A ffordable golf – N O R T H W E S T NE WS CLIP CONTINUED Nic Grundtvig. In the overall rankings for 2016, Portugal was declared the World’s Best Golf Destination, with St Andrews Links – Old Course in Scotland named the World’s Best Golf Course. “It is an absolute privilege for Pinnacle Point to be recognised alongside so many famous destinations and exceptional individuals, including Sir Nick Faldo (Golf Course Designer of the Year) and golf trainer, David Leadbetter (World Golf Awards Lifetime Achievement Award),” says Grundtvig. The gala ceremony was held at the Conrad Algarve Hotel in Portugal on 12 November 2016 and according to Managing Director, Christopher Frost, the third instalment of the World Golf Awards has been “the most successful to
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date!” The online voting system was open to professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry, including senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators and the general public, with an industry vote carrying a weighting five times that of a public vote. “2016 has been a year to celebrate at Pinnacle Point Estate, with a number of new developments marking our 10th anniversary, including an extension to and revamp of the existing clubhouse, a restaurant upgrade, and the construction of a wellness centre, golf cart barn and function venue,” says van der Linde. “The international recognition at the World Golf Awards is certainly the best birthday present we could have asked for, and the most spectacular hole-in-one our golf course has ever achieved!”
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