Belfry named best hotel

Four-time Ryder Cup venue The Belfry has been named England’s best golf resort at the inaugural World Golf Awards.

The resort fought off competition from some of the country’s leading resorts to reaffirm itself as the nation’s best golf escape.

This accolade caps off an outstanding year for the iconic resort which has already achieved critical acclaim from the industry following the £26 million investment earlier this year, which included taking the top honours at the annual 59Club Awards, where it was crowned ‘The Ultimate Golf Resort 2014’ as well as receiving the coveted ‘Gold Award’.

The World Golf Awards celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses and golf destinations from across the globe.

They sit as part of the World Travel Awards, striving to raise golf customer experiences, and are voted for by industry leaders, including senior executives, tour operators and agents, as well as golfers worldwide to provide the gold standard in global golf tourism.

Belfry director of golf, Ian Knox, expressed his delight at the resorts success: “To once again receive such an accolade from key individuals within the industry, as well as the regular golfing consumers, is a fantastic honour for everyone.

“It is a well-deserved achievement for everyone in the team, from the starters to the greenkeepers who work tirelessly to provide the best possible experience for our guests.“