Friday, 4/Dec/2015
The Algarve has once again been awarded one of the world’s best golfing locations. This award was gained in November at the World Golf Awards. Portugal’s best golf course was this year awarded to the Royal Óbidos to the north of Lisbon.

Royal Obidos Golf Course


Algarve InterClub 2014/15

Monday, 2/Nov/2015
On the 27th of October the finals were held on the Santo Antonio course for the Algarve InterClub 2014/15. Seventeen clubs were represented by 102 players. The 1st Division was won by the Vila Sol, the 2nd Division was won by Palmares, and the 3rd Division was won by Quinta do Lago. The overall winning team was the Alto Golfe with 124 points.

Santo Antonio Golf Course


World Golf Awards

Monday, 2/Nov/2015
The Algarve has once again been awarded one of the worlds best golfing locations. This award was gained in November at the World Golf Awards. Portugals best golf course was this year awarded to the Royal Obidos to the north of Lisbon.

Ricardo Gouveia

Monday, 2/Nov/2015
Ricardo Gouveia has made Portuguese golfing history! He is the first Portuguese player to break into the Top 100 in the World Rankings having reached the 84th position during November - congratulations to Ricardo Gouveia.
Ricardo Gouveia

Thursday, 1/Oct/2015
The Portugal Masters this year virtually avoided the threatening bad weather after months of sunshine. Andy Sullivan took the lead on Day One with three strokes over his nearest rival. At the end of Day Two this had increased to six strokes. Day Three morning was very windy but by the end of the day Andy Sullivan maintained his lead but now reduced to five strokes. he finished the tournament with a handsome lead of nine strokes over fellow Englishman Chris Wood. One stroke behind Chris Wood was Eduardo de la Rivo, Trevor Fisher Jr. and Anthony Wall. Ricardo Gouveia led the Portuguese participation with five strokes below par and was placed 31st. Tomas Silva was next in 68th place, then Tiago Cruz and Ricardo Santos in 73rd. Followed by Vitor Lopes at 87th, João Carlota at 101st, José-Filipe at 108th, and finally Pedro Figueiredo at 125th.

Victoria Golf Course


Thursday, 1/Oct/2015
The Morgado Course near Portimão will be closed for maintenance as from the 1st of December to the 13th.

Morgado Golf Course


Tuesday, 1/Sep/2015
The 2015 BMW Junior Championship will be played on the Quinta do Lago North Course in October with the participation of sixteen year old João Girão who earlier won this year the McGinley Junior Cup also held in Quinta do Lago.

Quinta do Lago South Golf Course


Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
We are pleased to announce that in the middle of August the 24 year-old Portuguese golfer Ricardo Gouveia from Lisbon moved into 119th place in the World Rankings. This is the highest position that any Portuguese golfer has ever attained since World Golf Rankings came into existence.

Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
In August many courses are holding Charity Golf Tournaments for local worthy causes. Amongst them are the following: Vila Sol course on the 9th of August; Penina course on the 15th of August; Gramacho course on the 22nd of August; Monte Rei course on the 29th of August. Details can be obtained from the courses.

Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
Local golfer Dave Harper repeated his win of the Supercraft Trophy organised by the Atlantic Society on the Laguna course at Vilamoura.

Laguna Golf Course


Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
The 2015 Goldra Golf Tournament will be held on the Benamor Course near Tavira on the 29th August - in favour of the Goldra Dog Sanctuary. It will be an Individual Stapleford competition and details may be obtained by contacting sue@thegoldradogsanctuary.com

Benamor Golf Course


Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
Sixteen year old Joao Girao won the McGinley Junior Cup at Quinta do Lago Laranjal Course with a two-under-par round of 70. He was also presented with a wild-card for the 2015 BMW Junior Championship taking place on the North Course in October

Laranjal Golf Course


Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
86 golfers participated in an event on the Penina Championship Course on August 15th which was followed by a gala dinner and raising a total of just under €10,000 for local charities.

Penina Championship Golf Course


Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
Over 80 golfers participated in the Monte Rei Course Charity Tournament on the 28th of August raising over € 7.000. The winner was Hassan Dahabiyeh with Jacques Bonneval second.

Monte Rei Golf Course


Saturday, 1/Aug/2015
On the 25th August the Rhiannon Trophy was held on the Pinta course in Carvoeiro with 100 participants. Job van Dalen won the day with 445 points with Gillian Duplessis taking second place. This is a special Trophy to raise funds to assist a child with special needs.

Vale da Pinta Golf Course


Wednesday, 1/Jul/2015
Hugo Santos and the brother of golfer Ricardo Santos from Vilamoura won the Estoril PGA Open at the Estoril Course last month. He commenced the final round three shots behind the leader and won by a further two strokes from his nearest rival Antonio Vitorinho.

Wednesday, 1/Jul/2015
The Quinta do Lago held on the North Course the 2015 McGinley Junior Cup open to all golfers up to the age of 18 years old. The winner was awarded a wild card to the BMW Junior Championships in October from the 12th to the 17th also being held on the North Course.

Quinta do Lago North Golf Course


Wednesday, 1/Apr/2015
The Golf Resort Santo Antonio (Parque da Floresta), will be holding their annual Autumn Festival from the 25th to the 30th of September. Golfers visiting the Algarve will only be allowed to play the course if they participate in the week long Festival.

Santo Antonio Golf Course


Sunday, 1/Mar/2015
For the second year running the much loved European Tour event of the Madeira Open was effected by bad weather. Last year they managed to play 36 holes but this year it was completely cancelled after playing only managing just the first 18. The good news is that the event has now been re-scheduled to take place from July 30th to August 2nd. During this Spring leading central Algarve courses, in particular the Vilamoura area, are now heavily booked. Players in groups seeking the most agreeable tee times will find limited availability on the main courses. Smaller groups of players are recommended to make their enquiries but due to the situation the tee times may not always be to their personal preference. As from the month of May through to the end of September, most courses are offering a special discount rate for 2 Players Buggy Package. The exceptions are as follows: the Pinheiros Altos and Vale do Lobo courses with the offer only commencing 1st of June. The Oceanico courses offer a special Summer Special rate from June to September. All these special discount rates are obtainable through our Booking Department.

Sunday, 1/Feb/2015
We can confirm that on some days this Spring leading central Algarve courses, particularly the Vilamoura area, are already heavily booked. Players in groups seeking the most agreeable tee times will find limited availability of tee-off times on several days on the main courses. Small groups of players are recommended to make their enquiries but the tee times may not be to their preference due to lack of availability. As from the month of May through to the end of September, the Pestana Group of courses which include the Alto, Gramacho, Pinta, Silves and the Vila Sol, have now introduced their 2 Players Buggy Package at an discount rate which is obtainable through our Booking Department.

Sunday, 1/Feb/2015
We believe that the past Christmas festive season has arguably been the best we have enjoyed in the Algarve in the last 35 years - blue skies, days warm and sunny, very little wind, but cold nights - all great for golfers! As from the month of May through to the end of September, the Pestana Group of courses which include the Alto, Gramacho, Pinta, Silves and the Vila Sol, have now introduced their 2 Players Buggy Package at an discount rate which is obtainable through our Booking Department. We have already noted that on some days in this coming Spring leading central Algarve courses are now heavily booked. Players in groups seeking the most agreeable tee times will find limited availability of tee-off times on several days on the main courses.

Thursday, 1/Jan/2015
The Palmares course near Lagos is holding its 36th annual Almond Blossom Tournament from the 27th to the 31st of January. Public entry cost € 225.00 - The Gala Dinner is € 45.00. Details can be obtained by contacting the course directly.

Palmares Golf Course