Belfry celebrates double top in Portugal

** Steve Ryder, l, with The Belfry's Ian Knox, Director of Golf and David Edwards, Resort Director

Four-time Ryder Cup venue The Belfry continues to impress on the international stage after scooping two accolades at the World Golf Awards (WGA) in Portugal.

The resort saw off some fierce competition as its legendary Brabazon course was named England’s Best Golf Course while collectively it won England’s Best Golf Hotel at the annual World Golf Awards in Portugal.

Celebrating excellence in golf tourism across the globe, the WGA sit alongside the prestigious World Travel Awards, where The Belfry was this year named as England’s Leading Resort.

Its success is testimony to the excellent accommodation, leisure and dining experiences on offer and how they combine with the world-class golfing heritage to provide the perfect getaway for any golfing break.

** Chris Frost (WGA) presents best golf course award to Angus Macleod, Director of Golf Courses & Estates and his team.

With three supremely conditioned golf courses, from the world renowned Brabazon, to the PGA National and Derby courses, there is definitely something to suit every player.

David Edwards, resort director at The Belfry commented: “It has been a great year for everyone here at The Belfry.

“The team has worked hard to ensure that the full resort matches the undoubted standards of the world famous golf courses over the past few years, and it is great to receive this recognition from our guests.

“To have been named as England’s leading Resort at the World Travel Awards, and now to have been voted for as the leading Golf Hotel and Course in England at the World Golf Awards, highlights our commitment to providing exceptional service and hospitality for each and every guest across the resort, whether that be out on the golf course, in the hotel, in our restaurants or in the spa.”

The WGA strive to raise golf customer experiences at golf resorts and courses across the globe, 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.

Chris Frost, managing director of WGA, added: “The World Golf Awards provide the ultimate benchmark of success for any golf destination across the world, and The Belfry has done an exceptional job in meeting and exceeding the required standards to set themselves apart from the competition within England.”