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Herdade do Pinheirinho Golf tees off a new era in Portugal golf courses history

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Herdade do Pinheirinho Golf tees off a new era in Portugal golf courses history

On Portugal’s exclusive Blue Coast, golf enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice with the grand, long-awaited official opening of Herdade do Pinheirinho Golf. This beautiful course, nestled in the heart of Portugal, promises a world-class golfing experience and a harmonious blend of luxury and nature.

Herdade do Pinheirinho boasts an 18-hole championship course designed by Jorge Santana da Silva to captivate golf players of every skill level. The sandy layout weaves seamlessly through the stunning Portuguese terrain, offering panoramic views of rolling hills and coastal beauty. Each hole is an invitation to challenge one’s skill while immersing oneself in the serene beauty of the surroundings.

Herdade do Pinheirinho: a unique design

Da Silva explained that the golf course design aimed to preserve as much natural vegetation as possible. Even in areas where they shaped each hole, they followed the original design from 12 years ago. The course is on a 90-hectare property near Dunas Terra da Comporta (designed by David McLay Kidd) and Costa Terra (by Fazio Design).

Our team of experts believes that Herdade do Pinheirinho is where the passion for golf will meet the elegance of Portuguese hospitality. Its 6,530-yard par 72 offers an excellent challenge for those looking for the best golf breaks in Lisbon. The seal of Vic Properties, which was on hold for several years, is present in this project. However, the time has come for the inauguration of the golf course designed by the famous architect Santana da Silva.

Located an hour and a half drive from Lisbon, you, your family and your friends could embark on an extraordinary golfing journey amidst the scenic beauty of Herdade do Pinheirinho. Every swing will tell a story against the backdrop of Portugal’s natural splendour. We invite you to celebrate the opening of a new chapter in Portuguese golfing sophistication. In Tee Times, we have the best packages if you are looking to experience the best Portugal Golf Holidays.

Get ready to visit Herdade do Pinheirinho and Portugal’s Blue Coast. Be transported on a golf journey that will leave you spellbound!

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.

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35th Vilamoura Grand Trophy of Golf

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35th Vilamoura Grand Trophy of Golf
The 35th Vilamoura Grand Trophy of Golf is an esteemed annual amateur tournament held in southern Portugal. It was held during the first week of December, and it is considered a major golf tournament in the Algarve. The event includes three rounds on distinct worldly-famous courses: the Victoria Course, the Old Course, and the Pinhal Golf Course.

Currently overseen by the Arrow Global Portugal Group, which recently acquired the Vilamoura fields and hotel units Dom Pedro, the competition has numerous entities extending their support, including Solverde, Vista Alegre, D. Pedro Vilamoura, Hotel Hilton, and Hotel Vila Galé, among others.

As the last competition to be held on the Victoria course, this tournament has historical significance. This distinguished course has hosted some of Portugal’s most well-known international competitions, such as the Portugal Masters, which held its final edition in 2022, and the World Cup in 2005.

In its 35th year, the tournament attracted 300 competitors from 15 nations (including partners and companions; the number goes to 350). The weather during the event was flawless, with clear skies, mild temperatures (around 20 degrees), abundant sunshine, barely any wind, and consistently great temperatures. As the event ended, it felt like a summer day.

For some from colder climates—like the Nordic nations, UK, Ireland, and Germany—where snow and ice cover the ground in winter, playing golf in the Algarve under the bright sun allowed them to soak in the sun daily.

Per Nilsson, a Swede, earned the 35th Vilamoura Grand Trophy.

A successful event, without incident, was made possible by the reliably good weather throughout the competition, the quality of Vilamoura Golf Courses, and the competition organisation, the latter two of which you can attest to as well. Grab your chance here at Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy a trophy-worthy golf holiday in Vilamoura. Soak up the year-round sun and the prime golf courses of the Algarve with us!

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