As the game becomes more popular so too do golf holidays

SPREAD the word - golf has suddenly become cool.

Whether it’s the Tiger Woods effect, or the fact that it is no longer considered an elite pursuit, statistics show that more and more people are talking to the first tee - particularly beginners and youths.

And the numbers travelling abroad of dedicated golf holidays has jumped too, according to the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) chief executive, Peter Walton.