Portuguese junior golfer Bernardo Pinheiro, representing Oporto Golf Club, delivered Portugal’s best performance at the German International Amateur Championship U18, finishing tied for 26th place. The event, hosted at GC Bad Saarow near Berlin, brought together top youth talent from across Europe, highlighting the growing depth of Portugal’s emerging golf generation.
The tournament ran over three rounds and concluded on May 17, 2025. Bernardo finished with an aggregate score of 226 (+10) after carding a final round of 77, sharing the 26th spot with three other players. This consistent showing follows on the heels of his solid T22 finish at the Italian International Championship just three weeks prior at Royal Park I Roveri in Turin, once again making him the top Portuguese performer.
Portuguese Girls Also Hold Their Own in Berlin
On the women’s side, Amélia Gabin (Quinta do Lago) and Inês Belchior (Comporta) also showed competitive spirit in the international field. Amélia posted a final round of 78 for a total of 230 (+11), finishing T28, while Inês recorded a 79 to close at 232 (+13) in a T35 finish.
Though outside the top tier, these finishes reflect the increasing consistency and international presence of Portugal’s young golfers in top amateur events.
Champions and Course Highlights
The tournament was dominated by Filip Grave of Sweden and Charlotte Naughton of England, both of whom maintained their leads from the final round to secure championship victories. Naughton, in particular, controlled the women’s division from start to finish.
The challenging setup at GC Bad Saarow tested players with its fast greens, tight approaches, and strategic hazards, offering valuable experience for rising talents competing on the international stage.
Looking Ahead for Portugal’s Youth Golfers
Bernardo Pinheiro’s back-to-back top finishes in Italy and Germany reinforce his growing reputation as one of Portugal’s most promising young golfers. As Portugal continues to invest in junior development and international exposure, results like these are stepping stones to future success at elite amateur and professional levels.
