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Mid-Amateur & Senior Circuit 2026 Opens with Competitive Golf at Amendoeira

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The opening tournament of the 2026 Mid-Amateur & Senior Circuit took place this weekend on the O’Connor Jr. Course at Amendoeira Golf Resort, one of Portugal’s most popular golf resorts. The event demonstrated once again why the Algarve is such a popular destination for competitive golf and golf holidays year-round.

Marta Lampreia (Quinta do Peru) dominated the women’s event, which had 19 players. She had a good final round of 77 strokes (+5) to claim both the Mid-Amateur and Senior titles.

Lampreia finished 12 strokes clear of Madalena Costa Macedo (Belas), capping a superb one-two finish in both categories. Their achievements demonstrated the excellent quality of amateur golf currently prevalent in Portugal.

Pedro Sá Lima (Vale Pisão) won the Mid-Amateur Gross championship with a score of 143 strokes (-1) against 69 competitors in the men’s field. He narrowly defeated Bruno Rosendo (Aroeira), who came second with 144 strokes (par).

Scott Blackshear (Palmares) won the Senior category with a score of 154 (+10) strokes. José Melão Silveira (Royal Óbidos) finished second, just one stroke behind.

Events like this help to strengthen the Algarve’s position as a top destination for golf holidays in Portugal, with outstanding courses, professional-level conditions, and a climate that allows golf to be played all year. Resorts like Amendoeira Golf Resort combine great layouts with first-rate facilities, making them popular for both competitions and leisure golf holidays.

The Mid-Amateur & Senior Circuit resumes with its next competition on February 7-8 at Quinta do Peru Golf & Country Club, another well-known destination for golfers considering vacations in Portugal.

Pedro Figueiredo Wins the Pinhal Open and Opens the PT Tour 2026 in Style

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Pedro Figueiredo claimed victory at the Pinhal Open, the first tournament of the PT Tour 2026, held at the Pinhal Golf Course in Vilamoura. The Portuguese golfer started the final round in the lead and maintained his position throughout the day, finishing the tournament with a total score of 209 strokes (-7).

In the third and final round, Figueiredo posted an impressive 68 (-4), highlighted by five birdies and just one bogey, which came on the final hole. His consistent performance across the three rounds, 73, 68, and 68, proved decisive and secured him the title in the opening event of the new PT Tour season.

Despite strong pressure from the chasing pack, Figueiredo showed great control and confidence to hold off the competition. Pedro Lencart Silva finished in second place with a total of 212 strokes (-4). He recorded the best round of the final day, a 67 (-5), but was unable to close the gap to the leader.

Portuguese golfers made a strong impression throughout the tournament, with several players finishing inside the top 10. Ricardo Santos secured 8th place with a score of 217 (+1), while Tomás Melo Gouveia tied for 10th place at 219 (+3).

Other notable performances came from Ricardo Melo Gouveia, Alexandre Abreu, João Crasi Alves, Tomás Bessa, and Hugo Santos, underlining the depth and quality of professional golf talent in Portugal. The Pinhal Open once again confirmed Vilamoura as an important stage for competitive golf.

What’s Next on the PT Tour 2026?

 

The PT Tour 2026 continues quickly, with the second event, the Millennium Open, starting just three days later. The tournament will take place from January 10 to 12 at the Millennium Golf Course in Vilamoura, offering players another challenging test early in the season.

The season will conclude with the Optilink Tour Championship, scheduled for March 6 to 8 at PGA Aroeira No. 2, near Lisbon. As the final event of the PT Tour 2026, it will bring together the top players of the season to compete for the overall title. Known for its demanding layout and high competition standards, PGA Aroeira No. 2 provides an ideal setting for a dramatic season finale, testing consistency, strategy, and performance under pressure. Its location close to Lisbon also reinforces the region’s growing importance as a leading destination for professional golf in Portugal.

PT Tour 2026 Brings Competitive Golf Back to Portugal This Winter

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The PT Tour, known as the Portuguese international professional golf circuit, has made its official schedule for 2026. There will be ten tournaments during the season, which will run from early January to March. The last one will be the Optilink Tour Championship. The PT Tour is becoming an important winter circuit for professionals and high-level amateurs, with a total prize of 105,000 euros.

The season will start in January at two famous courses in Vilamoura, which is in the municipality of Loulé. It will end in March at PGA Aroeira Lisboa, close to Lisbon. There will be 10,000 euros in prize money for each of the nine Opens, and the final tournament will have 15,000 euros in prize money. At the end of the season, there will be a top-ranked player for both men and women.
The results of the PT Tour show how strong it is. Many players who spend the winter playing in Portugal, especially in the Algarve, go on to do well on international tours. Long-term sponsorships, strong ties with the Portuguese Golf Federation and PGA Portugal, and a new deal with the Capdeville Consulting Tournament, which will return in 2026 after a successful first year, all help the circuit.

Promoter José Correia says that the 2026 season will have more different courses, consistently high playing standards, new partnerships, and more people playing. The Portuguese Golf Federation also talked about how important the PT Tour is as a fantastic way to start the season, since it lets amateur and professional golfers from around the world compete before the big European tours start.

Daniel da Costa Rodrigues, who won the 2025 Order of Merit, is one of the most successful players in the past few years. He earned his spot on the DP World Tour after doing well on the PT Tour. He now competes with Ricardo Melo Gouveia. Rodrigues has talked openly about how important the PT Tour was for his growth, saying it was the best way to get into a competitive rhythm early in the year.

There are many different challenges on the 2026 schedule. The PT Tour also strongly supports the growth of players. The Open de Portugal will take place later at PGA Aroeira Lisboa, where the season concludes. This gives players valuable experience at a major tournament site.

The PT Tour also really wants players to get better. Federation agreements give amateur players access, and the best players get invitations to professional events like the HotelPlanner Tour and the Ladies European Tour Access Series. In 2026, there will be new prizes, such as a wildcard for the best international player in the Capdeville Consulting Tournament.

The PT Tour keeps showing why Portugal is such a wonderful place for competitive golf. The courses are excellent, the organisation is strong, and the winter weather is better than in most other countries. Portugal is once again the centre of European winter golf in the 2026 season, from Vilamoura to Lisbon.