2013 Golf Chic (pdf version) - Ladies European Tour

Golf CyprusFairway to heavenCyprus: A Golfers’ HeavenAs the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite,the Goddess of love, the island of Cyprus hasmany connotations with the divine nature ofbeauty and desire, not least when it comesto its stunning natural heritage. Harnessingthe potential offered by this unique resource,the island’s modern and exhilarating golfinggreens, often envelope Cyprus’ naturalfeatures, making this one of the mostimpressive emerging golfing destinations inthe Mediterranean.Named after the Goddess of love herself,Aphrodite Hills Golf Club has become famedas a world-class venue, offering the pinnacleof challenges, including a dramatic gorgerunning through the course. Eléa Golf Clubhas proven to be a new star for the island,originating from the tactically uniqueconception of Sir Nick Faldo.Minthis Hills is well known for its unique,undulating terrain, as well as narrow fairways,while Secret Valley summons precision andskill to navigate around the course.In line with the Strategic Tourism Planof Cyprus, golfing tourism is an ongoingdevelopment, which seeks to continuouslyimprove the island’s offering to the game’senthusiasts as well as promote the sport asa fulfilling and challenging pastime. Eachcourse provides an academy and top-qualityfacilities for golfers wishing to train andimprove their game, with club Pros at hand toteach new skills. Exclusive lessons for juniorsas well as beginners are available.Already a booming tourist destination withyear round sunshine, Cyprus is the newjewel in Europe for golfers seeking breaksin the warmth of the eastern Mediterranean.It boasts the longest golf playing seasoncompared to all other popular destinationsin Europe.Hitting a Long Drive into Golf TourismCyprus comprises a choice of fourinternational standard 18-hole golf courses,all located in the Pafos region, in thesouthwest of the island, where gently slopinghills, tranquility and panoramic views of theMediterranean Sea are in abundance.Although development of golf tourism is fairlynew in Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills, Minthis Hills,Secret Valley and the new Eléa Golf Club,are bringing the sector close to world-wideinfamy. Strict golfing procedures are met,with all golf courses in Cyprus having beenslope rated according to the USGA/EGA sloperating system and all Cyprus Golf Federationmember clubs adhering to and using the EGAhandicap system.The Cyprus Tourism Organisation participatesin Golf Travel Markets and Fairs and organisesfamiliarisation visits for golf journalists, Prosand tour operators. The organisation supportsgolf PR events abroad, and international Golftournaments on the island, such as the CyprusAmateur Open Championships, which attractmore than 100 golfers from 16 countrieseach year.The PGA EuroPro Tour Final Championship2010, signified the emerging popularity ofCyprus in this domain, with the first ever PGAevent in the country proving a great success.Cyprus has also hosted the 7th AegeanAirlines ProAm 2012 as well as the EGA Men’sClub Trophy 2012.Whether practising at an amateur level orchallenging your handicap by participatingin one of island’s Golf Open Tournaments, youwill be experiencing enjoyment and challengeat any of the courses on the island, whilenew developments in the pipeline promiseyet more world-class courses, offering newlandscapes, scenery and testing shots.130