Senior Clinic Twice-a-Month to improve your game

Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month the seniors are invited to participate in the Senior clinic completely dedicated to them where they can improve their swing and also make the practice a good way to socialize.

For info and bookings please contact the Club +39 366 6550031 or infogolf@labagnaiaresort.com

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Ladies Clinic Twice-a-Month on Thursdays

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month the ladies are invited to participate in the Ladies clinic completely dedicated to them where they can improve their swing and also make the practice a good way to socialize.

For info and bookings please contact the Club +39 366 6550031 or infogolf@labagnaiaresort.com

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Royal Norwich Joins IMG Prestige Network

IMG has announced that Royal Norwich Golf Club have joined the IMG Prestige global reciprocal network.

The new Royal Norwich course at Weston Estate has opened recently with Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter playing the inaugural round to mark the completion of the 10-year vision to create a world class sporting venue in the region and recognise the first time a ‘Royal’ golf course has ever relocated to a new site.

The new course has been designed by Ross McMurray of European Golf Design, who has a portfolio of successful projects under his belt including the Celtic Manor 2010 Ryder Cup Course in Wales, The Marquise Course at Woburn and upgrades at Le Golf National for the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Royal Norwich features a completely redesigned 18-hole course, 6-hole academy course, practice range, state of the art turf care centre and an impressive new clubhouse boasting modern meeting rooms, restaurant, bar, pro shop.

Russell Hannah, Senior Director, IMG Golf, commented: “Royal Norwich is another fantastic addition to the IMG Prestige global network. European Golf Design has earned an enviable reputation for producing successful resort, members and tournament golf courses, and have created something very special at Royal Norwich. We’re extremely proud to have the club as part of the programme and believe IMG Prestige members will have a great experience when visiting this part of England”.

Phil Grice, General Manager, Royal Norwich, commented: “After so many years of hard work it’s fantastic to finally open the new course and seeing members & guests enjoying the facilities. Joining the IMG Prestige network is a unique benefit to our members as they now have access to more than 200 premier golf clubs around the world. We’re also confident that any member from the network who visits Royal Norwich will have a very enjoyable experience on and off course”.

IMG is a global leader in the design, development, marketing and management of world class golf courses. For more than 25 years, the company has set the standard for excellence in golf course design and golf club management. IMG has been responsible for the design of over 100 golf courses around the world, and currently provides management and marketing services to over 20 award winning clubs and resorts. The company also offers IMG Prestige, which is a global network of over 200 world class golf courses located across 34 countries. For more information about IMG Golf Course Services please visit www.imgprestige.com

About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.

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IMG Prestige Network Of Over 200 Golf Courses

IMG Prestige is an elite network of 200+ courses that feature leading golf clubs and partners from across the world, many of which have a close association with IMG.

Members at each participating club are entitled to preferred access, special rates, discounts, benefits and privileges offered by our partners and other clubs in the network through the IMG Prestige Concierge.

200+ Courses, 34 Countries, 5 Continents.

www.imgprestige.com

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Mount Juliet Estate Joins IMG Prestige

IMG has announced that Mount Juliet Estate have joined the IMG Prestige global reciprocal network. Host to two editions of the World Golf Championship and three Irish Opens, the club has also recently announced that the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will be played on their Jack Nicklaus designed course.

Mount Juliet Estate is a 5* resort set in over 500 acres of countryside. On the Estate there are 125 bedrooms split between a Georgian Manor house and the Hunter’s Yard both offering 5* standards and a wealth of activities. To match the golf course, the resort also offers equestrian, fishing and other estate activities along with their own dining experience in the Michelin Star restaurant, the Lady Helen.

Mount Juliet was a family home until 1989 and the Manor house remains one of Ireland’s finest country houses, as well as being Co. Kilkenny’s most acclaimed country Estate.

Russell Hannah, Senior Director, IMG Golf, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Mount Juliet to the IMG Prestige network. It’s a renowned tournament venue and it is great news that the Irish Open is returning to the resort next year. We are confident that IMG Prestige members from around the world will enjoy discovering the resort and playing the impressive Jack Nicklaus course”.

Matthew Sandercock, Director of Golf, Mount Juliet, commented: “Mount Juliet is internationally recognised for its 5-star hospitality so we look forward to welcoming IMG Prestige members to the club, as we’re sure they will enjoy a great experience on and off course. 2020 will be an important year for us with the return of the Irish Open, so joining IMG Prestige is a fantastic way to close 2019”.

IMG is a global leader in the design, development, marketing and management of world class golf courses. For more than 25 years, the company has set the standard for excellence in golf course design and golf club management. IMG has been responsible for the design of over 100 golf courses around the world, and currently provides management and marketing services to over 20 award winning clubs and resorts. The company also offers IMG Prestige, which is a global network of over 200 world class golf courses located across 34 countries. For more information about IMG Golf Course Services please visit www.imgprestige.com

About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.

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5-Star Hotel & Spa Opens At Marchica Lagoon Resort

Located on the Mediterranean coast and destined to become one of Morocco’s finest golf-learning destinations, the Marchica Lagoon Resort is a brand new residential and touristic development located only 15 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Nador, and 25 minutes from the Spanish enclave of Melilla.

Featuring a collection of luxurious apartments, a new 5-star hotel and world-class marina, the resort offers panoramic views over the breath-taking Marchica lagoon.

The brand-new 5-star hotel offers 93 elegant bedrooms and with its stylish waterfront feel, perfectly combines modern interior design whilst paying tribute to the impressive local culture that surrounds.

It offers wide-ranging catering options with two restaurants and two bars. And that’s not forgetting the Spa and Private Beach Club, a one-of-a-kind in the region.

Recognised by the Ramsar Convention as a Biological & Ecological Site since 2005, the Marchica Lagoon is one of the most important lagoons around the Mediterranean.

Managed by IMG, the Marchica Golf Academy offers state-of-the-art performance studio, driving range and short game area, alongside a challenging par 3 course which runs alongside the Marchica Lagoon.

Whether a complete beginner or elite player, the Academy offers the ultimate experience and the chance to sharpen your game while enjoying this as yet undiscovered part of Morocco’s Mediterranean coastline.

Russell Hannah, Senior Director, IMG Golf commented: “Marchica Golf Academy’s relationship with IMG ensures that we not only operate to the highest international standards and offer world-class facilities, but also allows us to ensure the resort receives the global recognition it deserves. This is an incredible part of Morocco and an exciting new destination for golfers looking for good weather all year-round. The opening of the superb new hotel now completes the experience and provides the ultimate get-away for golfers of all abilities. For those looking to test out the skills learned at the Academy, two superb 18-hole golf courses lie within 40 minutes’ drive and Marchica residents can enjoy preferential rates and access”.

The nearby airports at Nador and Melilla offer direct flights to some of the most iconic European cities including Paris, Barcelona and Cologne.

IMG is a global leader in the design, development, marketing and management of world class golf courses. For more than 25 years, the company has set the standard for excellence in golf course design and golf club management. IMG has been
responsible for the design of over 100 golf courses around the world, and currently provides management and marketing services to over 20 award winning clubs and resorts. The company also offers IMG Prestige, which is a global network of over
200 world class golf courses located across 34 countries. For more information about IMG Golf Course Services please visit www.imgprestige.com

About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.

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Memorable Golf Clinics Overlooking The City Of Siena

Memorable Golf Clinics overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage City of Siena.

La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton, an authentic medieval hamlet turned into Resort nestled in the enchanting Tuscan countryside is a unique setting for your golf clinic on one of the best golf courses in Italy.

The Golf Clinic packages offer 18-holes green fees, access to driving range and short game area, unlimited practice, special benefits and discounts for PROs, special golf cart rates, transfers from the Resort reception to the golf course and accommodations in 101 rooms & suites of the resort spread across various buildings in two medieval hamlets inclusive of a buffet breakfast at the Resort’s Tuscan restaurant.

The Resort is home to Royal Golf La Bagnaia, nominated in the category of Italy’s Best Golf Course at this year’s World Golf Awards. Royal Golf La Bagnaia is the first Tuscan 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, spreading on over 130 hectares of land. A Par 71 is perfectly harmonized with the gentle rolling hills of Siena offering a variety of tees providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities. The abundance of space and the quality offered at the practice facilities combined with an expansive grass hitting area and the commodity of all the on-site facilities on the 1,100-hectare estate, make it ideal for a memorable golf clinic in the heart of Tuscany.

During your stay in Tuscany and following a day at the course, enjoy complete relaxation at the Resort’s Buddha Spa by Clarins, a wellness oasis immersed in the nature with the outdoor thermal pool, indoor pool with whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, gym and signature Clarins treatments.

Just 12 km from Siena, the Resort is well connected to the international airports of Florence, Pisa and Rome. Given its strategic location, the resort is ideal for combining golf with the discovery of the Tuscan culture, traditions and enogastronomy.

For more information or to book please contact your Sales Representative or the Resort at labagnaiaresortsiena_reservations@hilton.com or by phone at +39 0577 813 000.

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Sixteen IMG Prestige courses in the Golf World Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe Ranking

A total of sixteen IMG Prestige courses were included in the respected list published every two years by Golf World Magazine. Golf World’s Top 100 Golf Courses is an established and comprehensive ranking of the Best Golf Courses in Continental Europe. The latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe reflects the changing landscape in golf development.

No fewer than 20 countries are represented in the most comprehensively researched listing ever.

Russell Hannah, Senior Director at IMG Golf commented: “It is always a great pleasure to see IMG Prestige clubs receive the recognition they deserve, and these rankings are testament to both great course design and all of the hard work carried out behind the scenes at each club. The IMG Prestige network has long been associated with quality, and with now over 200 leading courses across the globe, it is no surprise that our clubs continue to dominate prestigious rankings such as these”.

With golf continuing to flourish as a sport in Europe, this ranking will become increasingly difficult to judge in the future. Golf World is already looking to expand the list to include 200 courses, since the level of quality is so high that the margins between being ranked in the 90s or just outside the Top-100 are very fine indeed.

An extensive course review panel and a time-proven judging methodology enable Golf World’s Top 100 rankings to identify the best-in-class golf experiences.

The IMG Prestige courses featured in this year’s ranking are:

  • Monte Rei, Portugal
  • Bro Hof Slott (Stadium Course), Sweden
  • West Cliffs, Portugal
  • Raevo, Russia
  • Le Golf National (Albatross Course), France
  • The Scandinavian (New Course), Denmark
  • Royal Bled, Slovenia
  • The Scandinavian (Old Course), Denmark
  • Finca Cortesin, Spain
  • Carya, Turkey
  • Son Gual, Spain
  • Oitavos Dunes, Portugal
  • Verdura (East Course), Italy
  • El Prat, Spain
  • Verdura (West Course)
  • Dreamland, Azerbaijan

IMG Prestige is an elite network of courses that feature leading golf clubs & partners from across the world, many of which have a close association with IMG. Members at each participating club are entitled to preferred access, special rates, discounts, benefits and privileges offered by our partners and other clubs in the network through the IMG Prestige Concierge.

www.imgprestige.com

About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.

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Tuscany: Stay in a medieval hamlet and tee off at the Robert Trent Jones Jr golf course

La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton and Royal Golf La Bagnaia are inviting all golf enthusiasts to a unique holiday in Tuscany this autumn, between golfing, relaxing and indulging in the Tuscan cuisine, thanks to the Resort’s attractive Stay & Play packages.

The authentic medieval hamlet turned into Resort is ideal for an autumn holiday in the heart of Tuscany. The guests can start their day with a delicious buffet breakfast at the Resort’s restaurant while enjoying the views over the countryside from the terrace, followed by a round of golf at Royal Golf La Bagnaia, the first Tuscan 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, covering an expansive area of over 120 hectares, embellished by beautiful lakes, stunning views over the rolling hills and a majestic Club House. The course, managed by IMG, plays to a par 71 and measures 6600 yards from the back tees. It offers a good mixture of different hole lengths and difficulties creating a great balance overall, while the variety of tees provides a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities.

Following a morning at the course, the guests can unwind at the Resort’s Buddha Spa by Clarins, a World Spa Awards’s Nominee offering a regenerating experience immersed in the Tuscan nature. The location has been known since the 13th century as the spring of Santa Caterina, and has been frequented by Popes, cardinals, and aristocrats attracted by the prodigious properties of its natural thermal waters. Uniting the healing effects to those dedicated to the conquest of harmony and tranquility of the senses, the spa features an outdoor thermal pool dominated by a spectacular 4-meter waterfall, a heated indoor pool with whirlpools, sauna, steam room, gym and Clarins treatments.

To complete their Tuscan experience, the guests can indulge in the renowned cuisine at the refined La Voliera Restaurant and enjoy the dishes from the Tuscan tradition created by the Chef, experience the informal local atmosphere at the Osteria Antica Posta Filetta or enjoy light lunches at the Golfer’s Clubhouse with panoramic views over the whole golf course and the UNESCO World Heritage City of Siena in the background.

The packages include:

  • Rounds of golf for each registered guest at Royal Golf La Bagnaia
  • Driving range and access to practice facility
  • Accommodation with daily Buffet Breakfast in one of the 101 rooms & suites
  • Free entrance to the Buddha Spa by Clarins for 1 day per each person registered with access to the outdoor thermal pool, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

To discover the packages and book please click here or email the Resort at labagnaiaresortsiena_reservations@hilton.com or by phone at +390577818776.

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The unique golfing and wellness experience in the heart of Tuscany

La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton, a former medieval village nestled in the enchanting Tuscan countryside and home to Royal Golf La Bagnaia, the first Tuscan 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, offers to all golf enthusiasts the possibility of experiencing memorable golfing holidays throughout the year and an opportunity of improving their golfing skills on one of the best golf courses in Italy, managed by IMG.

The Resort retains the structure of the medieval village it once used to be and preserves its history and character across 101 rooms & suites spread in various buildings in two medieval hamlets, a wellness spa with thermal waters, Tuscan bars & restaurants, lush gardens, panoramic terraces, unique local experiences such as cooking classes and wine tastings and a world-class golf course.

Swing into a unique golfing experience at Royal Golf La Bagnaia, a Par 71 perfectly harmonized with the gentle rolling hills of Siena covering an expansive area of 130 hectares where the variety of tees provides a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities. The course is embellished by picturesque lakes, a breathtaking Tuscan landscape and a majestic Clubhouse overlooking all 18 holes and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Siena in the background. The abundance of space and the quality offered at the practice facilities combined with the real-grass hitting area and the commodity of all the on-site facilities on the 1,100-hectare estate, make the Resort and the golf course ideal for memorable and authentic Tuscan holidays.

Buddha Spa by Clarins, a World Spa Awards Nominee for Italy’s Best Resort Spa, is a wellness oasis for a relaxing and reenergizing experience in the heart of Tuscany. An outdoor thermal pool with a scenic 4-meter waterfall, an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym and signature treatments make for a unique wellness offer that perfectly blends with the golfing experience at the course.

The guests can indulge in the renowned Tuscan cuisine at the elegant La Voliera Restaurant, the informal Osteria Antica Posta Filetta serving dishes made with local ingredients, the Pool Bar serving Italian aperitivos poolside and the Golfer’s Clubhouse with panoramic views.

Just 12 km from Siena, the Resort is well connected to the international airports of Florence, Pisa and Rome. Given its strategic location, the resort is ideal for combining golf with the discovery of the Tuscan culture, traditions and enogastronomy. Siena and Florence are undoubtedly the cities not to be missed, unique for their museums, monuments and art galleries of international fame. The Resort is also a short ride away from the famous wine regions of Chianti, Montalcino as well as Pienza and Montepulciano, the medieval village of Monteriggioni, San Gimignano – the enchanting city of towers and the marvelous San Galgano Abbey.

La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton and Royal Golf La Bagnaia have been nominated at this year’s World Golf Awards for the Italy’s Best Golf Hotel and Italy’s Best Golf Course categories.

For more information please contact the Resort at: saylb_mkt@hilton.com or at +39 0577 813 000.

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