Golf tourism is a niche form of tourism mainly for elite clients that blends participation in and viewing of golf. It has become popular due to golf courses often being located in idyllic settings. Many countries and developers have recognized golf tourism's potential and have significantly invested in signature golf courses, especially in Europe, as part of their tourism strategies and urban development projects, with some even being linked to timeshare properties to attract long term investors.

2. • This form of tourism is mainly subscribed by the
elite, upmark clientele .
• It blends both participatory and visual enjoyment.
• This is because of the idyllic location where golf
courses are situated.
• Golf tourism is given ample thrust in the agenda of
tourism planners. Many countries take the
advantage of the abundance of signature golf
courses.

3. • Golf is identified as niche area and is becoming
immensely popular in the corporate markets.
• The potential of golf tourism is exploited
significantly by developed countries of Europe.
• Golf courses have also become an important
component of Urban tourism projects.

4. • In countries like Spain and Greece many golf
courses are linked to timeshare properties.
• Investors across the world has started taking
keen interest in Golf Tourism, keeping in view
the long term prospects