Written by TG Courses Editor on Friday 28 November 2008
The cost of developing an 18-hole golf course has increased by more than 20% in the past three to five years. That is the outcome of KPMG Golf Advisory Practice’s latest Golf Course Development Cost Survey for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The report, a new, updated version of a study first conducted in 2005, shows that the design...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 21 November 2008
La Cala Resort in Mijas, Málaga has been voted the best golf resort in the southern Spanish region of Andalucía by a panel of industry experts. The award was one of five presented during the inaugural Andalusian Golf Awards, organised by the prestigious industry publication, Andalucía Golf. Miguel Ángel Jimenéz and Azahara Muñoz were adjudged the best golfers in 2008, Valderrama received...
Written by Golf World staff writer on Monday 3 November 2008
Donald Trump has finally won his battle to build “the world’s best golf course” on the Scottish coast. The billionaire has been fighting opposition by environmentalists to his resort on protected sand dunes at Balmedie, just north of Aberdeen. The RSPB and the Scottish Wildlife Trust were among those who opposed the project, which was rejected by local council planners last year. But this...