Apr 19th, 2017 Article
Golf tourism driving Scotland’s economy
The economic value of golf tourism and events to Scotland has increased to £286 million per year following a bumper decade in Scotland.
The economic value of golf tourism and events to Scotland has increased to £286 million per year following a bumper decade in Scotland.
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