-The back-to-back triumph at the World Golf Awards ceremony in Portugal solidifies Vipingo Ridge’s status as Africa’s leading Golf and lifestyle destination.
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Kilifi County shines in a World a stage after its based premier lifestyle luxury destination
Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort, scooped Africa’s Best Golf Real Estate Venue 2025 title at the 12th World Golf Awards, held in Madeira, Portugal.
The Golf Resort retained the prestigious title for the second year running after triumphing over other continental lodges in Africa to emerge as Africa’s Best Golf Real Estate this year, recognizing the Resort’s positioning as a leading destination for golf enthusiasts and real estate investors alike.
Vipingo Ridge is home to the Africa’s only PGA-accredited Golf course, offering premier golfing experiences, professional training and a range of sports and wellness activities.
The World Golf Awards, part of the World Travel Awards, serve to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, outstanding golf courses, and exceptional golf destinations.
The awards’ tremendous success over the past decade has generated significant excitement within the sector, driving continuous growth year after year.
The awards, voted for by consumers worldwide, celebrate excellence in the golf tourism industry and highlight the commitment of organizations’ to elevating the global golfing experience.
This year, the awards were staged in Funchal, the capital city of Portugal’s Madeira archipelago, with Trump International Scotland, cementing its place among the World’s greatest golfing destinations by winning three headline awards.
‘New Course’ was named ‘World’s Best Golf Course’ and ‘Europe’s Best New Golf Course’, while Trump International Scotland was awarded ‘World’s Best Contribution to Golf Tourism Hospitality’.
Vipingo Ridge Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alex Horsey said the award celebrates the progressively appreciating real estate investments at the lifestyle destination, which continue to position Kenya as an ideal Golf tourism destination.
“As we pay tribute to all our stakeholders, we recognize that this award celebrates the Vipingo Ridge commitment to creating a sustainable environment where nature, recreation and responsible development coexist. It continues to redefine modern coastal living through its blend of exceptional real estate and world-class golfing experience,” Horsey said.
He added, “Our vision has always been to create a destination that celebrates Kenya’s natural beauty while offering a lifestyle experience that rivals the world’s best. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence, sustainability and positioning Kenya as a premier golf tourism destination.”
World Golf Awards, Managing Director Chris Frost, said, “We are delighted to unveil the best golf organizations’ of 2025, the courses, resorts, designers and hospitality providers that are driving the global golf industry to new heights. This year’s winners reflect the strength and innovation within the sport, showcasing an exceptional blend of excellence, sustainability and passion. We have received a record number of votes from golf consumers and industry professionals worldwide – a wonderful endorsement of the growing appeal of golf tourism.”
Alongside Vipingo, LIV Golf Adelaide, and The Grange Golf Club were recognized as ‘World’s Best Golf Event of the Year’, with 54 Limited winning ‘Golf Advisory & Operations Team of the Year’ while Ireland’s Fairways and FunDays claimed ‘World’s Best Golf Tour Operator’.
Other winners included Madinaty Golf Club (‘Africa’s Best Golf Course’), Terras da Comporta-Dunas Golf Course, Portugal (Europe’s Best Golf Course), Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia (‘North America’s Best Golf Course), Sentosa Golf Club-Serapong Course, Singapore (Asia’s Best Golf Course) and Heritage Golf Club, La Réserve Golf Links and Mauritius (Indian Ocean’s Best Golf Course).
Vipingo Ridge Limited is a limited liability company incorporated under the Laws of Kenya and located along the Kenya Coast in Kilifi County and operates as a premier luxury lifestyle destination.
Established in 2006 and set in a 2000-acre land holding, Vipingo Ridge features an 18-hole championship-level and PGA accredited golf course, luxury accommodations in the Signature Villas, and a variety of recreational amenities, positioning the development as Kenya’s premier luxury lifestyle destination for residents, investors and visitors seeking an exceptional coastal lifestyle.
World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and golf destinations.
Launched in 2014, World Golf Awards aims to drive up standards within the golf tourism industry by
rewarding the organizations’ that are leaders in their field and Votes are cast by professionals working within the golf industry, the media and by the public (golf tourism consumers).
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