Tourism Australia believes the dramatic US Masters victory by ‘Friends of Australia’ tourism ambassador Adam Scott will act as a fillip to the promotion of Australian golf tourism at the international stage.
Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that Scott’s Masters win was not just a very good personal achievement, but had the prospective to aid position Australia as one of the crucial world’s leading golf tourism destinations.
“As a ‘Friend of Australia’, Adam Scott has long been a passionate advocate for golf tourism to our country. Just like the remainder of Australia, we were delighted to determine him hold his nerve so impressively within the play-off.
“With such great advocates as Adam Scott, and helped by our recent partnership with the nice Golf Courses of Australia, we’re well positioned to use the lucrative global golf tourism market – internationally savvy golf enthusiasts seeking world class experiences. And with six of the world’s top 100 golf course, Australia is primed to welcome them,” said Mr McEvoy.
Boasting a rich golf heritage, Australia’s number of spectacular golf tracks include works by acclaimed golf architects Dr. Alister McKenzie, Tom Doak, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
The partnership with Great Golf Courses of Australia showcases and, for the primary time, provides international access to Australia’s greatest courses and personal clubs, including the six courses featured by US Golf Magazine in its ‘Top 100’ courses of the area: Barnbougle Dunes, Barnbougle Lost Farm, Kingston Heath, New South Wales, Royal Melbourne and Royal Adelaide.
Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’ program is a network of influential individuals who advocate Australia and Australian tourism at home and overseas. Scott hopes his Masters victory might actually help inspire more international visitors to travel Down Under and build golf experiences into their holiday itinerary.
Scott lists his own favourite golf holidays in Australia as:
Melbourne. If you’re ready to organise it, play at Royal Melbourne & Kingston Heath golf courses, two of the perfect on the earth. Classic designed courses with great tournament history and a treat to play. Do the trip in January and absorb the Australian Open tennis together! Have an awesome steak at Vlados in Richmond, and soak up The Stokehouse at St Kilda Beach for a meal with a view……
Sunshine Coast. a superb component of the realm, great beaches, cafes and restaurants at Noosa, Eumundi market is round the corner and the Hinterland areas are an excellent drive and just beautiful. Golf at Hyatt Coolum, Twin waters and Peregian Springs, within the morning, surf within the afternoon, nice al fresco eatery for dinner….
Barnbougle, Tasmania. Two classic links golf courses to not be missed. They may be pretty much as good as anything on earth. The recent course at Lost Farm has great accommodation, spa and so on. Down the line to take a look at some wonderful Tasmanian wines, perhaps some lovely vintage Kreglinger champagne
Gold Coast. Golf courses everywhere, every imaginable type of accommodation, shopping centres, beaches and a casino. Pretty easy to locate plenty to do after or before a round of golf. Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island are good courses to play, stay on the Hyatt Sanctuary Cove and luxuriate in the village and marina a brief walk away. Hire a car to drive to the casino to lose the cash you won at the golf course!