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Golf resorts
1. Submitted by
Muhamed Ali Parambil
MTTM
MGU
Submitted to
Abin K.I
Faculty of tourism
School of Tourism Studies
MGU
2. GOLF RESORTS
o The golf resort industry is one of the fastest growing
industry.
o Golf Resorts is a full service lodging facility, that cater
specifically to the sport of golf, and provides access to a golf
course.
o Golf Resorts typically offer golf packages that provide
visitors with all greens, cart fees, range balls,
accommodations and meals.
o As a self-contained establishment, a Golf Resort provides
for most of a vacationer's needs while remaining on the
premises (lodging, food, drink, sports, entertainment,
shopping, etc.)
3. o The benefits of booking a Resort Hotel are that the
guest finds an all-around service within the premises.
o It is convenient for families, offering kids-club,
evening entertaining program, shopping etc.
o In cases the Resort is located far away from the city,
the Resort provides all the infrastructure needed (it is
a ‘village’ itself).
o In the case of a Golf Resort the guest benefits from the
proximity to the Golf course and at the same time is
provided with all the other services he wishes for
during his stay.
4. FEATURES
o Golf tourism is the term used to describe trips undertaken by
persons for which the main purpose is to play golf.
o This form of tourism is mainly subscribed by the elite, upmark
clientele .
o It blends both participatory and visual enjoyment.
o This is because of the idyllic location where golf courses are
situated.
o countries take the advantage of the abundance of signature golf
courses.
o Golf tourism is given ample thrust in the agenda of tourism
planners. Many
5. o Golf is identified as niche area and is becoming immensely
popular in the corporate markets.
o The potential of golf tourism is exploited significantly by
developed countries of Europe.
o Golf courses have also become an important component of Urban
tourism projects.
o In countries like Spain and Greece many golf courses are
linked to timeshare properties.
o Investors across the world has started taking keen interest
in Golf Tourism, keeping in view the long term prospects
6. IAGTO (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOLF
TOUR OPERATORS)
o Established in 1997, IAGTO's membership comprises
2117 accredited golf tour operators, golf resorts, hotels,
golf courses, receptive operators, airlines, tourist
boards, approved media and business partners in 95
countries including, at its core, 517 specialist golf
tour operators in 62 countries.
7. PROMINENT GOLF RESORTS IN WORLD
Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina,
United States.
Eight superb golf courses, including the fabled No. 2
course that hosted the Ryder Cup in 1951, the U.S.
Open in 1999 (where Payne Stewart's performed his
victorious fist pump at the final hole) and 2005.
Scorecard:
Golf: 10/10
Accommodation:9/10
Food/drink: 10/10
Other facilities: 10/10
8. Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina,
United States.
And the Ocean Course is the best at Kiawah, but
only just. There are four more courses, designed by
Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Fazio, and Clyde
Johnson, all of which are beautiful, challenging and
always in great condition. The Sanctuary hotel is a
luxurious, oceanfront mansion that captures the
history and charm of the Deep South.
Scorecard:
Golf: 10/10
Accommodation: 10/10
Food/drink: 10/10
Other facilities: 9/10
9. Pebble Beach Resort, Pebble Beach,
California, United States
Home to probably the best-known golf course in the
United States, the Pebble Beach Resort also has three
others -- Spyglass Hill, The Links at Spanish Bay, the
Del Monte course -- plus a nine-hole, par-three
course. Pebble Beach itself needs no introduction to
keen golfers, having hosted five U.S. Opens as well as
the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on
the PGA Tour.
Scorecard:
Golf: 10/10
Accommodation: 10/10
Food/drink: 10/10
Other facilities: 8/10
10. The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin,
United States
The American Club is home to the incredible Whistling
Straits course (almost 1,000 bunkers) which hosted the
2004 and 2010 PGA Championship and which is due to host
the 2015 PGA Championship and the 2020 Ryder Cup.
Scorecard:
Golf: 10/10
Accommodation: 10/10
Food/drink: 10/10
Other facilities: 9/10
11. The Old Course Hotel, St. Andrews, Scotland
Also owned by Kohler Co. the Old Course Hotel is
perfectly situated in the home of golf, right beside the
17th hole on the Old Course at St. Andrews, to allow
access to all the great courses in the St. Andrews area:
the Old Course, the hotel's Duke's Course, the Kyle
Phillips-designed Kingsbarns, the two great courses at
the Fairmont St. Andrews and the exceptionally
difficult Open Championship venue Carnoustie just 50
kilometers north.
Scorecard:
Golf: 10/10
Accommodation: 9/10
Food/drink: 9/10
Other facilities: 8/10
12. (IGTA)INDIA GOLF TOURISM ASSOCIATION
India Golf Tourism Association (IGTA) is a non-profit
organization whose goal is to create greater
International awareness of India's best kept secret
when it comes to golf in India!
13. IMPORTANT GOLF REOSRT IN INDIA
The Lalit Golf Resort and Spa, Goa
Is one of the most exquisite, beautiful and secluded Goa
beach resort. It is also the largest property in Goa in
terms of area and as well as number of suites offered.
The resort is cradled by the majestic Sahyadari range
along the confluence of the Talpone River, and is home to
a nine-hole golf course. Accommodation is offered in 255
suites, including 10 luxurious villas, all of them built in
grand Baroque-Portuguese style architecture. The resort
also offers amazing therapies in a holistic spa and as
many as six diningvenues.
14.
15. Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort, Uttar
Pradesh
Located in Greater Noida, the Jaypee Greens Golf &
Spa Resort is built on a huge area of nine acres and
boasts of as many as 170 spacious rooms, out of
which 152 are deluxe rooms, and rest of them are
suites. Designed by veteran golfer Greg Norman, the
resort promises some of the most stunning views of
the beautiful 18-hole golf course.
16. Aamby Valley City, Maharashtra
Located at a two hours' driving distance from Mumbai,
the Aamby Valley City is the perfect weekend getaway
for those who are tired of the daily chaos of urban life.
The place is home to a 7,087-yard golf course
designed by UK's David Hemstock Associates.
17. Kaziranga Golf Resort, Assam
Kaziranga Golf Resort. The 18-hole, 71 par golf course
in this property has been designed by Mr Ranjit
Nanda, one of the leading golf course architects in
India, and is set in the middle of a tea garden, on an
area of 150 acres. Accommodation is offered in
tastefully constructed cottages and heritage suites.
18. Ananda in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand
There is a small six-hole golf course within the resort
premises, offering breathtaking views of the
surrounding mountains. Another amazing part about
this resort's golf course is that it is laid out between a
perfectly-utilised space between forest land and open
valley space.
19. GLOBAL MARKET SIZE
According to the International Association of
Golfing Tour Operators (IAGTO).
• 56 million people play golf worldwide
• 26.7 million in the United States
• 5 million in Canada
• 5.5 million in continental Europe
• 14 million in Japan
• 3.8 million in the United Kingdom
20. POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH
The mature golfing markets of North America, UK,
Japan and Australia have seen stagnation in the
number of dedicated golfers in recent years. The
rapidly growing golf markets in Asia, the Middle East
and Mexico will contribute to the growth of the golf
sector worldwide.
The main source markets for golf tourism are:
o United States
o United Kingdom
o Japan
o Canada
o Australia
21. BRIEF PROFILE OF CONSUMERS
Consumers are predominantly male, with the majority
being middle aged (40-55) or retired (55+). Professional
and managerial groups dominate the sector. Golf
tourists are likely to be members of golf clubs at home.