The World Golf Awards honors the best golfing destinations with prestigious trophies. Luxury Hotels Conrad Algarve and Qunita do Lago in Portugal will be hosting a Gala Ceremony to welcome hundreds of industry leaders from the golf hospitality industry.
The best golfing destinations compete with each other by showcasing their championship golf courses that are located at scenic destinations and are designed to complement its natural surroundings, while offering its own set of unique challenges.
The luxury properties – Conrad Algarve and Qunita do Lago – have everything from guest rooms and private balconies, majestic spas and five individual restaurants offering flourishes of sophistication. In the earlier editions, Portugal was awarded as the World’s Best Golf Destination, a relevant recognition for golf and the hospitality industry in particular for the Algarve region as one of the leading golf destinations.
Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan & Nawazuddin Siddiqui are avid golfers
- Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
- Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina, United States
- Pebble Beach Resort, Pebble Beach, California, United States
- The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin, United States
- The Old Course Hotel, St. Andrews, Scotland
- The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain
- Mission Hills, Haikou, Hainan Island, China
- Fancourt, George, South Africa
- Quinta do Lago, Almancil, Portugal
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Top Golf Clubs in India
NALDEHRA Golf Club (Shimla), Among Asia’s Highest Golf Courses
The NALDEHRA Golf Club, located around 22 km from Shimla, is one of the highest Golf courses in the whole of Asia.
The golf club was established by British viceroy Lord Curzon in 1905. The name Naldehra derives its name from the Nag temple that is located nearby.
- The 68 par, 18 hole course is located on a tough terrain and is one of the most challenging golf courses in India as well as in the world. It also happens to be among the oldest golf clubs in the world.
Its Located at an altitude of 2200m
Amitabh Bachchan with Christopher Lee
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Hollywood legend Christopher Lee (Lord of the Rings star) were once on the panel of judges for the Miss World Contest in South Africa.
Big B recalled the “wonderful” moment he shared with Christopher Lee and said mr. Lee was a great company. They even played gold together in their off-time. “Played a few rounds of golf with him during the off moments, a proficient golfer with a handsome handicap…,” said Big B on his blog.