with the title of ‘World’s Best Golf Destination’. England’s The Belfry emerged as one of the major winners with the accolade for ‘World’s Best Golf Hotel’. Vietnam’s Hoiana Shores Golf Club was voted ‘World’s Best New Golf Course’ in the newcomer category while ‘World’s Best New Golf Development’ went to Navarino Hills, Costa Navarino, Greece.
Chris Frost, Managing Director, World Golf Awards, said that the winners represent the very best of the global golf tourism and hospitality sector.
The World Golf Awards 2020 programme received a record number of votes cast by the public showing that the appetite for golf tourism has been stronger for the industry’s future as the global recovery begins.
Source: WAM
