THE VALLEY, ANGUILLA — The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is honing in on the golf market, a largely untapped travel segment for the destination.

With over 25 million golfers in the United States alone, and another 15.5 million participating in off-course golf activities at places like driving ranges and indoor golf simulators, the global golf tourism market size was valued at US$21.74 billion in 2021 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% from 2022 to 2030.

With this in mind, the ATB is highlighting its world-class golf facilities, including the Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, which was recently named Golf Resort of The Year by ‘Caribbean Journal.’ The resort boasts a signature Greg Norman-designed, 18-hole championship golf course as well as a nine-hole short course called Avalon Links featuring stunning views of Rendezvous Bay.

The driving range and short game areas have been significantly upgraded, and there’s also a high-tech golf academy, a teaching facility located near the clubhouse with two indoor hitting bays and state-of-the-art Trackman instructional equipment. The latest addition to Aurora’s golf experience is the brand new golf clubhouse opening at Avalon Links.

The Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club also offers charter service flights direct to the island from the Westchester County Airport (HPN). The Aurora Charter Air Service operates from mid-December through April 2024, and is available for both Aurora guests and non-hotel guests.

“The golf market is a resilient, year-round travel segment and Anguilla is ideally positioned to provide golf enthusiasts with an exceptional golf experience,” said Stacey Liburd, Anguilla’s Director of Tourism. “We offer a range of golf outings. Guests can play a full round of 18 holes on the stunning Aurora championship course, opt for nine holes on Avalon Links if they are pressed for time, or take the family to enjoy an 18-hole round of mini-golf in Island Harbour.”

For more information go to www.IvisitAnguilla.com.