Press Releases

IAGTO publishes Press Releases that are relevant to golf tourism and will be of interest to either our IAGTO members or our IGTWA members.

Madeira unveils plans to open new golf courses
03 February 2026
IAGTO Huelva Trophy shines a bright light on western Andalucia
24 September 2025
IAGTO hits the RTJ Golf Trail in Sweet Home Alabama for its 16th NAC
02 July 2025
Gran Canaria hosts record-breaking IAGTO golf tourism sales convention
28 May 2025
Experience the Kentucky Golf Trail: Where Golf, Bourbon, and Heritage Meet
05 May 2025
The R&A Announces La Finca Golf Resort as a Premium Sustainable Agronomy Venue
03 February 2026
Picciolo Etna Resort & Spa set to reopen for the 2026 season
03 February 2026
The Golf Experience at SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel: Play, Technique, and Excellence
02 February 2026
Apes Hill Barbados enters 2026 with global recognition and growing momentum
02 February 2026
Viya strengthens Dubai golf leadership with key appointments
27 January 2026
Laguna Golf Bintan
Laguna Golf Phuket and Laguna Golf Bintan Boost Global Reach with Renewed Partnership with GMS Agency
23 January 2026
Aroeira announced as official host of the Portuguese Open Golf 2026
22 January 2026
Fancourt Celebrates Prestigious Ranking
21 January 2026
Waldorf Astoria Resort redefines luxury in southern Spain
20 January 2026
Robert McGuirk, Prince's Golf Club
Interview with Robert McGuirk, General Manager at Prince's Golf Club
16 January 2026
Laguna Phuket, Thailand
Laguna Phuket Retains Its Position in Golf World’s Top Golf Resorts
16 January 2026
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club hits new heights following successful redesign
16 January 2026
Golf Torrequebrada celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026
15 January 2026
Madrid Is Easier to Sell as a Golf Destination Than Most Agencies Think
14 January 2026
Terras da Comporta Takes Top Spot in New Portuguese Golf Course Ranking
13 January 2026
La Hacienda Links Makes Debut in Benchmark Global Golf Resorts Ranking
08 January 2026
Emilia Romagna Golf Launches the New 2026 Golf Catalogue: 19 Golf Courses, 27 Hotels and the Unique Experience of Sleeping in Historic Castles
07 January 2026
Stay at a Leading Hotel of the World & Play at Egypt’s Top Golf Destination
04 January 2026
La Reserva Club
Sotogrande makes significant climb into top-30 of Golf World Top 100 World Resorts rankings
30 December 2025
Prince's Golf Club
Prince’s Golf Club Named England: Golf Course of the Year at 2025 Golf Course Awards
23 December 2025
An island green was added to the 18th during the first stage of works
INFINITUM begins second stage of multimillion-euro Hills course renovation project
17 December 2025
Trump Turnberry Unveils £3 Million Resort Investment
12 December 2025
New 18-hole course in Dalaman to herald new era for golf in Türkiye
10 December 2025
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek reaches new heights in course conditioning ahead of DP World Tour return
05 December 2025
The Golfy Network and Leading Courses Announce Strategic Partnership
04 December 2025
Infinitum Joins European Tour Destinations Network as Association with Tour Strengthened
04 December 2025
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Viya expands European Tour Destinations partnership as Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club join
03 December 2025
Hilton Dalaman Appoints Azalea as New Golf Destination Turkey Lifts Off
01 December 2025
La Bagnaia Golf Resort, Celebrated as "Italy’s Best Golf Hotel", Closes for Renovation While Golf Course Remains Open
28 November 2025
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Brings Luxury Golf Travel to Tuscany Featuring Golf at Argentario
27 November 2025
From left: Henry Lahtonen, Mikko Korhonen, Markku ”Luigi” Nord
59 Traveller - A New Chapter in Golf Travel
25 November 2025
Vattanac Golf Resort Recognized for Distinguished Contribution to Growing the Game
25 November 2025
Yas Links Abu Dhabi - GMS Agency
Yas Links Abu Dhabi wins European Tour Group Sustainability Award
21 November 2025
Northern Michigan resort’s $500K convention center project will create fresh venue for Northern Michigan
14 November 2025
Plan Your 2026 Golf Escape to Greece with Holiday Your Golf!
13 November 2025
Harbour Town Golf Links reopens after restoration
12 November 2025
La Reserva Club, Sotogrande
Sotogrande strengthens its position among Europe’s finest golf destinations
12 November 2025
Prince’s Golf Club Named One of Only Four Finalists for ‘England: Golf Course of the Year’ at 2025 Golf Course Awards
11 November 2025
Terras Da Comporta Earns Leading Plaudits In New European Golf Ranking
04 November 2025
Palmares Set For Golden Future After Celebrating Landmark Anniversary
04 November 2025
New developments at Crystal Mountain
04 November 2025
Golf Genius launches new framework with Players 1st
30 October 2025
Sotogrande launches the Autumn Polo Season with Ayala Polo Academy
29 October 2025
Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course To Reopen On Monday, November 10
24 October 2025
‘The Shoe’ Joins America’s Must-Play Short Courses—Now Open at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts
24 October 2025
Killeen Castle Swings into Victory with 2025 IGTOA Win
23 October 2025
Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort announces partnership with Troon Golf
21 October 2025
Sergio Garcia eyes Terras da Comporta return after Torre Course official opening
10 October 2025
Ireland poised to shine as hosts of the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
08 October 2025
Kā’anapali Golf Courses – Open And Welcoming Guests
08 October 2025
PGA Aroeira reopens No2 Course as major transformation continues to take shape
07 October 2025
Costa Navarino joins leading golf destinations in 59Club's new Signature Collection
06 October 2025
Panama breaks the “canal only” myth and positions itself as a new golf destination
01 October 2025
Nemacolin voted #15 on Golf Digest's "America's 75 Best Golf Resorts" list
29 September 2025
A new brand arrives to Salgados Beach: Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve
24 September 2025
Real Club de Golf El Prat to host 2026 Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship
22 September 2025
Hills Course reopens at INFINITUM as transformation reaches halfway point
22 September 2025
Vattanac Golf Resort to Host Inaugural Vattanac Legends Championship with Legends Tour
16 September 2025
Panama positions itself as the new premium golf destination in Latin America
16 September 2025
Rocco Forte Hotels forges new collaboration with Emirates Golf Federation
16 September 2025
A Taste of Harvest Season at Cabot Bordeaux
01 September 2025
New starter hut sets tone for Aphrodite Hills Resort's elevated golf experience
01 September 2025
Camino de Santiago: Golf & Culture Experience in Northern Spain
28 August 2025
The Canary Island Golf Destination Everyone Underestimates—Until They Visit
27 August 2025
Trump National Doral returns to PGA TOUR schedule in 2026
27 August 2025
Trump Turnberry expands Golf Academy with Trackman Technology and new Café
26 August 2025
Details expands golf and hotel portfolio with addition of Troia Resort
19 August 2025
Thailand’s Longest Beach Club, featuring Unobstructed Views of the Horizon, Opens in Laguna Phuket
18 August 2025
Portmarnock Resort teams up with Ireland's best to launch one-of-a-kind Links experience
07 August 2025
Madrid Emerges as Spain’s Premium City & Golf Destination
06 August 2025
Palmares dishes up sumptuous summer treat for golfers and guests
01 August 2025
Aphrodite Hills Resort scales new heights with major investment plan
31 July 2025
Community of Madrid: A World-Class Golf Destination Just Minutes from the City
30 July 2025
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa named new home of PGA Tour Champions Tournament
25 July 2025
Rees Jones reimagines golf experience at Saddlebrook Resort
25 July 2025
City of Seattle and Troon announce renewal of Management Agreement
24 July 2025
Viya Golf celebrates dual GEO Certification for Yas Links and Yas Acres
22 July 2025
The Alto Club Golf Academy opens at SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort
22 July 2025
'Golf is Gateway That Bring Vietnam to the World' By General Secretary of VTGA
18 July 2025
East Lothian’s award-winning boutique hotel marks a brilliant first year!
14 July 2025
Trump Turnberry's Ailsa Course Reopens Following £1 Million Refurbishment
14 July 2025
Onyria group re-engages azalea to support in exciting new era for Portuguese brand
09 July 2025
First look: Old Petty at Cabot Highlands unveiled ahead of preview play in August
09 July 2025
New documentary spotlights Ireland’s winners of The Open Championship
09 July 2025
Empordà Golf Highlights
09 July 2025
Bulgaria is the new luxury tourism destination
08 July 2025
La Cala expands golf offering with new 9-hole short course
03 July 2025
Sunlife Appointed to Manage Anahita Golf & Spa Resort and Anahita Golf as from 1st July 2025
03 July 2025
IAGTO announces Americas Golf Tourism Awards winners in Alabama
02 July 2025
Salgados Golf Club celebrates year of success with Troon
01 July 2025
Octogenarians invited to enjoy free golf at Terras da Comporta
01 July 2025
Verdura Resort unveils elegant new clubhouse to elevate golf experience
01 July 2025
New Direct Flight from Madrid Enhances Access to Casa de Campo
29 June 2025
Ba Na Hills Golf Club Launches Smartscore Technology to Elevate Guest Experience
18 June 2025
Laguna Golf Lang Co Named Among Asia’s Top 100 Golf Courses
18 June 2025
Troon Publishes in-depth report from US Golfer research
17 June 2025
Barcelona Golf Destination Returns to IAGTO North American Convention for a Second Consecutive Year
13 June 2025
Duo Magical Bali Golf Package
11 June 2025
Hotel Dona Filipa and Penina Hotel & Golf Resort Enter a New Era with Management Restructure
11 June 2025
Dubai Creek Resort Launches 2025 International Pairs Golf Tournament
10 June 2025
Italian Open 2025: Tuscany Welcomes the DP World Tour – La Bagnaia Golf Resort Awaits Golf Travelers
06 June 2025
Parco de’ Medici Golf Club Shares Exciting Course and Landscape Updates in Rome
06 June 2025
La Costa Beach & Golf Resort receive the Biosphere Certification
05 June 2025
Troon International’s Tangier Upswing
04 June 2025
Palmares unveiled as new home for Olazabal & Friends Charity Pro-Am
04 June 2025
Madrid After the 18th Hole: Golf and Nightlife Combined
02 June 2025
New €200M real estate project set to take PGA Aroeira Lisboa to new heights
29 May 2025
Santander Golf Tour Finale to grace La Hacienda Links Golf Resort
28 May 2025
Yas Links enters World’s Top 100 Courses
27 May 2025
Experience Off-Grid Luxury: A New Experience Unlocked at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa
27 May 2025
Gran Canaria and the Costa del Sol light up the spectacular 25th IAGTO Golf Tourism Awards
27 May 2025
SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Claims IAGTO 2025 Golf Resort of the Year Accolade
27 May 2025
The Costa del Sol confirms its leading position in golf tourism at IAGTO at European Awards
26 May 2025
SMARTSCORE Signs Landmark Agreement with HANN Reserve
23 May 2025
Owning Over Renting: 65% of Golfers Prefer Playing with Their Own Clubs While Traveling
22 May 2025
Santana Golf: Improving every day, so you can enjoy every shot
19 May 2025
Al Zorah takes customer service to next level with new all-female caddie initiative
12 May 2025
Old Course Hotel Fourth Floor Transformation Emerges with Incredible Culinary Vision
09 May 2025
La Cala Resort Unveils New Website and Expands Lifestyle Offering on the Costa del Sol
08 May 2025
Madrid: A Region Shaped by Art, History, and Golf
07 May 2025
Infinitum outlines masterplan to elevate Hills Course into golf's elite
07 May 2025
Crystal Mountain strengthens the Golf Operations team with two new additions
01 May 2025
Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort***** and Callaway Golf Create a New High Performing Partnership
30 April 2025
PGA Aroeira unveils new course upgrade to elevate experience at iconic Portuguese Resort
29 April 2025
Taiga Campings & Resorts joins IAGTO as the perfect nature-based accommodation for golfers
27 April 2025
Fox Harb’r Resort Unveils Atlantic Canada’s Ultimate Coastal Spa Retreat
23 April 2025
Prince’s Golf Club Unveils Major Clubhouse Renovation with Modern Upgrades
22 April 2025
Golf Genius makes key appointments to support growing international business and product suite
22 April 2025
Service excellence continues at Club de Golf Alcanada with sixth consecutive 59Club Award
22 April 2025
Elevated experience awaits golfers bound for Picciolo
22 April 2025
McIlroy's Masters Grand Slam enhances Ireland's reputation as the home of champions
22 April 2025
Galería Canalejas Renews its Official Sponsorship with Madrid Golf Courses Association
17 April 2025
Cambodia and Sri Lanka win big at the IAGTO Asia Pacific Awards in Danang
15 April 2025
Cambodia Wins the Asia Pacific Best Golf Destination of The Year Award
12 April 2025
Minthis Resort Ranked 20th Among the Top 100 Golf Resorts in Europe for 2025
11 April 2025
Sotogrande unveils ‘The Art of Living’ video campaign showcasing premier lifestyle offerings
10 April 2025
Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club makes statement of intent with opening of world-class new clubhouse
10 April 2025
New Argentario Villas Blending Luxury with Sustainability in Tuscany’s Maremma
10 April 2025
New Rolex partnership makes the Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta a timeless classic
10 April 2025
Modry Las Golf Resort on track for digital first
10 April 2025
Fox Harb’r Resort Unveils New Ocean Course: A Landmark in Canada’s Luxury Golf Evolution
10 April 2025
Golf Genius Announces Award-Winning Coaches as Brand Ambassadors for CoachNow, SwingU and Golfshot
10 April 2025
Onyria joins IHG's luxury portfolio - a new chapter for Cascais
10 April 2025
IAGTO’s three global conventions fully booked for 2025 as record-breaking AGTC concludes in Vietnam
09 April 2025
The Story Behind the Golfdestination Austria Logo
08 April 2025
Spring at La Bagnaia Golf Resort
04 April 2025
The International Series Apparel partnership with Performance Sportswear brand Fenix Xcell
03 April 2025
BOYNE Golf and The Highlands Awarded USA Today 10BEST
02 April 2025
Six of The World’s Top 10 Set to Compete in LPGA Tour’s Return to Utah for Black Desert Championship
01 April 2025
Snow and Golf in Greater Madrid
01 April 2025
Women's Golf Day 2025 at Costa Navarino, Greece
31 March 2025
Casa de Campo Ladies Open 2025: The Caribbean’s Most Exclusive Women’s Golf Tournament
28 March 2025
North of Spain has become the centre of Golf Pass Bookings
27 March 2025
BOYNE Golf’s Josh Richter Named 2025 Michigan PGA Golf Executive of the Year
25 March 2025
Centro Nacional de Golf: The Home of Golf in Spain and a Premier Destination in Madrid
20 March 2025
Launch of the UK's Southwest Premier Links
20 March 2025
Dubai Golf and Viya Golf Celebrate Success
18 March 2025
Laguna Lang Co Redefines Luxury Golf in Vietnam with Exclusive VVIP Package
18 March 2025
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort: A Premier Golf Destination in Panama
13 March 2025
The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort: Panama City's Premier Urban Golf
13 March 2025
International events bound for Apes Hill Barbados
10 March 2025
Clark is Asia’s new golf tourism hotspot
10 March 2025
Banyan Group Renews Partnership with PGA to Enhance Member Benefits
10 March 2025
La Cala Resort unveils exciting updates for the new season
10 March 2025
Europe's Best Golf Resorts - 2025
07 March 2025
Golfdestination Austria: A New Era in Premium Golf Travel
06 March 2025
Legends Tour leads an exciting golf season at Costa Navarino in 2025
04 March 2025
Modry Las builds on a year of celebrations
04 March 2025
Laguna Lang Co Redefines Luxury Golf in Vietnam with Exclusive VVIP Package
04 March 2025
Golf Genius and TGI Golf announce enhanced digital partnership with exclusive CoachNow offer
24 February 2025
Apes Hill Barbados and Azalea extend long-term partnership
24 February 2025
Modry Las celebrates 15th Anniversary
24 February 2025
Celebrating Scotland’s Golfing Heritage at Scottish Golf Tourism Week!
21 February 2025
From the Beach to the Green: The Ultimate All-Inclusive Golf Experience at Playa Granada
17 February 2025
Gloria Hotels & Resorts to host finals of world's biggest corporate golf event
17 February 2025
Rolex grand final to return to Alcanada in 2025
17 February 2025
Vietnam Airlines Expands Air Connectivity Between China and Vietnam
13 February 2025
West Cliffs to advance sustainable golf course management in partnership with The R&A
11 February 2025
Dubai Golf strengthens leadership with key appointments
11 February 2025
Prince’s Golf Club Set to Host Prestigious Hagen54 Event Summer 2025
11 February 2025
Argentario Launches Tuscan Golf Getaway to Celebrate Staging the Italian Open 2025
11 February 2025
Terme di Saturnia among the best destination spas at Conde Nast Traveller's Awards 2024
08 February 2025
New Appointment - Ben Tomlinson Joins Trump Turnberry as Business Development Manager
05 February 2025