​Trending Travel: The Latest Can’t-Miss Golf Destinations

As if you needed an excuse to pack up your clubs and hit the road… check out this list of the world’s best emerging golf destinations, published by the World Golf Awards.

Between the winner and six compelling nominees, it’s hard not to succumb to serious wanderlust and start booking your next golf trip. Before you do, make sure you’re fully stocked with your favorite IonLoop negative ion bracelet and magnet bracelet accessories to ensure optimal well-being while you golf and globe-trot.

Where will your first stop be? Have you already marked any of these dream destinations off your bucket list?

Here, we tee up the details about the reigning victor and its challengers.

Best Emerging Golf Destinations

Nicknamed the “Island of Eternal Spring,” and even referred to as the “Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira, an autonomous Portuguese island off the northwest coast of Africa, claimed the coveted title of World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination.

Aside from the stunning landscape, the fact that Madeira features golf courses by acclaimed designers Severiano Ballesteros, Cabell B Robinson, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr, probably sharpened its competitive edge.

Marta Henriques of the Madeira Promotion Bureau responded to the island’s latest distinction by saying, “We are naturally delighted to win this award, not least because of the standard of the other nominees.”

Speaking of the other nominees…

For a real, round-the-world experience, check out the diverse contenders for best emerging golf destination:

• Missouri, United States
• Paris, France
• Porto, Portugal
• Sicily, Italy
• Tasmania (Australia)
• Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Learn more about the 6th annual World Golf Awards Nominees and start planning your next golf getaway. Already visited one of these courses? Share your stories and impressions with us on our Facebook page!

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