Wednesday, November 30, 2011

2012 IAGTO Awards


When considering a potential golf vacation destination, take note of the IAGTO Awards. These are the official awards of the golf travel industry, and highlight some fantastic golfing destinations. The most recent destinations selected for the 2012 awards are as follows:




Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year
BULGARIA

Golf Destination of the Year - Africa, Indian Ocean & Gulf States
ABU DHABI

Golf Destination of the Year - Asia & Australasia
PATTAYA, THAILAND

Golf Destination of the Year - Europe
FIFE, SCOTLAND

Golf Destination of the Year - Latin America & The Caribbean
LOS CABOS, MEXICO

Golf Destination of the Year - North America
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Golf Resort of the Year - Europe
FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND

Golf Resort of the Year - North America
TURNBERRY ISLE MIAMI, FLORIDA

Golf Resort of the Year - Rest of World
MISSION HILLS • HAINAN, CHINA

As such, Palm Springs and FIFE are the best destinations in North America and Europe for a golf vacation in 2012. In addition to this, the golf resorts of Turnberry and St Andrews are also well worth noting. For further details on previous winners of the IAGTO Awards, check out their website which includes full listings of previous winners. Plus, take note of Amateur Golfer’s previous poll which voted the United Kingdom as Europe’s best golf destination!

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