Having hosted the game for almost six centuries, Scotland was recognized as the World’s Best Golf Destination for the first time at the annual World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.
It remains to be seen whether football will come home for England at the World Cup in Qatar next month, but for neighboring Scotland, golf has officially – and finally – returned to its motherland. Having hosted the game for almost six centuries, “the home of golf” – as Scotland is known – was recognized as the World’s Best Golf Destination for the very first time at the ninth edition of the annual World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi this week. Despite the dominance of its legendary St.
3 billion , with an annual golf tourism market bringing in $339 million and supporting over 4,000 jobs, according to Visit Scotland. “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 Visit Scotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead. “Golf tourism is a significant boost for the economy and raises Scotland’s profile on the international stage.
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