Golfers Vote St Mellion #1

• Double win for Crown Golf’s flagship resort.
• Voted Best Golf Course and Best Hotel in West in Today’s Golfer Travel Awards

SALTASH, CORNWALL, UK - Readers of the UK’s best-selling golf magazine TODAY’S GOLFER have voted Cornwall golf destination St Mellion International Resort as #1 in two major categories, in a new survey published in January 2015.

In the TG Travel Awards 2015, in which thousands of golfers cast their votes for their favourite golf courses, hotels and resorts across the UK and Continental Europe, St Mellion was the runaway winner in the Best Golf Course and Best Golf Hotel / Resort categories for the West of England.

The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at St Mellion won the ‘Best Golf Course in the West’ category by an overwhelming majority, with 50% of all votes cast – almost four times as many as the next nearest.

No other golf course in Europe dominated its regional vote as emphatically as the mighty Nicklaus course at St Mellion, described as “the finest inland course in the south west of England” by the magazine. The award cements its status as one of the UK’s most popular and challenging golf courses, having hosted many European Tour events since its creation by the 18-time Major winner in 1988.

And the 80-bedroom, four-star Resort Hotel at St Mellion dominated the vote for ‘Best Hotel / Resort in the West’, with over twice as many votes as the next-nearest candidate.

“St Mellion delivers on all fronts – both on and off the course” said Today’s Golfer. “The Nicklaus Course is in many ways is the ultimate test of parkland golf, and the comfortable accommodation with its health club, spa and fine dining offers value for money with its special offers and packages.”

On winning the Best Golf Course in the West award, St Mellion’s Golf Manager, David Moon PGA, commented: “This award is testament to Jack Nicklaus’ golf course design skills, and also to our magnificent course management team headed by Mike Bush, our Master Greenkeeper. We are truly delighted to be recognised by Today’s Golfer readers in this way, and our thanks go to all who voted, and also to the magazine.

“Each year we successfully entertain hundreds of groups of golfers from clubs across the UK who want to play St Mellion” continued Moon. “We are proud to be the resort of choice for so many other golf clubs, offering a popular weekend away for their members, and proving that you don’t need to get on a plane to play a truly world-class golf course. We have that here, right on your doorstep, with The Nicklaus Signature Course.”

Kevin McAlpine, General Manager at St Mellion International Resort, said: “Just over five years ago, our new contemporary Resort Hotel opened to great acclaim, and we have been privileged to win many awards since then”.

He continued: “Receiving this new award from the readers of the UK’s #1 golf magazine is a source of tremendous pride for the staff here at St Mellion, and we will strive to maintain our exceptionally high standards in 2015, throughout the Resort and its many facilities, in the hope of retaining our title next year.”

To enquire further about a stay at St Mellion International Resort, call 01579 352031. The St Mellion International Resort can be found at St Mellion, Saltash, Plymouth, Cornwall PL12 6SD.

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www.st-mellion.co.uk

St Mellion is a unique blend of contemporary style, exceptional facilities, true golfing heritage and wonderful Cornish hospitality. This modern Resort is on a scale which allows it to offer an exceptional range of high quality sporting, relaxation and dining facilities, delivered to a consistently high standard, with a comfortable, friendly and unfussy approach, offering exceptional value. A combination rarely found in the UK. The 450 acre estate boasts a fully air conditioned 80-bedroom, AA 4 star hotel; 30 fairway cottages; and The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, a UK top 100 course of European Tour repute. Alongside it is The Kernow Resort Course, also with a European Tour pedigree. Health and fitness facilities include lane, leisure and children's swimming pools; Elemis Day Spa; Sauna, Steam & Jacuzzi experiences; Tennis Courts; Cardio-Vascular and Resistance Suites; Dance Studios; plus a Crèche and Children's Club. All-day dining is offered in the Bewdern Brasserie & Bar, with the Nicklaus Bar specifically catering for golfers. There is also the award-winning An Boesti, offering the finest Cornish fayre in elegant surroundings. St Mellion also offers exceptional business and event facilities, with fully air-conditioned conferencing and banqueting rooms for over 500. St Mellion is a venue for the Cornish Tourism Awards, South West Business Awards, Cornish Business Awards and many more. Only a short drive from Plymouth, yet in the heart of the lush Cornish Countryside, St Mellion is easily accessible and offers easy access to Devon, Cornwall, Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor with their quaint villages and stunning scenery; to the vibrant maritime city of Plymouth; and of course to the spectacular South West coastlines. The famous North Coast surfing beaches along with the culinary delights of Padstow and Rock are also just a short drive away, not to mention the world-famous Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan visitor attractions. A warm and friendly atmosphere permeates throughout St Mellion International Resort. Perhaps this is down to its vibrant golf and leisure membership, or indeed its strong Cornish roots, but no matter the reason you will be assured of a wonderful welcome and a memorable visit.

www.crown-golf.co.uk

The award-winning Crown Golf group has 25 UK golf facilities and 38 golf courses in its portfolio. With pride in customer service and innovation, Crown Golf (established in 1994) aims to provide an outstanding golf experience for its members and visitors, tailor-made to suit the lifestyles and needs of a wide range of golfers. The company’s flagship is the European Tour venue St Mellion International Resort, home to The Nicklaus Signature Course – the first in the UK to be designed by 18-time Major-winner Jack Nicklaus.