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ELEMENT | GOLF
The PGA was originally a male dominated body that strived to raise PRESENCE ACROSS THE GLOBE
the profile and credibility of professional golfers so as to improve The PGAs are present in countries such as Canada, America and
their working conditions and general welfare throughout their Australia, and have also partnered with the Ryder Cup, one of golf’s
careers. It wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that women biggest sporting events.
began demanding increased presence in the game which led to the
establishment of the Women’s Professional Golfers Association The association remains committed to inspiring golfers everywhere
(WPGA) in 1978. to achieve their full potential, and continually strive to enhance the
development and profile of the golf industry by ensuring, amongst
Today, the PGA is involved in a number of initiatives to advance the other things, that golf facilities in the United Kingdom and abroad
game of golf worldwide, including projects like England Golf, Club adhere to the highest of standards; by training and educating PGA
Golf in Scotland and others in Wales and Ireland. professionals who can then go on to work with other golfers to grow
and improve the sport on a worldwide level; and by entering into
The recognition of PGA partnerships with global organisations from which PGA members can
benefit in terms of knowledge and expertise.
places the already The recognition of PGA National Cyprus places the already award-

award-winning Aphrodite Hills winning Aphrodite Hills Golf as one of the highest ranking courses
among Europe's golf courses, considering that there are only five (5)
Golf on the highest places PGA National Resorts in the entire Europe.

of Europe’s golf courses. Aphrodite Hills Golf PGA National, Cyprus significantly raises the
level of quality of sports tourism in Cyprus and places it on the map
of elite countries in terms of golf facilities.

INVESTMENT
An extensive investment upgrade to the value of €4 million,
includes an entire modernisation and reconstruction of
greens, bunkers, and Clubhouse facilities, and also the
creation of a Members Lounge.
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Aphrodite Hills Resort “European Golf Resort of the Year 2018”