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British Columbia - 2007 Golf Destination of the Year for North America

The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) has selected British Columbia as the '2007 Golf Destination of the Year' for North America at the IAGTO Awards, held as a part of the 9th annual International Golf Travel Market in Marbella, Spain. The evening's awards ceremony was attended by major golf tour operators and golf travel media from around the world.

 

Votes for these awards were cast by IAGTO's 2007 golf tour operators from 40 different countries. Each operator was asked to nominate what they considered to be the best performing golf destinations this year according to their clients. A winner was named in five regional categories: North America; Latin America and Caribbean; Europe; Africa and Gulf States and Asia and Australasia.

 

Criteria for the Award included: customer satisfaction, quality of golf courses and accommodation, value for money, professional conduct of suppliers, support from the local tourism industry and accessibility to tee times.

 

British Columbia has long been considered an ideal golf destination with its offering of diverse, challenging terrain, and breathtaking ocean and mountain vistas. Indeed, golf enthusiasts can experience a myriad of championship courses crafted by master architects such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Robert Cupp, Bill Robinson and Les Furber.Beyond the links, guests can indulge in four-star accommodations as well as luxurious amenities that include first-class spas, delectable dining, superb shopping and many other outdoor adventure opportunities.

 

Thanks to a temperate climate, golfing can be enjoyed year-round in some regions.