Scotland named world’s best golf destination

The country has been awarded the accolade at the World Golf Awards, scooping the crown of “best golf destination” for the first time in the gala’s nine-year history.

Part of the World Travel Awards, it celebrates excellence in golf tourism with the winners chosen by tour operators, media and golf fans from all over the world.

Scotland has also been named the best destination in Europe in a separate category, marking the first time a country has won both awards in the same year.

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It comes on the back of a huge year for the sport, headlined by the 150th Open which was held at St Andrews.

The country also hosted the genesis Scottish Open, Senior Open Presented by Roles, Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open, Hero Open, AIG Women’s Open and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship,

In total nearly half a million spectators attended the events, and bosses hope the historic double will attract more visitors to the sport’s birthplace.

“These awards are a fitting end to an extra special year for golf in Scotland and fantastic recognition for all the people who work so hard to grow and enhance our reputation as the Home of Golf,” said Malcolm Roughead, chief executive of VisitScotland.

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