Scottish Golf Tourism Week Concludes with Awards Ceremony

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Scottish Golf Tourism Week has wrapped up with a grand awards ceremony recognizing excellence in various aspects of golf tourism. The event featured over 3,700 meetings and brought together golf enthusiasts and businesses from five continents. The prestigious Scottish Golf Tourism Awards honored outstanding hotels, courses, and experiences, reaffirming Scotland’s reputation as a premier golfing destination. The event celebrated achievements in sustainability and marketing, showcasing the bright future ahead for golf tourism in Scotland.

Scottish Golf Tourism Week Wraps Up with Big Awards Night

This year’s Scottish Golf Tourism Week, in partnership with Luxe Scot, has come to a glamorous conclusion, leaving everyone buzzing with excitement. The event not only showcased the charm and allure of Scotland’s golfing treasures but also paved the way for remarkable business opportunities. The highlight of the week was the prestigious Scottish Golf Tourism Awards held at the lively P&J Live venue on Thursday evening.

A Week of Connection and Collaboration

What a week it was! With over 3,700 face-to-face meetings, golf days, excursions, and an array of networking opportunities, it’s clear that this year’s event was a smashing success. Launched in 2016, Scottish Golf Tourism Week has grown by leaps and bounds, playing an essential role in connecting various players within the golf tourism sector. Over the years, it has facilitated tens of thousands of business meetings and has brought countless golf enthusiasts together through familiarization trips.

This year, the event attracted participants from five continents! Buyers representing a medley of countries, including Canada, South Africa, Spain, Australia, the USA, Argentina, Norway, and Portugal, mingled and made valuable connections. A head-turning total of 101 Scottish businesses and 94 top international golf tour operators from over 45 nations rolled in to take part in this fabulous affair.

Celebrating Excellence in Golf Tourism

The Scottish Golf Tourism Awards aim to recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements within the golf tourism industry. They shine a spotlight on the best courses, hotels, and experiences that satisfy the cravings of golf lovers everywhere and reinforce Scotland’s stature as a premier golfing destination.

Host for the evening, BBC presenter Jason Mohammad led the festivities and echoed the success of the week, making the ceremony even more engaging. Adding to the excitement, Michael McEwan, the Head of Content at bunkered, took a moment to raise awareness about the save Dalmuir Golf Course campaign. This initiative resonated deeply with industry leaders, garnering a show of support during this gala event.

And the Winners Are…

Now, let’s dive into the thrilling moment we’ve all been waiting for—the winners of the 2025 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards. Here’s the rundown:

  • Best Budget-Friendly Hotel: University of St Andrews, Accommodation, Conferences and Events.
  • Best Premium Hotel: Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course.
  • Best Luxury Hotel: Gleneagles.
  • Best Exclusive Use Venue: Fenton Tower.
  • Best Course under £100: Tain Golf Club.
  • Best Course £100-£250: Another Place, The Machrie.
  • Best Course £250 and over: Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship Course).
  • Best 9-Hole Course: Durness Golf Club.
  • Best Clubhouse: Dundonald Links.
  • Best Pro Shop: Panmure Golf Club Pro Shop.
  • Best Pro Shop: Moray Golf Club Pro Shop.
  • Best Golf Marketing/Social Media Campaign: Royal Deeside Golf Week.
  • Best Sustainability Project: Fife Golf Trust “Seven Courses for Nature Project.”
  • Best Off-Course Experience: Cardhu Distillery (Diageo).
  • Best Tour Operator: Bonnie Wee Golf.

The Future Looks Bright

With the close of Scottish Golf Tourism Week and its well-deserved awards ceremony, the future indeed looks bright for golf tourism in Scotland. Celebrating such fantastic accomplishments not only builds pride in Scotland’s rich golfing heritage but also continues to highlight its place on the global golfing map. Here’s to many more years of stimulating connections, incredible golfing experiences, and an ever-thriving tourism industry!

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