Interclub Algarve 2017

Sunday, 10/Dec/2017
Interclub 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.

Vila Sol Golf Course

Interclub Algarve 2017

World Golf Awards

Friday, 1/Dec/2017
World 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.
World Golf Awards

European Disabled Golf Algarve Open

Sunday, 26/Nov/2017
EDGA Algarve Open - Vila Sol - Vilamoura - Algarve - Portugal - 23rd to 25 November, 2017.
Seventy international members of the EDGA participated in this important event. Belgiums Adem Wahbi was the final winner with two Englishmen, George Groves and Kevin Harmison tied for second place.

Vila Sol Golf Course

European Disabled Golf Algarve Open

Telegraph Vitality Junior Golf Championship

Sunday, 19/Nov/2017
Telegraph 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.

Quinta do Lago North Golf Course

Telegraph Vitality Junior Golf Championship

JJW Cup Tournament

Saturday, 4/Nov/2017
JJW 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.
JJW Cup Tournament

EuroPro Tour

Sunday, 22/Oct/2017
EuroPro 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.

Faldo Golf Course

EuroPro Tour

Corporate Day at Boavista

Sunday, 15/Oct/2017
3rd 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.

Boavista Golf Course

Corporate Day at Boavista

Autumn Festival

Sunday, 8/Oct/2017
Santo Antonio 2017 Autumn Festival - Budens - Algarve.
This years Autumn Festival at 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.

Santo Antonio Golf Course

Autumn Festival

Portugal Masters

Monday, 11/Sep/2017
Portugal 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.

Victoria Golf Course

Portugal Masters

Pep Gancedo Trophy

Sunday, 13/Aug/2017
The 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.

Santo Antonio Golf Course

Pep Gancedo Trophy

McGinley Junior Cup

Thursday, 6/Jul/2017
For 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.

Quinta do Lago North Golf Course

McGinley Junior Cup

PGA EuroPro Tour Championship

Sunday, 4/Jun/2017
PGA 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.

Faldo Golf Course

PGA EuroPro Tour Championship

Open de Portugal

Sunday, 14/May/2017
As 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.

Morgado Golf Course

Open de Portugal

European Tour - Morgado Course

Monday, 8/May/2017
The European Tour is holding their tournament the Open de Portugal on the Morgado Golf Course. Starting on the 11th of May and terminating on the 14th of May.

Morgado Golf Course

European Tour - Morgado Course

Vale do Lobo - 35th Foresomes Week

Sunday, 7/May/2017
The 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.

Vale do Lobo Royal Golf Course

Vale do Lobo - 35th Foresomes Week

PGA de Portugal - Pedro Figueiredo

Saturday, 29/Apr/2017
Bom 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.
PGA de Portugal - Pedro Figueiredo

Easter Golf Festival - Santo Antonio Course

Saturday, 29/Apr/2017
Between 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.

Santo Antonio Golf Course

Easter Golf Festival - Santo Antonio Course

Old Village Golf Classic

Saturday, 1/Apr/2017
For 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.

Vila Sol Golf Course

Old Village Golf Classic

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Curtis Griffiths

Monday, 20/Feb/2017
Palmares 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.

Palmares Golf Course

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Curtis Griffiths

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Tiago Cruz

Monday, 20/Feb/2017
Morgado 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.

Morgado Golf Course

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Tiago Cruz

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Franck Daux

Monday, 20/Feb/2017
Alamos 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.

Alamos Golf Course

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Franck Daux

Algarve Pro Golf Tour- Pedro Figueiredo

Monday, 20/Feb/2017
Morgado 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.

Morgado Golf Course

Algarve Pro Golf Tour- Pedro Figueiredo

Easter Golf Festival - Santo Antonio Course

Monday, 23/Jan/2017
The 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.

Santo Antonio Golf Course

Easter Golf Festival - Santo Antonio Course

Almond Blossom Tournament - Palmares Course

Tuesday, 17/Jan/2017
On 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 days play will vary in format and the entrance fee for each visitors is € 245.00.

Palmares Golf Course

Almond Blossom Tournament - Palmares Course

Adega Mayor Tournament - Boavista Course

Sunday, 15/Jan/2017
The Adega Mayor Tournament will be held on the 28th of January, 2017, on the Boavista Course. Its 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.

Boavista Golf Course

Adega Mayor Tournament - Boavista Course

Vale do Lobo Courses - Amateur Week

Sunday, 15/Jan/2017
Today 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.

Vale do Lobo Royal Golf Course

Vale do Lobo Courses - Amateur Week

Dom Pedro International Classic

Monday, 9/Jan/2017
A 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..
Dom Pedro International Classic

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Ricardo Gouveia

Monday, 9/Jan/2017
Tile 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

Laranjal Golf Course

Algarve Pro Golf Tour - Ricardo Gouveia