Golf
European Tour Destinations dominate latest Golf World Top 100 Resorts ranking
European Tour Destinations venues occupy the top four places in Golf World’s new Top 100 Resorts in Continental Europe ranking.
A total of 11 of the global network’s golf venues feature in the influential list, with five claiming spots in the top 10, reflecting their exceptional quality, service and facilities which attract discerning golfers from around the world.
The breath-taking Costa Navarino in Greece solidifies its place at no.1 for the second time running, with Sicily’s Verdura Resort moving up to no.2. Terre Blanche Hôtel Golf Spa Resort in France secures third, while Camiral Golf & Wellness (formerly PGA Catalunya) in Spain maintains its position at no.4 and Portugal’s Quinta do Lago features at no.7.
Ian Knox, Head of European Tour Destinations, said: “Our network includes some of the most prestigious golf and lifestyle resorts in Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and the Indian Ocean, and Golf World’s Top 100 rankings are a significant benchmark which we strive to help our venues achieve.
“Having our venues consistently featuring at the top of these international rankings is a true testament to the hard work and dedication shown by our destinations to deliver outstanding facilities and championship-quality golf to many thousands of visitors every year.”
France’s Le Touquet Golf Resort, recent host venue to the 2024 Legends Tour Open de France, is at no.18, while Arabella Golf in Spain retains its spot at 32.
Bulgarian duo Lighthouse Golf and Spa and Pirin Golf and Country Club are placed 57th and 80th respectively, with Finland’s Linna Golf placing 59th and Diamond Country Club in Austria 75th, completing the European Tour Destinations featured in the latest listing.
European Tour Destinations featured in Golf World’s Top 100 Resorts in Continental Europe:
1 – Costa Navarino, Greece
2 – Verdura Resort, Italy
3 – Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort, France
4 – Camiral Golf & Wellness, Spain
7 – Quinta do Lago, Portugal
18 – Le Touquet Golf Resort, France
32 – Arabella Golf, Spain
57 – Lighthouse Golf & Spa, Bulgaria
59 – Linna Golf, Finland
75 – Diamond Country Club, Austria
80 – Pirin Golf & Country Club, Bulgaria