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Victoria and Old Course Renovation

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Victoria and Old Course Renovation

Victoria and Old Course Renovation
After purchasing five courses and hotels in Vilamoura from the Dom Pedro Group, Arrow Global Portugal Group is now renovating two of the most famous courses in Europe, the Victoria Course and the Old Course.

The Victoria Golf Course, designed by American Arnold Palmer and widely regarded as one of the most difficult in Europe, closed for good on December 11, 2023, after nearly 20 years in operation. Its last tournament was the 35th Vilamoura Grand Trophy. The course, clubhouse, and their surroundings will all undergo extensive renovations as part of Victoria’s reopening in February 2025. Approximately 17 million euros have been set aside for this renovation.

The well-known South African professional Ernie Els, who is making his first appearance in Portugal, is creating the new course. Els and his architectural team recently designed the course’s makeover after spending a week in Vilamoura.

The former Victoria Golf Course has hosted the Portugal Masters sixteen times and the 2005 World Cup. The course closed in December, after operating for 19 and a half years. On February 20, 2025, it will reopen with a fresh layout.

At the same time, the Old Course, a golfing treasure in the Algarve, will be closed for about a month starting on December 11, 2023, and is expected to reopen in early January. The course’s design, fairways, and greens will be improved. The Old Course’s clubhouse is undergoing enhancements to better serve visitors.

Arrow Global Portugal Group is actively seeking to increase its presence in the Portuguese golfing market, as it has several courses throughout the country’s northern, central, and Algarve areas.

While the Victoria Course and the Old Course remain closed, other greens from the group remain available, such as Pinhal Golf Course, Laguna Golf Course, and Millenium Golf Course. You can book your green fee in Vilamoura directly with us here at Tee Times.

via Valdemar Afonso

Estepona Golf’s Hole 8 Renovation and Partnership

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Estepona Golf Hole 8 Renovation

Estepona Golf’s Hole 8 Renovation and Partnership 
Located on Spain’s beautiful Costa del Sol, the widely recognised Estepona Golf Course is undergoing a period of transformation that started with the extensive restoration of hole 8, marking the first step towards a successful venture.

This renovation project includes extensive earthmoving, a refined reshaping of the landscape, the implementation of an advanced drainage system, and an upgraded irrigation system. It is being carried out by GTM Golf, a well-known Spanish company with experience in building and renovating golf courses throughout Europe. The path has also been properly seeded with a layer of 10 centimetres of sand and a full layer of Bermuda Latitude36 grass.

Referring to current environmental measures in golf course management, such as cutting water usage, recycling materials, and utilising renewable resources, modifications like these provide a modern perspective on golf sustainability. 

The next step in the transformation is a planned overhaul of the course’s primary and secondary irrigation systems.

The Globalia Group has added Estepona Golf to its holdings, continuing a major initiative begun by Juan José Hidalgo, president of the group and the original visionary behind Air Europa, marking it as their entrance into golf in Spain. 

A large hotel, tourist apartments, a man-made lake with a beach, residential sections, and a sports zone with indoor and outdoor facilities are all part of this massive development. Notable features of the project include housing for a film crew and spacious recording facilities to accommodate the production of television series. 

In April of this year, Hidalgo spoke with Andalucía Golf about his thoughts on the acquisition, saying, “Twenty-two years ago, I acquired the renowned Herencia Nadal land, spanning a million and a half square metres, with the vision to develop a grand project. Golf wasn’t initially on the agenda, but a substantial sports area was. Estepona Golf seamlessly fits into our vision due to its adjacency, making it an ideal addition to the project. It’s a meticulously prepared course that resonates well with players, prompting many to return.”

At Tee Times Golf Agency, we understand the importance of offering golfers the opportunity to elevate their golf experience with modern courses while enjoying a golf holiday. Costa del Sol is part of this plan, and we invite you to explore the rejuvenated Estepona Golf and book your golf holiday in Spain with Tee Times Golf Agency. Discover the finest golf courses in Costa del Sol and embark on a golfing adventure that’s both rewarding and unforgettable.

Portugal Golf Holidays – Domes Lake Algarve opens exclusive pool for adults

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Domes Lake Algarve. Domes Lake Algarve has a new pool

Domes Lake Algarve has a new upgrade

Located in Vilamoura, Domes Lake Algarve is already a reference in the Algarve. Before its reopening in 2022, it was known as Lake Spa Resort.

Since the hotel reopened, there have been a number of repair and modernization projects done to “improve the quality of its facilities and add more features and services to the resort”.

There are Balinese beds, sun loungers, and chairs for adults in the new area, which can fit up to 40 people. A food truck called Taco do Lago is parked next to the pool and serves drinks, including cocktails, and snacks.

The new pool is near the lake and the outdoor gym, in the quietest part of the lodge. The large lake, surrounded by a walkway, is also the stage for fun kayaking trips. For the younger guests, there is also a new and lively kids club.

Families love Domes Lake Algarve because it has a lot of outdoor space and easy access to the beach, as well as 192 newly renovated rooms and suites with light colours and textures that were inspired by the resort’s natural surroundings.

The wellness area has also been updated, and you can now use the different features of the Soma Spa, which combines treatments that use old Greek methods and modern healing techniques with high-end products that are made with natural ingredients that work.

We recommend our two golf packages made for you, available from 826 euros. Visit Domes Lake Algarve’s page on our website and find out more.

Book your golf holidays in the Algarve with Tee Times Golf Agency and play on some of the best golf courses in Portugal.

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