The Genzon Golf Club, a European Tour Destination, will be the venue for the 25th staging of the Volvo China Open when the event returns to the city in the Longgang district of China, near Hong Kong, on May 2-5, 2019. Although the tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Chengdu, the Volvo China Open committee has decided to change the venue in order to avoid any possible inconvenience to the event. The move follows much communication and consideration as well as discussions with the relevant authorities. The 2019 edition will now be the first event to be staged at the Genzon Golf Club since it joined the European Tour Properties’ world class network of Destinations earlier this year – the first Chinese venue to do so. The club’s track record of staging world class tournaments – it also hosted the Shenzhen International on the European Tour from 2015-17 – has paved the way for its second staging of the Volvo China Open. Organised by the China Golf Association and sanctioned by the European Tour, the RMB20 million tournament – the flagship professional golf event of the world’s most populous nation – makes a welcome return to the Neil Haworth-designed course for the first time since Frenchman Alex Levy won the 20th staging of the Volvo China Open in 2014. Sven De Smet, Chairman of the Volvo China Open Board, said: “After celebrating the 20th anniversary at the Genzon Golf Club in 2014, it feels particularly poignant to be returning to the venue once again for the 25th anniversary of the Volvo China Open. “It seems like only yesterday when Alex Levy won his first European Tour title at the 2014 Volvo China Open and since then he has gone on to become the only player to win twice in the history of the event. “Today the city of Shenzhen is one of vitality and innovation and I believe that with the full support of the Genzon Group the 25th anniversary of the Volvo China Open will be both successful and memorable at Genzon Golf Club.” Allen Fei, Vice President of the Genzon Group, said the countdown is well underway for the return of the Volvo China Open to Shenzhen. “Genzon Golf Club and the Genzon Group are committed to supporting the game of golf and the sports industry in China. It’s great to be able to bring the Volvo China Open back to the city of Shenzhen and to the Genzon Golf Club. “Our members and golf fans in Shenzhen are already looking forward to watching the best international and Chinese players competing here again. Over the next three months or so, we will work closely with the management team of the Volvo China Open to prepare for the 25th anniversary of the event and present the best-ever National Open Golf Championship of China.” The 25th anniversary will be a major milestone for the event which, with the support of the China Golf Association, has welcomed a host of players from around the world including two-time

Quinta do Lago is set to build on a record-breaking year after seeing a significant rise in golf green-fee bookings in 2018. The stunning Algarve sports and lifestyle venue reported an increase of nine per cent in rounds played at their three superb 18-hole championship courses – the North, South and Laranjal – an impressive growth of 8,500 in real terms. Aside from the continued popularity among UK guests, Quinta do Lago’s wealth of world-class facilities has seen the emergence of visitors from European neighbours Scandinavia and Italy, as well an influx of visitors from as far afield as USA, China and Argentina. After the impressive performance in 2018, the growth looks set to continue, especially with the availability of new flight routes into nearby Faro from five new destinations: Berlin, Cologne, Cork, Marseille and Milan. And with the boutique The Magnolia Hotel, the state-of-the-art sports performance centre The Campus and 10 high-class bars and restaurants to choose from, the appeal of Quinta do Lago continues to grow across the globe. Located just 15 minutes away from Faro airport, the resort’s world-class golf and lifestyle facilities make it the perfect choice for a sporting break, and Quinta do Lago has plenty for golfers to get excited about, with three-night, two-round breaks bookable from only €314 per person until the end of March 2019.  

Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek & Yacht Club have both been added to European Tour Properties’ world class network of Destinations. The venues, located in Dubai, become the second and third Destinations in the Emirate, joining Jumeirah Golf Estates, with all three venues being managed under the umbrella of Dubai Golf. Emirates Golf Club is one of the world’s most prominent venues, hosting the European Tour’s longest-running Middle East event, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, for 28 of the 30 editions. The venue contains The Faldo Course, the Par 3 Academy Course and The Majlis Course, which is the flagship championship course and host venue for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, won last month by Bryson DeChambeau. The Majlis was originally designed by Karl Litten and was the first grassed course in the Middle East, taking its name from the Arabic word for ‘meeting place’. In addition to world class golf facilities, Emirates Golf Club offers six dining options including the Roseleaf Café and the renowned Carine, a French Mediterranean restaurant, along with various sporting activities such as tennis, padel tennis, squash, fitness classes and a luxurious spa, allowing guests to relax away from the golf course. Dubai Creek & Yacht Club’s Championship Course is the stand-out feature of the venue, a par 71 course which has hosted the Dubai Desert Classic on two occasions and provides players with a memorable journey around its creek and various lakes. There is also a floodlit nine-hole Par 3 Course at Dubai Creek & Yacht Club which is perfect for golfers of all abilities to hone their skills, as well as a fun mini golf course. Away from the course visitors can dine in one of six outlets or partake in such varied activities as yoga, swimming or sailing, on one of the Yacht Club’s charters. Iain McInally, Head of European Tour Properties, said: “It is with great pride that we welcome Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek & Yacht Club to our network. “Having hosted an event on the European Tour on 28 occasions, Emirates Golf Club is a true world class venue which has witnessed many of the world’s greatest players walk its fairways. “Dubai Creek & Yacht Club is a stunning venue which offers more than just golf and is recognised as one of Dubai’s finest venues.” Christopher May, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Golf, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with European Tour Properties across our three destinations to include Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in addition to Jumeirah Golf Estates. “Dubai Golf has a long-standing relationship with the European Tour, as we play the proud hosts of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and the Race to Dubai finale at the DP World Tour Championship every year. “This new affiliation cements our already strong bond, and we look forward to a co-operative future with European Tour Properties going forward.”

5th – 7th April 2019 Looking for a very special location for your dream home? Find out everything that their award-winning resort has to offer at PGA Catalunya’s forthcoming Discovery Weekend – where you can glimpse first-hand PGA Catalunya Resort’s contemporary designer properties, tournament quality golf courses, and breathtaking region. They’ve designed an array of exclusive activities throughout the weekend to give you a taste of their outstanding facilities – and spectacular setting. You’ll have the opportunity to: Play a round of golf on Spain’s nº 1 golf course • Take a gastronomic tour of local Catalan cuisine • Relax and unwind with a massage and thermal circuits session at five-star Hotel Camiral, at the heart of the resort • Improve your swing with their internationally renowned golf professional • Enjoy an exclusive tour of the medieval city of Girona with its monuments, history and legends. To top off the weekend, you’ll have the chance to savour the region’s gastronomic offering with a specially prepared Michelin-starred dinner served at Hotel Camiral.