Interclub Algarve 2017
Sunday, 10/Dec/2017Interclub Algarve - Vila Sol - Vilamoura - Algarve -28th November, 2017.
A total of 18 Algarve Golf Clubs participated in the annual Finals Day of the Interclub Algarve. Top prize was taken by the Alto Club team from Alvor, followed by Levante Club and third by Vilamoura Club.
World Golf Awards
Friday, 1/Dec/2017World Golf Awards 2017.
For the fourth year running the Algarve as a Golf Destination as been awarded the distinction of being Europe’s best. It is reported that the number of golf rounds played in 2017 increased by 10.5% on the previous year.
European Disabled Golf Algarve Open
Sunday, 26/Nov/2017EDGA Algarve Open - Vila Sol - Vilamoura - Algarve - Portugal - 23rd to 25 November, 2017.
Seventy international members of the EDGA participated in this important event. Belgium
s Adem Wahbi was the final winner with two Englishmen, George Groves and Kevin Harmison tied for second place.
Telegraph Vitality Junior Golf Championship
Sunday, 19/Nov/2017Telegraph Vitality Junior Championship - North Course - Quinta do Lago - Almancil Algarve - 10th November, 2017.
The Championship was won by a 14 year old golfer named Max Hopkins. He posted scores of 71, 72 and 71 beating his nearest competitor Ben Jones by three strokes.
JJW Cup Tournament
Saturday, 4/Nov/2017JJW Cup - San Lorenzo & Pinheiros Altos - Almancil - Algarve - Portugal - 22nd & 23rd October, 2017.
The JJW Hotel & Resorts Group held their first annual JJW Cup over two days. The winners were Jose Valente and Rosangela Gois. Next year the tournament will be staged on the 27th and 28th of October, 2018.
EuroPro Tour
Sunday, 22/Oct/2017EuroPro Tour - Faldo Course - Amendoeira - Algarve - 24th to 26th October, 2017.
As from Tuesday the 24th until Thursday the 26th, the Faldo Course will be hosting the first EuroPro Tour Grand Final. The top five golfers will then be eligible for their card for the European Challenge Tour.
Corporate Day at Boavista
Sunday, 15/Oct/20173rd Corporate Day - Boavista - Lagos - 22nd September, 2017.
A total of 80 invited players participated in this Corporate Day of Stableford. The winning team consisted of Brendan Murphy, Alan Morley, Remy Marteens and Bill Hallidan.
Autumn Festival
Sunday, 8/Oct/2017Santo Antonio 2017 Autumn Festival - Budens - Algarve.
This year
sAutumn Festivalat the Santo Antonio Golf Course was another success with over an average of 100 golfers participating per competition day. At the Gala Dinner the top prizes were awarded to Basil McKeon, Bruno Vicente, maria Dawson, Chris Suckling, Ross Hetherington and Wendy Harnett,
This year’s Christmas Festival will comprise of three golf competitions. A Texas Scramble Shotgun on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, and The Newland Trophy – Greensomes on Boxing Day.
Portugal Masters
Monday, 11/Sep/2017Portugal Masters - Victoria Course - Algarve - Portugal - 21st to 24th September, 2017.
Leading players in the European golf world are going to be in action at The Portugal Masters later this month. Among the many names are Danny Willett and Andy Sullivan from England, Padraig Harrington from Ireland, Darren Clarke form Northern Ireland, Robert Karlsson from Sweden and Thomas Pieters from Belgium.
Pep Gancedo Trophy
Sunday, 13/Aug/2017The Santo Antonio Golf Course near Budens is celebrating its 30th birthday. On August the 16th they will be holding a competition named “Pepe Gancedo Trophy” named after the original Spanish architect of their challenging course. The event starts at 09:00 hrs with a shotgun and is a Singles Stableford competition. The event will close with a celebration buffet and prize giving. Further details from their Reception.
McGinley Junior Cup
Thursday, 6/Jul/2017For the fifth year the McGinley Junior Cup will be held on the North Course in Quinta do Lago on the 2nd to the 4th of August. This annual event is open to boys and girls up to the age of 18 years and costs € 65.00 to enter. The winner will receive a wild-card for the BMW Junior Golf Championship to be held on the same course on the 9th to the 11th in November 2017.
PGA EuroPro Tour Championship
Sunday, 4/Jun/2017PGA EuroPro Tour is thrilled to announce this year’s Tour Championship will be held on the Oceânico Faldo Course at Amendoeira Golf Resort in Portugal.
Commencing on Tuesday, October 24 and concluding on Thursday, October 26, the tournament will carry its largest ever prize fund of £100,000, and which could also prove pivotal in securing a place in the Race To Amendoeira top five and the Challenge Tour card that comes with it.
Open de Portugal
Sunday, 14/May/2017As the last day of the “Open de Portugal” Golf Tournament commences this morning Matt Wallace from England led the field being 17 strokes under par. Germany’s Sebastian Heisele lay second with 14 under par. In third place was England’s Sam Walker with 13 under par. Matthieu Pavon from France had 12 strokes under par and Tapio Pulkkanen from Finland had 11 strokes. Following this group were eight other golfers with 10 strokes under par.
European Tour - Morgado Course
Monday, 8/May/2017The European Tour is holding their tournament the
Open de Portugalon the Morgado Golf Course. Starting on the 11th of May and terminating on the 14th of May.
Vale do Lobo - 35th Foresomes Week
Sunday, 7/May/2017The Tourist Complex of Vale do Lobo are holding their 35th Foursomes Week. It will commence on the 14th and run to the 20th of May. This popular event is usually over-subscribed months in advance.
PGA de Portugal - Pedro Figueiredo
Saturday, 29/Apr/2017Bom Sucesso Classi II - Bom Sucesso - Obidos - 17th to 19th April, 2017.
Pedro Figueiredo won on the final day with a play-off from Englishman Jamie Abbott. In third place was Paul Lawrie from Scotland.
Easter Golf Festival - Santo Antonio Course
Saturday, 29/Apr/2017Between the 14th and 17th of April the Santo Antonio Golf Course held their Easter Festival. It was a combination of events that included Texas Scramble, Pairs Better Ball, and Dubai and Am Am competitions. Their next Festival lasting a week will be in the Autumn running from the 22nd to the 27th of September.
Old Village Golf Classic
Saturday, 1/Apr/2017For the 18th time the “Old Village Golf Classic” was held on the Vila Sol course near to Vilamoura. There were 45 participants and the winner was Pam Forster for the Ladies and Jim Finn for the Men.
Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Curtis Griffiths
Monday, 20/Feb/2017Palmares Classic IV - Palmares Golf Course - Lagos - Algarve - 17th February, 2017.
English golfer Curtis Griffiths beat local Portuguese player Ricardo Santos by one stroke to win the Palmares Classic IV.
Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Tiago Cruz
Monday, 20/Feb/2017Morgado Classic II - Morgado Golf Course - Portimao - February 11th, 2017.
Portuguese golfer Tiago Cruz won the Morgado Classic II by four strokes from Englishman James Adams.
Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Franck Daux
Monday, 20/Feb/2017Alamos Classic - Alamos Golf Course - Portimao - 7th February, 2017.
French player Franck Daux won the Alamos Classic on the Alamos Course by four strokes over Portuguese golfer Ricardo Santos.
Algarve Pro Golf Tour- Pedro Figueiredo
Monday, 20/Feb/2017Morgado Classic - Morgado Golf Course -Portimao - 4th February, 2017.
Pedro Figueiredo from Portugal finished in first place in the Morgado Classic with a one stroke advantage over second placed Tomas Santos Silva.
Easter Golf Festival - Santo Antonio Course
Monday, 23/Jan/2017The Santo Antonio Golf Club in Budens is holding its “Easter Golf Festival” from the 14th to the 17th of April. Each day of the Festival will be a different style of competition and the entry fee will vary from € 35.00 to € 60.00 depending on the tournament being held that actual day.
Almond Blossom Tournament - Palmares Course
Tuesday, 17/Jan/2017On the 24th of January the 38th annual Almond Blossom Tournament will commence on the Palmares Course with a Shotgun start at 10:00 hrs. This competition is the oldest in the Algarve and will provide 4 days play before closing on the 28th. Each day
s play will vary in format and the entrance fee for each visitors is € 245.00.
Adega Mayor Tournament - Boavista Course
Sunday, 15/Jan/2017The Adega Mayor Tournament will be held on the 28th of January, 2017, on the Boavista Course. It
s format is a Shotgun Stableford commencing at 09:00 hours. Playing guests fee is € 71.00 which will include a buffet lunch at the Club House and a shared buggy.
Vale do Lobo Courses - Amateur Week
Sunday, 15/Jan/2017Today is the first day of the annual Vale do Lobo Amateur Week which runs until the 28th of January, 2017. This popular event each year is fully subscribed.
Dom Pedro International Classic
Monday, 9/Jan/2017A reminder that the annual Dom Pedro International Classic which is already over subscribed will commence on the 17th of January and will run to the 14th on the various course in the Vilamoura area..
Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Ricardo Gouveia
Monday, 9/Jan/2017Tile Mountain Classic - Laranjal Course - Algarve - 6th and 7th January, 2017.
By one less shots Ricardo Gouveia won the Tile Mountain Classic in the Algarve. It was a tight win against his fellow Portuguese Joao Ramos and Pedro Figueiredo and South African Tyler Hogerty