To attract golfers, he added, Pine Hollow is one of the first clubs on the Island to renovate its golf course.

The event attracted golfers and political leaders from throughout the region each August.

The first nine holes were added to the area in 1962 to attract golfers during the spring, summer and fall.

Hudson Hills, the county's sixth public course, is meant to attract serious golfers who may not have the money or connections to belong to any of the 40-some private courses around the county.

The sport attracts both foreign investment and overseas golfers, who come from such countries as South Korea, Australia, and Japan for the relatively inexpensive fees.

Although it's designed largely as a publicity stunt to attract golfers to Australia's more traditional courses, Nullarbor is also a playable course.

"That attracts golfers from as far away as Massachusetts," Augie Mantone, the manager, said.

The course was designed by Willie Campbell in 1891 and was intentionally made long, at least by 19th Century standards, to attract golfers to Islay.

CITY of Derry's flourishing Pro-Am has attracted golfers from all over Britain and Ireland this weekend.

The golf industry attracts foreign investment, and overseas golfers from such countries as Australia, South Korea, and Japan.