The winners of the top golf resorts in the world were announced during Chief Executive & Founder of IAGTO, Peter Walton’s welcome address to golf industry professionals from across the globe.
Aviation, Travel & Conservation News correspondent, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, wrote after the event “Fancourt is a global landmark for golfing and leisure travel. Golf takes pride of place, with all three of the estate’s 18-hole golf courses designed by a team led by Gary Player. The courses – Montagu, Outeniqua and The Links (a privately-owned club) have continued to garner praise from the international golfing community, whilst their fairways attract players from across the world.”
Fancourt’s Sales and Marketing Director, Peter Dros, attended the ceremony to accept the award. “Fancourt is proud to be recognised by the established IAGTO Awards,” said Dros. “Fancourt was the very first recipient of IAGTO’s Golf Resort of the Year Award in 2004, and to be awarded the same – thirteen years later – echoes our continual strive for excellence.”
Established in 2000, the IAGTO Awards aim to recognise brilliance in the golf tourism industry, honouring the pinnacle of achievement for golf destinations and golf resorts, reflecting accurately the opinions of golf tour operators, golf travel writers and, ultimately, the golf traveller.
“With three world-class golf courses, Fancourt is a unique destination for those with a passion for the game,” says Ryan Reid, Director of Sports and Recreation at Fancourt. “This award is as a result of the continued hard work by all involved, and serves as the motivation to strive to provide an unparalleled golf experience.”
