Sealjuures on just rahvusvahelistel golfi-suurvõistlustel kanda Eesti golfiturismi arengus kaalukas roll, sest toovad Eesti golfiradadele rahvusvahelise golfiseltskonna, -meediahuvi ning seeläbi ka tuntuse.
Golf tourism is an important sector in the tourism industry, in terms of average daily expenditure per visitor. However, golf tourism also generates social and political controversies, mainly due to its impact on the environment.