Portugal Golf – 30th edition of the Portuguese Senior Ladies Golf Competition

Dom Pedro Laguna. Dom Pedro Laguna was one of the hosts of the  largest women's golf competition in Portugal

The golf competition took place at Dom Pedro Vilamoura golf courses

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the oldest international seniors tournament in Portugal, also considered the largest competition of women’s golf in Portugal.

There were 163 ladies from various European nations who competed for 3 days in 4 handicap categories (0-6, 6-12, 12-18 and 18-24) on the renowned Dom Pedro golf courses in Vilamoura, Algarve. The couples tournament took place in the Victoria and Laguna golf courses, while, and Pinhal and Old Course hosted the solo competition.

As always, this reunion marked the beginning of the new European season of tournaments organised by European Senior Associations associated with ESLGA. It was marked by good golf, lovely sunny days, fair play, and superb conviviality around the delicacies with which Chef Bernardo Sousa Coutinho pampered all the players.

The Pairs competition was won by Gross Mimi Skog and Pirjo Sipronen in the 1st Category and Geraldine Galvin and Bernie McGrath in the 2nd.

Among the Portuguese Association of Senior Golf Ladies (APSGS) members, Maria José Pinto won the 2nd Category in Gross (170), Joan Lillie won 3rd in Net (148), and Carina Wentjarvi won 4th in Net (72) for their outstanding play.

Mary McLaren, Kate Evans, and Paula Murray of Ireland won the tournament of nations and Mary McLaren took home the Teresa Symington Trophy as the event’s best golfer with a score of 158 strokes.

When the lights went down, the crowd’s constant demand to know, “what is the date for this golf competition in 2024?” was the event’s best indicator of its success.

Book your golf holidays in the Algarve with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy some of the finest golf courses in Europe.

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Portugal Golf – One Green Way Invitational golf tournament in Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago North. One Green Way Invitational at Quinta do Lago North

Exclusive golf tournament took place at Quinta do Lago

Amazing golfing royalty from across the globe gathered last weekend at the Quinta do Lago, Algarve, for a three-day golf tournament. The One Green Way Invitational has quickly become the most prestigious private event in all of Europe, even in just its second year.

Picture this: the greatest players in the world competing in a private event on a flawless golf course surrounded by a surreal backdrop. Put away your daydreams; this isn’t a fairy tale; it’s the One Green Way Invitational, a mixed Pro-Am golf tournament held in Quinta do Lago North last weekend, which featured an impressive roster of golf celebrities. The total “prize money” was 332,500 Euros, with the grand prize at 55,000 Euros.

Multiple captains and vice-captains from the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup competed in this year’s edition. Several of the competitors have been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, while many more have won PGA or Open Championships. Bernhard Langer, José Maria Olazabal, and Colin Montgomerie are just some of the celebrities who participated in this tournament.

In the ladies, the highlight was the Mexican Laura Ochoa, who still holds the record for the most weeks in a row at the top of women’s golf, alongside other great presences such as Dame Laura Davies and Suzann Pettersen, a captain in the 2023 Solheim Cup.

Jean-Noel Bioul, the tournament’s host and an advisor to the One Green Way Board, stated in a statement before the event: “We are thrilled to organise the second ‘One Green Way Invitational’ this year. Everything about these three days of the tournament seems promising”. Sixty “legends” and sixty special guests will gather for the One Green Way Invitational.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Events in the Algarve during the month of February

Morgado Golf Course. Events in the Algarve during the month of February

Events in the Algarve

February will be full of entertainment in the popular golf holiday destination of the Algarve. We at Tee Times Golf Agency gathered some suggestions to enhance your golf holiday experience in the Algarve.

On February 3rd, to celebrate its 20th birthday, the Morgado Golf Course, in Portimão, will have a special draw in which all players who use the golf course that day can enter to win prizes. Two nights’ stay in a double room with half board, two green fees, and buggy rental are included in the coupons. On that day, the buggies will also have a special price, and all the golfers will receive a piece of cake at 3 pm.

From February 15 to 19, the 49th edition of the Algarve Tour by Bike will start in Portimão and will be concluded in Lagoa, passing by important Algarve cities like Lagos, Faro, Albufeira and Tavira.

Arguably one of the biggest events of the year in the Algarve, the Carnival of Loulé, near both Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago, returns after a two-year forced break due to the pandemic. It’s one of the best Carnival parades in the entire country and will take place from February 19 to 21.

In Silves, from February 10 to 12, the City Fair Silves Capital of Orange, where you’ll be able to enjoy wine, sweets, and regional products while listening to the music of popular Portuguese artists like José Cid. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the vibrant Portuguese culture.

From February 10 to 14, in Lagos, the project Lagos with Love will host some romantic activities to mark Valentine’s Day. From photo sessions to romantic walks by Lagos, there are many options to mark this special date.

The Algarve has some of the best golf courses in Europe and excellent hotels and resorts ready to provide you with unique golf holiday experiences. Book your golf holidays in the Algarve with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy this stunning Portuguese region that will make you want to come back as soon as possible.

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