Vilamoura Golf

‘Today’s Golfer’ award to the Algarve

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The Algarve has been named the golf destination with the ‘best value for money’ in Europe, in awards run by the British magazine ‘Today’s Golfer’.

The Algarve region received 32% of the 3,276 voters, next was Turkey with 19% and Spain’s Costa Brava was third with 11% .

Also in the categories of ‘Best Golf Course in Portugal’ and ‘Best Hotel/Resort in Portugal ‘, the Algarve won again with the Oceanico Old Course in Vilamoura, and the Hotel Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort, in Vale do Lobo, leading with 31.31% and 15.44% of the vote respectively.

‘We are very proud to receive the news that the Algarve was once again chosen for the quality of its golf product, especially as the prizes are awarded by a publication from the United Kingdom, which remains our main market for tourists’ said the chairman of Tourism of the Algarve, António Pina, who added that ‘businesses in the golf industry are to be congratulated for the excellent service they have developed.”

Today’s Golfer magazine reaches over 200,000 British golfers every month and since 2010 is has been approved by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators).

Oceanico Old Course – Saturday 17th December. Weekly Competition

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A return back to the Oceanico Old Course is always a treat. Dry and mild weather continues here in the Algarve and whilst the course was surprisingly wet in places as we have had very little rain it was virtually void of golfers making once again for ‘millionaires’ golf.

Very little roll on the ball, indeed if any, played the course longer than usual complimented by immaculate greens especially when you consider we are in winter and a week away from Christmas! Individual stableford was the chosen format and Tommy Jensen was still in fine form even after a reduction of three shots on his Vilamoura Clube de Golf handicap. Good day in the sunshine and Pinhal scheduled for a Christmas Day game.

Joint Winners:
Tommy Jensen (h/c 16) – 36pts
Tony McInerney (h/c 24) – 36pts

Nearest The Pin (15th) : Uncontested

San Lorenzo – Saturday 10th December. Charity Golf Day

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Magnificent rolling fairways and views stretching over the Ria Formosa estuary to Faro Island and the ocean beyond elevates San Lorenzo Golf Course by many as the best in the Algarve. Built in 1988 it has built a formidable reputation and was once ranked No2 in Europe just behind Valderrama – it presently resides at No24 just in front of Onyria Palmares at No26. San Lorenzo is simply is a must play course.

The Society once again supported another golf event this time in aid of Associacao Oncologica do Algarve a registered Charity giving practical help to cancer sufferers. With a green fee of just €50.00 it was always to be a very popular event and come the day 44 players took the field on a glorious sunny winter morning for an individual stableford competition. The course was in fine condition and with an stiff ocean breeze presented a tough challenge.

Eve Koch, Vilamoura Clube de Golfe member enthused ”This was my first time at San Lorenzo. The layout is on par with many other courses in the Algarve and the last hole is particularly challenging Very nice course with a cosy well decorated clubhouse and friendly staff. I look forward to returning very soon!”

1st Men: Tommy Jensen – 40pts

1st Ladies: Ruth Hernandez – 39pts

Nearest The Pin (5th): Chris Milford

Nearest The Pin (16th): Ady Fairclough

For more information regarding the Charity: (http://www.aoa.pt)