Golf course condition and playability beyond the greens

Brown, Stewart; Fry, J. R.

doi:10.1002/its2.73

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“…Facilities offering equipment purchase, club rental or expert advice also attract these tourists (Shmanske, 2014;Sandberg et al, 2016). The destination's physical attractiveness and climate are other significant factors (Brown and Fry, 2022;Park et al, 2018). Many golfers appreciate the opportunity to play in visually stunning settings.…”

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A cross-country comparison of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia golf tourism experience: a perceptual experience of Malaysian golfers

Mohd Ali,

Zahari,

Bashir

et al. 2023

IJSMS

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PurposeThis scholarly investigation explores the Malaysian golfers' experience in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia golf courses. The study sheds light on the unique attributes of golf tourism in each country, including the courses, facilities, services and overall golfing experiences offered to golf tourists.Design/methodology/approachQualitative data were procured through in-depth semi-structured interviews with a cohort of 13 Malaysian golfers.FindingsThe findings indicate that golfers' experiences are affected by the quality of service, facilities, price and course condition, ultimately contributing to their satisfaction level. The evidence suggests that Malaysian golfers are comparatively more satisfied with golf courses in Thailand and Indonesia than in Malaysia.Originality/valueThe study underscores the importance of golf course attributes in retaining existing golfers and enticing new ones. Besides, as comparative research on golf course attributes and destination preferences is scant, this study has far-reaching implications, empowering Malaysian golf course managers to augment the appeal and quality of their golf course destination to optimise the behavioural intentions of golf tourists.

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