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AMATEUR CHALLENGE 2019
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otel Quinta do Lago’s Amateur Golf Challenge will take place between the 26th of October and the 2nd of November, introducing a new format of participation in what has long been the golfing highlight of hotel’s year. This year’s event begins with a pre-challenge that retains the much-appreciated social gathering character of this special competition, with a Fourball Team Medal Texas Scramble, a Three Clubs and a Putter, a Longest Drive and a Nearest the Pin competition to warm up the week. The Challenge days will start on the the 30th of October, with an official Practice Round, followed with the Individual Stableford competition over the last two days. This year’s selection of golf courses includes, as always, the Quinta do Lago Courses (North, South and Laranjal), as well as Monte Rei and Vilamoura ISSUE 9
Old Course for the pre-Challenge days. The challenge’s champion will be the player with the best score over the two rounds of the official Challenge, alongside with a special award for the player with the best Stableford Gross Score. The Hotel Quinta do Lago Amateur Golf Challenge has long been the highlight of the hotel’s golfing season, a social get together that is a favourite of many of our guests, and a perfect opportunity for golfers of all levels to contest fellow guests on the Algarve’s tremendous greens and together enjoy charming evening social events, during a week of blissful competition, so we hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you to this very special event.
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et within the Algarve Golden Triangle, renown as a golfer’s paradise, the Hotel Quinta do Lago is the only sea front hotel at Quinta do Lago Resort and considered one of the most exclusive five-star luxury hotels in Portugal. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World since 1988, with magnificent views over the Sea and the Ria Formosa’s tidal lagoon, is surrounded by the greenery of the Natural Park and walking distance from the beach. Our guests can enjoy the Algarve’s most magnificent golf courses of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, which are just minutes from the hotel. The Hotel Exclusive Golf Packages are an
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opportunity to play at Quinta do Lago South, North, Laranjal and Vale do Lobo golf courses. Including accommodation for 3, 5 or 7 nights, buffet breakfast, welcome VIP upon arrival, rounds of golf, golf transfers within Quinta do Lago courses, complimentary use of the hotel gym, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, sauna, Steam bath and Jacuzzi. For the accompanying non-golfers, golf rounds can be replaced by SPA massages. The Faro International Airport is just 20 minutes distance from the hotel and can be easily accessed from most major European cities, with year-round direct flights from most international airport’s hubs, making Hotel Quinta do Lago the perfect European escape for a golf break.
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Just across the Channel, Normandy has many historical connections, from William the Conqueror to the D-Day landing beaches of World War 2. It also boasts great food and drink, stylish beach resorts, the stunning Mont St Michel - and some wonderful golf courses!
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ARGENTINA
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ENGLAND
NEW HIMALAYAS CAPTURED AT PRINCE’S
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rince’s Golf Club has released a stunning new selection of images of its recently reimagined Himalayas nine, following a photoshoot commissioned by the club. The historic Sandwich club has also recently retained the internationally recognised GEO Certified® status for its outstanding sustainability measures and work supporting the community, despite a significant period of course renovation. In 2018, Prince’s unveiled the newly-redeveloped Himalayas nine having undertaken a significant redesign by renowned international golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert, transforming the loop into one of the finest stretches of links golf in the country. A year on, Prince’s announced further works were underway to the Shore and Dunes nines to align all 27 holes in quality, playability and aesthetic, due to be completed in Spring 2020. With a full winter and season to bed in the Him-
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alayas nine has matured brilliantly, as captured in the powerful set of images by esteemed golf course photographer, Jason Livy. The amazing landscape portfolio fully highlights the rugged turf of the south-east Kent coastline and the character of the Himalayas nine with its open sand-scrape areas and natural wetlands, which Prince’s have preserved as natural habitats for rare coastal species of flora and fauna. Rob McGuirk, General Manager of Prince’s Golf Club, commented: “We’re extremely proud of the development of the Himalayas and these images capture the culmination of the vision that we had at the beginning of the project. “We have always been committed to working sustainably with the environment and now especially throughout the recent period of course changes, so it makes us very proud to have achieved GEO accreditation once again.” CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST GOLF DEAL & OFFERS AT PRINCE’S www.exclusivegolfandtravel.co.uk
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TEAM-BUILDING IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY
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a Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton, a former medieval village turned into Resort nestled in the enchanting Tuscan countryside is a unique setting for memorable teambuilding experiences guided by a Team of experts. The Resort is home to Royal Golf La Bagnaia, the first Tuscan 18hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, offering a range of excellent team building and corporate development activities that translate into bonding opportunities for the teams in a relaxed, friendly, and memorable atmosphere at Royal Golf La Bagnaia.
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Guests can choose from various Golf clinics and Ice Breaker Challenge formulas that include a 30-minute group golf clinic, followed by short game team challenges, long drive competitions and a 2-hole short golf course team challenge all guided by the Qualified Golf Professionals. The duration of the challenges starts from 1.5-hours. All experiences can be tailored to suit specific company and team requirements. The Golf Ice Breaker Challenges are part of a wider range of teambuilding and incentive activities that the Resort has reserved for its guests. The teams can also enjoy various options of group cooking classes guided by the Chef as
an ideal opportunity to learn to prepare the famous local dishes and experience the destination as a team in a fun-filled setting; wine tasting sessions to discover the stories of the local wineries, from Chianti to Brunello, and taste their wines which have made Tuscany famous throughout the world; cocktail classes to learn to prepare the famous cocktails at the Pool Bar surrounded by the views over the Tuscan countryside and many other activities such as crimescene investigation, escape room, yoga and quad riding. The Resort retains the structure of the medieval village it once used to be and the guests can enjoy a stay in 101 rooms & suites spread in various buildings in two medieval hamlets. ISSUE 9
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magine if Carlsberg owned a Danish course which was probably the best course in the world; or if Stella Artois could lay claim to a reassuringly expensive resort in Belgium. Like beer, golf and wine, of course, is not an unusual partnership. Many golfers enjoy a post-round glass; some clubs even have their own vineyards; but few, if any, can match the intrinsic link between the two enjoyed by Palheiro Golf, in Madeira. For the owners of the beautiful Palheiro Nature Estate - which encompasses the highly acclaimed Cabell B Robinson-designed course and the stunning five-star Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro - also own Madeira's premier distillery, ensuring a steady supply of the best local wines in the 19th hole. The Blandy family has been estab-
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lished as a wine producer in Madeira for more than 200 years and is the only family of all the original founders of the archipelago's wine trade to still own and manage its own original company. Small wonder then that the bar at the golf club offers the best of the island's eponymous fortified wine - and it is a symbiotic relationship which is attracting wine-loving golfers from across Europe to the par-72, 6,656-yard (6,086m) course. General manager Rodrigo Ulrich explained: "A cooling beer remains the most popular form of refreshment after 18 holes on a typical Madeira day, but, increasingly, owing to the estate's inextricable link with the Blandy family, visitors are also drinking the island's wines, particularly before and after food. "And we've learned of some people who have visited merely to enjoy the food and wine, while taking
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in the views from the clubhouse. That's great news for Palheiro Golf … and Blandy's." Renovated in 2003, the Palheiro course described by Today's Golfer as "Woburn-esque in places" - meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland and, at almost 500m above sea level, overlooks the historic island capital of Funchal, while also serving up dramatic vistas of Madeira's mountainous skyline and the vast Atlantic Ocean. The best way to enjoy Palheiro - and Santo da Serra - is by purchasing a Madeira Island Golf Passport, available from most hotels and the golf clubs, which entitles the bearer to five rounds of golf across the two ‘mainland' tracks. It costs just €360 per person and the courses will supply free transfers to and from your hotel. The original course at Santo da Serra, dating from 1937, was redesigned in 1991 by Robert Trent Jones Snr, who created a new and spectacular 27-hole complex. The third and fourth holes of the Machico course are regarded as the signature holes, sitting atop cliffs more than 2,200ft above sea 22
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level, providing views of the bay of Machico, where Portuguese navigators first landed in 1419. The 27-hole, Severiano Ballesteros-designed Porto Santo Golf is a short plane hop away on the island of the same name. The par-72, 7,036-yard (6,434m) course, which opened in 2004, comprises two distinct nines. The southern route - a US-style layout - is dotted with lakes, requiring a long and precise game; while the northern route is atop fantastic cliffs, near the stunning beach of the same name. Madeira, also known as ‘the islands of eternal spring', has a population of only 260,000. On the same latitude as Morocco, the Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate, a rich volcanic soil and a unique eco-system. It is one of the only places in the planet where banana trees grow next to vineyards. In 1999 the archipelago was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and five areas have been declared nature reserves. The Madeira Nature Reserve covers a substantial two-thirds of the main island, where development is prohibited.
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About Madeira Madeira, otherwise known as ‘the islands of eternal spring', is just a short, three-and-a-halfhour flight from London. It covers 740km2 and has a population of only 260,000. On the same latitude as Morocco, the Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate, a rich volcanic soil and a unique eco-system. It is one of the only places in the planet where banana trees grow next to vineyards. Located approximately 1,000km from the European mainland and just 500km from the African continent - Madeira enjoys an amazingly mild climate, ranging from 25°c in the summer to 17°c in the winter, with very mild average temperatures and moderate humidity. The Madeira Golf Passport costs €360 and offers five rounds of golf at either Clube de Golf do Santo da Serra or Palheiro Golf. Plus, the courses will supply free transfers to and from the hotel.
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Brittany welcomes the golfer with a sumptuous menu of courses and they’re all an easy drive from the arrival ports of St Malo and Roscoff.
Brittany
Along the northern coast there’s a choice of great golf, highlights being the links at Dinard and the spectacular holes at Val André. Inland, choose from the stylish courses at Château des Ormes and Golf de St Malo, or the pretty parkland courses nearer to Rennes.
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To the south west, you could try the pretty seaside holes at Golf de Cornouaille or the parkland Golf de l’Odet – or further down this coast there’s more sea-side golf at Ploemeur from only Ocean, Baden and Rhuys Kerver, as well as the delightful parkland courses pp at Val Queven and St Laurent.
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Golf de Rennes St Jacques Golf de Cicé-Blossac
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Paris
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St Malo
Roscoff
You’ll find a choice of links courses along Normandy’s west coast at Granville and Coutainville, whilst Santander the Channel coast is steeped in the historical connections of Bayeux and D-Day. OmahaBilbao Beach Golf Club has two courses next to the eponymous landing beach and nearer to Caen there’s a choice of golf at Golf de Garcelles, Houlgate and Cabourg.
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Chic Deauville is a big draw for visitors, and the golf’s pretty good too! There are three courses nearby – Golf Barrière de Deauville, Amirauté and St.Gatien. Further inland you’ll find St Julien and further still (but definitely worth the drive) are the magnificent fairways of Champ de Bataille.
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Equally magnificent, but very different, is Le Golf Parc Robert Hersant – a buggy-friendly thing of beauty. Nearby Golf d’Evreux offers a friendly welcome and Vaudreuil boasts elegant parkland, whilst further north are the courses at St.Saens, Côte d’Albatre and Dieppe, with the pick of the bunch, Golf d’Etretat 4
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Le Havre
Loire
Caen Paris
Roscoff
St Malo
Golf d’Orléans Donnery Golf de Sablé Solesmes
Golf de Laval
Brittany
Golf d’Avrillé
Golf des 24 Heures Le Mans
Golf d’Anjou Golf de Baugé
Atlantic Loire Valley
Golf de Tours d’Ardrée
Golf de la Bretesche
Missillac Golf International Golf de Guérande La Baule Golf de Savenay La Baule Golf Nantes Vigneux
Golf d’Orléans Limère Les Aisses
Tours
Angers
Golf du Château des 7 Tours
Orléans
Loire Valley
Golf de Pornic Golf St Jean de Monts
Golf de Sablé Solesmes
St Jean de Monts Golf des Fontenelles
Golf de la Domangère
Golf des Olonnes Golf de Port Bourgenay
Just over the border from Brittany and Normandy is the Loire and Atlantic Loire Valley where you’ll find some super courses which are a surprisingly easy drive from our Channel ports. Highlights include the championship courses at La Baule, the magical castle and lake at La Bretesche, the mix of links and forest at St Jean de Monts, or the string of seaside and parkland courses near the Vendee coast. Further up the Loire Valley you’ll find a range of golfing delights including the hidden gem at Sable Solesmes, or the course adjacent to the race track at Le Mans. All in all, the region has lots to enjoy for visiting golfers - and if you sail overnight from Portsmouth, you can be teeing off by lunchtime!
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Le Havre
Caen Santander
Asturias
South west France
From Poitiers Bilbao to Biarritz and all the beauty and fascinating Normandy country in between, France's Southwest offers so much to the visiting golfer.
Cantabria Roscoff
Brittany
Castilla y
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St Malo As well as sea-side golf, there's a choice of courses that meander through the pine forests in Les Landes, or some beautiful châteaux where the fairways are as elegant as the manor houses they surround.
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Loire Atlantique LeónAnd with a choice of routes to northern Spain, why not cruise to Bilbao or Santander? It’s then an easy motorway drive across the border. You could be teeing off in south west France in no time!
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Paris
Golf du Haut Poitou Golf du Domaine des Forges
Potiers
Golf du Manoir de Beauvoir
Poitou Charentes
La Rochelle Rochefort Ronce les Bains
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Golf de Lacanau Ocean
Dordogne
Poitiers
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Aquitaine Golf de Moliets
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Souillac Golf & Country Club
Golf Seignosse Golf Club d’Hossegor
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Golf de Chiberta Golf de Biarritz Makila Golf Club Golf d’Arcangues
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Northern Spain
La Franca
Real Club de Golf Castiello
Gijón
Asturias
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Real Golf Club de Golf de San Sebastian
Club de Golf La Llorea Club de Golf La Barganiza
Izki Golf - Urturi
Cantabria
St Malo
Discover the natural splendour of golf in northern Spain. This is Seve Ballesteros country, with his home course at Pedrena and his design input at Santa Marina to the west and Izki in La Rioja. Add to this a round at the exclusive La Barganiza course near Oviedo, and a visit to the stylish city of Santander - and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable break.
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Llanes Golf Santa Marina
Club de Golf Municipal Llanes
Real Club de Golf Pedreña
San Sebastian Laukariz Country Club
Pais Vasco
Cantabria
Izki Golf Urturi
Sojuela Golf Club
Castillo de Gorraiz
Ulzama Golf
Pamplona
Navarra
Laguardia Golf Municipal Logroño
Golf Rioja Alta
La Rioja
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Real Golf Club de Golf de San Sebastian
Club de Golf La Llorea
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Gijón
Asturias
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Llanes La Franca
Real Club de Golf Pedreña
San Sebastian Laukariz Country Club
Pais Vasco
Club de Golf Municipal Llanes
Izki Golf Urturi
Sojuela Golf Club
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Golf Rioja Alta
Castillo
Ulzama Golf
Can Navar
Pamplona
Laguardia Golf Municipal Logroño
La Rioja
Resort Golf
Lucien Barrière
Golf International Barrière La Baule
Golf Barrière du Deauville
If you want to minimise your driving, choose from our selection of golf resorts where you can stay and play your golf on the course attached to the hotel. These resorts stretch from Brittany through Normandy and then further south. Contact the golf desk for more information.
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Lucien Barrière is renowned for high quality hotels so if you add to this some wonderful golf courses you have all the ingredients for a top quality golf break. The hotels are situated in Deauville, Dinard and La Baule, all famous French holiday destinations with plenty of après golf close by. Get in touch with the Brittany Ferries Golf Desk for a tailor made golf break for you and your group.
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Here at the Golf desk, we have established links with some of the very best courses in France and Spain – including some that are not generally marketed by golf break operators to the golfing tourist.
Golf à la carte
Golf à la carte courses include several around Paris, a few in the Loire and Atlantic Loire Valley, and a few more in south west France and northern Spain. These courses offer the discerning golfer something new, and very often it’s a really high quality experience. So if there’s a course you want to play Loire Valley
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Sailing from Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth to a choice of ports in Normandy and Brittany you’ll arrive closer to the courses, meaning less time at the wheel and more time to enjoy the golf. Or you could cruise overnight to Spain for nearby Spanish courses or those in south west France. On board you’ll be sure of attentive service, fine food and drink, and a choice of well-appointed cabins, ensuring your break starts the moment you drive aboard.
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ARGENTINA
Argentina holds over 300 golf courses, three of which are amongst the Top 100 courses of the world outside the United States (Golf Digest Ranking). Another highlight are the beautiful landscapes surrounding them. 30
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MEET THE CHU BROTHERS THE MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE IN GOLF?
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en and Tenniel Chu are the faces of golf in China and the driving forces behind the world’s largest golf resort, Mission Hills. Take a look at the family who have shaped golf over the last 30 years. The Chu brothers electrify the golf industry with their entrepreneurial nature by encouraging equality in the sport, collaborating with the greatest names in golf, and creating a ‘Golf and more’ philosophy at Mission Hills. Fueled by the Chu brothers, Mission Hills is the vehicle that presents China to the world and the world to China. Take a glimpse into the lives of Ken and Tenniel as they conquer golf in China, through ambitious plans and magnificent designs. First of all we would like to start by congratulating you both on managing the World’s Largest Golf Resort. Did you ever imagine Mission Hills becoming this big? Ken: Frankly, when my father, the late Dr. David Chu, decided to invest in golf in China when it was non-existent, it came as a surprise for me. But as a true visionary, he saw the opportunity of China’s reform and open-door policy in the 80’s. My father saw his mission as promoting international goodwill through golf, making the sport a medium. It is a tool, to link the East and the West, and to build trust and friendship. Golf remains a business language, a social networking tool.
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Tenniel: When Ken and I took over the business, we knew that we had to go big or go home. We had to think big, think first or be the pioneer. The group’s mission now is to inspire “3H – Happy, Healthy and Harmonious” lifestyles and experiences for all. Our evolved vision of “Golf & More” meant that we have set our sight to be a leading world-class brand and a pioneer in the global leisure and tourism industry. Your Father had a huge ambition to be the greatest in the industry and his vision became a reality. What inspires you both the most? What vision do you have for Mission Hills? Ken: When I first joined the company, I was fortunate to have my father acting as a mentor, instilling in me the core values of “No pain, no gain; and you sow what you seed”. Therefore, when I had to take over the lead in the company, I worked hard to be recognized as a “hardworking second generation” and not a “rich second generation”. There is a Chinese saying that goes “Sustaining a business is harder than starting anew” and I strongly believed that if you don’t advance, you’d fall. With this realization, I moved on from being a “hardworking second generation” to become an “entrepreneurial second generation”. That is when, as a whole family, we decided to transform the business based on the leisure philosophy of “Golf and More”. With this, we took Mission Hills beyond golf. Tenniel: On the golf front, our mission is to grow the game so it’s available for everyone, beyond www.exclusivegolfandtravel.co.uk
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how it is seen traditionally as a prestigious and elite game. Each year over 25,000 juniors go through our doors – we have the world’s largest youth golfing program. We also have three golf courses that are free to juniors globally to access and experience golf. Tenniel, you studied golf management at University, did you always know that you would work in the golf industry? Tenniel: Golf is an international language; it is a sport like no other that has the means to connect with everyone in the same way. I’ve been playing for more than 40 years now, so yes, I have always wanted to work in the industry. Therefore, I took up a postgraduate program in golf course management at Humber College. This was followed by working at the PGA Tour headquarters in Florida. Beyond that, I also wanted true on-theground experience to complement my studies. 34
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That’s why my first job was picking up golf balls at the driving range for Vijay Singh. I really learned from the bottom up. Do you both have a favorite course to play in the resort? If yes, what course is it and why do you enjoy playing it so much? Ken: This is like asking me to choose my favorite child! What I can tell you is which courses are the most played at Mission Hills. These are Jack Nicklaus’ World Cup Course, Jose Maria Olazabal’s Olazabal Course and Greg Norman’s Norman Course. Tenniel: The best course would undoubtedly be the Blackstone course at Mission Hills Haikou. The 7,808-yard signature course, built on a bed of ancient lava rock, was voted best championship course in Asia and hosted the 56th edition of the World Cup in 2011. The course begins with a ISSUE 9
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wide variety of hole lengths and natural amphitheater green settings, while the final holes allow spectacular views of the closing holes with little need to move. So how do you manage the world’s largest golf resort? We imagine that you barely have a chance to rest with so much going on! Ken: It is really about delegation, discipline, and time management. I subscribe to another philosophy of 3Ps – profits, people and planet – I work for my company, for the people, and the betterment of society. In managing the company, I believe in getting the best person for the job, and while this is a family business, it is not run like one. All of our senior management are recruited professionally and have been working with us for more than a decade. We respect the professionals and let them take charge.
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Tenniel: Indeed, we believe in empowering our team to deliver the best for the company. No effort is too small when it comes to shaping the guest experience. We have hired many professionals and we have great loyalty among our staffs and will develop them through time. We are thankful for our dedicated colleagues, who continue to power through challenges and to bring the business to new heights. We understand that you work with Annika Sörenstam on the Annika Foundation to boost female participation in the sport. Is encouraging equality in golf an important part of what you do at Missions Hills? Tenniel: Most definitely, youth development is at the core of Mission Hills. We are actively involved in growing the sport through our Junior Golf Program and several other initiatives. Since 2005, we have invested more than $6 million into our junior program.We work with some of the world’s greatest names in golf, including Sir Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, and Annika Sörenstam. Together, we bring their junior programs to Asia for the first time. Rory McIlroy and Tseng Yani are two notable graduates. In late 2018, we also embarked on a new long-term partnership; Mission Hills is now home to China’s first PGA of America Academies.
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After purchasing the land in Shenzhen, did your Father start practicing the game of golf? Ken: He certainly enjoyed the game and believed in the game of golf being a business language. So yes, he built a platform for which he was proud of and learned to love the sport. Tenniel: We always joke that people talk politics and business on the golf course and talk golf in the office! We have basically created a green office. Many great politicians and entrepreneurs, like Jack Welch, do a lot of business on the golf course, and I think it works very well. Do your other siblings have an interest in golf? Do you think any of your other siblings will join the Mission Hills team? Ken: Our younger sister, Catherine, is already onboard the Mission Hills team, taking care of our education segment. Since young, she has had a passion for nurturing the next generation of leaders, taking after our father. He has left a legacy by donating to many of our alma maters and other education institutions to benefit education efforts. Under Catherine’s charge, the Group partnered with Bromsgrove School, a top British independent school with over 540 years of history. It was incredible to hear from The R&A that the prize funds for the AIG Women’s British Open have now increased the prize funds by 40%. Do you think that the golf industry has a long way to
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go to build participation and equality? How do you think equality in the sport should be approached? Ken: The sport of golf has traditionally been a male-dominated sport, and until today, golf remains mainly a business language. With that said, ladies generally do not participate in it. This gives rise to the term, “Golf widow”, which I am a disbeliever of. Therefore, we think that a key aspect to approach equality in the sport is to open up access to all genders and ages. This was also our motivation when we created tournaments such as the Mission Hills World Celebrity ProAm. By tying in the tournament with the energy of entertainment and various sporting stars, we opened doors to non-golfers who want to catch their favorite celebrities on the course. Tenniel: I am proud to say that we have changed the game of golf, evolving it from being a sport for the affluent to one that caters to the mass market. By making Mission Hills Haikou accessible to the public, we aim to promote the game of golf by making it affordable. In addition, by introducing many more attractions, facilities, and amenities, we encourage families to visit a golf destination collectively to have a good time. Can you give us some insight into the plans that you have for Haikou? Ken: Our future focus will definitely be to con-
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tinue growing our integrated destination resorts, and there is huge growth potential to be reaped. Hainan, for one, is well positioned to interface with the international markets given its status as an international tourism island for the past decade. We can be certain of further boosts to the number of international visitors, especially tourists from the 59 countries who will now enjoy visa-free access to Hainan. Tenniel: On the sports front, we are also developing Mission Hills Haikou as the sports training base for Southern China, with football academy operated by FC Barcelona and basketball academy operated by NBA, complemented by interactive museum experiences. The Barça Academy Pro in Haikou will be the first overseas FCB football school directly managed by FCB and staffed by FCB coaches. On the other hand, the NBA Basketball School – Mission Hills Haikou will open to male and female players, from junior level to professionals. NBA players and legends will visit the school to provide additional instruction and training to young players, fostering their development. What have been the standout moments in your careers? Tenniel: At Mission Hills, we are either the first to do something, or we do it the biggest. Whether it’s bringing the first international golf tourna-
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ment to China – the 1995 World Cup of Golf, Tiger Woods’ first visit to China, or creating the world’s largest golf resort, we definitely showcase a new China to the whole world. That’s very rewarding. Ken: I would say that some of the key highlights in my career would be developing Mission Hills Haikou from ground up. We completed the 10 courses in a record-breaking 18 months, and tha was when I was pretty much a freshman when it came to project development. However, I am grateful for the support from partners such as Brian Curley whom helped designed these amazing courses. 13. Last but not least, where do you see Mission Hills in the next 5 years? Ken: We will continue to build on our existing foundation based on the Group’s “Golf and more” leisure philosophy, expanding on our business segments. We will continue to branch out into a wider range of investments and offerings, and focus on our role as a “super-connector”, bringing into China brand offerings and experiences from around the globe. By building on our strengths, opening up new markets, and exploring novelty projects, we will offer our guests more diverse, vibrant, and memorable experiences.
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SOUTH AFRICA In every province, there’s a magic moment waiting to leave you inspired with incredible people underpinning it all. From city life to adventure, wildlife to culture, breathtaking scenery to sun-soaked coasts – discover South Africa . . .
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC The Dominican Republic is the most popular destination in the Caribbean and it is plain to see why, with its beautiful white sandy beaches, lush indigenous forest and of course the quality all-inclusive golf resorts with luxury accommodation available. Golf is available to play here year round, where the wonderful Caribbean climate lends itself to a luxury golf holiday.
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UNITED ARAB EMRIATES The UAE golf scene sometimes gets lumped exclusively into the golf courses in and around Dubai. However, beyond the glitter of the most well known Emirate city awaits a diverse collection of six additional Emirates, with their own character culture and upcoming golf venues.
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DUBAI GOLF HOLIDAY 7 nights from £799 pp 4 Rounds of Golf Sunset Desert Safari & BBQ Direct flights from UK 7 Nights inc Bed & Breakfast
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MEXICO For a golf holiday in Mexico, we highly recommend Cancun which has direct flights from the UK. A Cancun golf holiday offers fantastic value for golf breaks in Mexico and for your golf travel to Cancun we recommend all-inclusive dining and free golf at Le Blanc and Moon Palace resorts.
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CANCUN GOLF HOLIDAY 10 nights from £1,895pp
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BIENVENIDO A A burgeoning hotbed of world-class courses, Mexico has become a golfing destination pulled straight from links lovers’ wildest dreams. With luxury resorts, lavish spas and global VIPs lining their seaside fairways, the country’s legend-designed courses sit amongst more than just palm trees and offer far more than just golf.
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USA Florida is the golf capital of the world, with over 1,250 courses in every corner of the state, waiting to challenge everyone under the sun. A Florida golf experience can be whatever you need it to be as there are options galore for the perfect Florida golf trip.
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MAURITIUS Chaka Travel have stayed and played at some of the finest golf resorts in Mauritius. As well as creating perfect luxury golf holidays Chaka Travel also hold regular tournament golf holidays and escorted golf tours at the best golf courses in Mauritius.
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CONSTANCE BELLE MARE PLAGE 12 nights from £2,295pp Flights from the UK Private return airport transfers
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NORTHERN IRELAND Imagine adding world-renowned courses such as Royal Portrush or Royal County Down to your repertoire or the hidden links gems such as Ardglass, Portstewart or Castlerock. Such evocative names are your first clue that golf in Northern Ireland is something out of the ordinary - a real find for the avid golfer seeking the exceptional.
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f you enjoy travelling as part of a group then look no further than our escorted golf tours or our fun and sociable golf tournaments.
Many of our amateur golf tournaments include tuition and are ideal for single golfers, couples and groups of friends. Nongolfers are also welcome and we will make sure they have an equally good time! Here are a number of good reasons to go on one of our tours or join one of our tournaments.
Jacques Gous Chaka Travel’s PGA Professional
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Meet like-minded people and make lifelong friends Escorted golf holidays are suitable for everyone from solo travellers to couples, and because you’re joining a group of like-minded people with similar interests you’re very likely to make new friends and acquaintances. Benefit from having your own tour guide and improve your game Our guides are extremely knowledgeable about the areas where you’ll be staying, and will also be on hand to offer expert tuition and advice on improving your game during your stay. This means you’ll get a highly enjoyable social and cultural experience combined,
really providing the best of everything in a holiday whether you’re a golfer or not. Play stunning courses and visit exotic locations Our escorted group holidays take place in some of the most beautiful and intoxicating destinations in the world, so this could be the ideal opportunity to play some courses on your bucket list. Total flexibility Many people incorrectly assume that joining an escorted golf holiday means that their days and night are planned out in advance and that it takes more of a ‘school trip’ feel than a relaxing and luxurious holiday. This really couldn’t be further from the truth. ISSUE 9
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