Fore! unique golf destinations

08/11/2011

http://www.bookyourgolf.net/golf-course/Royal_Golf_Club_Bahrain

The golf tourism industry is one of the few unaffected by the suffering economy. In particular, the United States, Spain and Thailand remain the top 3 most popular golf tourism destinations. So why not try something different? Take a look at these 4 unique locations and think outside the tee box!

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Holiday Inn Marrakech - Hôtel du Golf
Morocco - Marrakech Hotel

27 holes
This hotel is directly connected to the Palais des Congrès de la Palmeraie so it’s ideal for any corporate gathering, seating 1500 in its plenary room. Your jaw will drop at the views of the 27 holes Palmaraie Golf course. Created by Robert Trent Jones, the course boasts harmonious fairways, smooth greens, tricky bunkers, and beautiful lakes. Additionally, there are practice areas, including putting and pitching greens and a practice bunker.
- 315 Rooms
- 26 Meeting rooms
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Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort
Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh Hotel

PGA Championship course
Overlooking the Red Sea, this expansive resort defines luxury. And the 18 hole, par 72, PGA Championship Course is no exception. The Resort has won this year’s awards for Africa’s Leading Golf Resort 2011 and Egypt’s Leading Golf Resort 2011, a highly honorable “World Travel Award”. The Course is best known for its Paspallum grass, large tiff-dwarf greens, and the exotic birds that call the Resort home.
- 418 Rooms
- 7 Meeting rooms
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Hotel Capo d'Orso Thalasso & Golf
Italy - Palau (OT) Hotel

9 holes at 5 stars
The Pitch & Putt golf course offers players a challenging course surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean life. There is a practice course overlooking the Island of Caprera and a par 3 with enough rough and small greens to trick even the experts. Instructors are on hand for beginner golfers; rental clubs are also available.
- 84 Rooms
- 1 Meeting rooms
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The Royal Golf Club Bahrain
Bahrain - East Riffa Hotel
2 divine courses
Opened in 2009, both Royal Golf Club courses provide a unique and unrivalled experience for all players. The first is an 18 hole, par 72 course designed by Colin Montgomerie; the second is a par 3 “Wee Monty” Academy course. Each offer floodlights for those night-owl golfers. Noteworthy tournaments have been hosted here, including the gulf Air International Pro-Captain Challenge, the annual IADC Golf Day, and the Volvo Golf Champions.
- - Rooms
- 2 Meeting rooms
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