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Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

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Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Vale Do Lobo

To mark the start of the festive season Vale do Lobo Golf resort is preparing to host the 9th edition of its traditional Christmas Market on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., an event that has become very popular in the region at this time of the year, long awaited by the warm and inviting atmosphere that it offers to all exhibitors and visitors.

Following the formula of success that sets it apart, the event has surpassed all expectations with a record number of confirmed exhibitors and will include not only an exhibition area but plenty of entertainment, animation and live music for the whole family throughout the day.

This typical Christmas Market will also raise funds that go to the Wolf Valley Charity Fund. The Charity was founded by residents and friends of Vale do Lobo, one of the region’s most important charitable associations, that provides strong support to the neediest of the local community.

Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Charity Christmas Market

In this year’s event, many local exhibitors with a wide variety of products to suit all tastes and preferences come back to this event, but this time with many novelties that promise to surprise and delight all visitors at the Vale do Lobo Golf Resort, including original ideas for exquisite gifts, a combination of aromas, flavours and delicacies from the gourmet kitchen, fashion accessories, home and decor items, crystals, cosmetics, jewellery, flowers and plants, greeting cards, books and toys, food and beverages of exclusive producers and much, much more!

Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Charity Christmas Market

For the little ones there is plenty of activities and entertainment for an unforgettable day, surprises and lots of fun with children’s entertainment by Oficina de Sonhos.

Throughout the event, there will be a live entertainment program on the stage of the Auditorium, including various musical performances and a magic show.

The Vale do Lobo Christmas Market is organized in collaboration with the Algarve Resident, Infralobo E.M. and the Municipality of Loulé.

Foral Cup Tournament, & BBQ at Chez Carlos Rest.

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The Venue was the Vale do Lobo Royal golf course, on Saturday 8th July, with a field of 20 golfers competing for the second biggest trophy in the Chez Carlos Golf Society calendar, which is played for on an annual basis, the Foral Cup.
The trophy was donated and the prizes sponsored by our friend and Society member, Tracey McCall.

Foral Cup Winner 2016

Rosangela Barbosa de Gois – Winner 2017

Trophy Foral Cup

Trophy Foral Cup

The weather was hot and sunny and the Royal golf course was in splendid condition. The fairways were good and the greens were true and running moderate to quick. The competition was hot and some good scores were on the cards. There were 2 nearest the pin prizes, the first at the 7th hole, a lovely par 3 125mt over a small lake was won by John Gibson and the second at the 9th hole again 100mt shot over the water was won by Andy Robinson. The ‘Longest Drive’ on the 17th hole an uphill fairway was won by our youngest player, Stuart Graham, with was a fantastic shot, about 240 mt center of the fairway.

Andy Robinson - Second Classified

Andy Robinson – Second Classified

Tony Roberts - Third Classified

Tony Roberts – Third Classified

In the main prizes, 3rd and 4th places were decided by countback with Tony Roberts winning over Tom Taylor by a better back 9 on 33 points. Second place was a wonderful steady handicap score of 36 points by Andy Robinson, playing off a handicap of 4. But the day belonged to Rosangela Gois who stormed the field to take the Foral Cup Trophy with a wonderful 38 points. Well done Rosangela.

Award Delivery
Award delivery

Award Delivery

Afterwards, there was a wonderful social dinner and prize giving event at the Chez Carlos restaurant where everyone had a great time, not least Rosangela, who accepted the trophy with huge delight. Well done to Tracey McCall and to the Chez Carlos Golf Society. Same again next year please.

Group of players Foral Cup 2017

Group of players Foral Cup 2017

Golf in Portugal – The forefront of golf in Europe

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olf in Portugal has long been at the forefront of golf in Europe, thanks to the top-quality golf courses in Portugal and golf resorts located throughout the country. This June, FPG – Portuguese Golf Federation released the numbers of Golf in Portugal and they are encouraging.

Penina Golf Course

Penina Golf Course: Inaugurated in 1966 was one of the first Golf Courses in Portugal

Members

Currently, there are 14,406 members of the FPG – Portuguese Golf Federation which represents a growth of 6.7% comparing to May 31, 2016, when there were only 13,500 members.

Portugal Open

  • It took place from 11 to 14 May at the Morgado Golf Resort;
  • It was a very positive edition on the return of the event to the European Tour;
  • 3 of the 11 Portuguese passed the cut;
  • Excellent media coverage at national level: 550 news reached 28% of the national population;
  • Advertisement Value Equivalent was 2.2 M €.

Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG), is a public sport utility founded 1949. It is Portuguese Golf Regulator and promotes official competitions as well as manages national teams and manages the handicaps for players.

 

Golf Courses in Portugal – Algarve:

  • Alamos Golf
  • Alto Golf
  • Balaia Golf Village
  • Benamor Golf
  • Boavista Golf
  • Castro Marim Golf Atlantic
  • Colina Verde
  • Espiche Golf Course
  • Faldo Amendoeira Golf
  • Golf Santo António
  • Gramacho
  • Laguna Golf Vilamoura
  • Millennium Golf Vilamoura
  • Monte Rei
  • Morgado Golf
  • O’Connor Amendoeira Golf
  • Oceanico Academy Course
  • Palmares Golf
  • Penina Championship
  • Penina Resort & Academy
  • Pine Cliffs Golf
  • Pinhal Golf Vilamoura
  • Pinheiros Altos
  • Quinta da Ria
  • Quinta de Cima
  • Quinta do Lago Laranjal
  • Quinta do Lago North
  • Quinta do Lago South
  • Quinta do Vale
  • Salgados
  • San Lorenzo
  • Silves Golf Resort
  • The Old Course Vilamoura
  • Vale da Pinta
  • Vale de Milho Golf
  • Vale do Lobo Ocean Course
  • Vale do Lobo Royal Course
  • Victoria Golf Vilamoura
  • Vila Sol Golf

Golf Courses in Portugal – Lisbon Area

  • Aroeira Golf I
  • Aroeira Golf II
  • Belas Clube de Campo
  • Belavista Golf
  • Bom Sucesso Golf Course
  • Botado Golf Club
  • Campo Real
  • Capuchos Golf
  • Estoril Blue Course
  • Estoril Golf Club
  • Golden Eagle Golf
  • Jamor Golf
  • Lisbon Sports Club
  • Marvão Golf
  • Montado Golf
  • Oeiras Golf
  • Oitavos Dunes
  • Paço do Lumiar
  • Penha Longa Atlantico
  • Penha Longa Mosteiro
  • Praia D’el Rey Golf
  • Quinta da Beloura
  • Quinta da Marinha
  • Quinta do Peru
  • Ribagolfe I – Blue Course
  • Ribagolfe II – Green Course
  • Royal Obidos
  • Santo Estevao Golf
  • Troia Golf
  • Vimeiro Golf Club
  • West Cliffs, by Praia D´el Rey

Golf Courses in Portugal – Porto and North:

  • Amarante Golf
  • City Golf
  • Curia Golf Club
  • Estela Golf Club
  • Miramar Golf Club
  • Montebelo Golf
  • Oporto Golf Club
  • Ponte de Lima Golf
  • Quinta da Barca
  • Quinta da Bica Golf Academy
  • Quinta das Lagrimas
  • Quinta do Fojo
  • Rilhadas
  • Vale Pisão Golf Course
  • Vidago Golf

Golf Courses in Portugal – Azores:

  • Batalha Golf
  • Furnas Golf
  • Ilha Terceira

Golf Courses in Portugal – Madeira:

  • Palheiro Golf
  • Porto Santo Golf
  • Santo da Serra