Golf - A Thriving Business in the Philippines

Golf has long been associated with the sporting culture of the Philippines. In fact, the first major golf tournament in the Philippines, the Philippine Open was held in 1913, almost a century ago. The golfing industry has come a long way since then, with many famous golfers emerging from the Philippines, making the sport more and more popular over the years. Avid fans of golf have known about the golfing tradition of the Philippines. However, for most of the people, it can be a bit of an eye-opener if you tell them about golf being one of the biggest sports in the Philippines.

Golf has grown both as a sport and as an industry. The business and commerce related to golf has increased manifold as businessmen and investors started realizing the vast potential of this market. Now, there are more than 50 golf courses across the Philippines. The number of clubs providing golfing has increased manifold too.

Any avid golfer can now come to the Philippines and select from the numerous golf courses here. The golf courses in the Philippines have been designed by world-famous golf course architects who have lent their experience and expertise to them. Many of the golf courses are of championship standards and golfers from not only inside the Philippines, but all over the world come here to polish their skills. In fact, some of the most challenging courses in Asia are located in the Philippines, which can test the ability of the very best. Tiger Woods has also visited the Philippines and recommended the golf courses not only for their design, but also for the scenery that surrounds them.

​The golf courses in the Philippines are breathtakingly beautiful because of the scenery that is around them. In fact, some of the golf clubs are used more for staying rather than playing golf as the whole ambiance is very relaxing. There are golf courses built on the mountainous terrains that are challenging as well as give a stunning view of the surroundings. Some of the golf courses are enhanced by man-made structures such as lakes and ravines.

The cost of playing golf in the Philippines is very affordable due to the relative lack of strength of the currency. If you are an avid golfer, then the Philippines is the place for you. The golf courses are cost-effective, beautiful and skill-testing and the facilities are world-class.

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