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Tee Times Portugal Golf – Oporto Golf Club

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Tee Times Portugal Golf - Oporto Golf Club

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Oporto Golf Club

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Oporto Golf Club – Manuel Violas round of 57

Oporto Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Portugal. It begins with a par 4 against the famous nortada, the prevailing north wind, which makes it rather difficult. The approach to the green, which is narrow and double tiered, turns this first hole into an excellent test for any player.

Although holes 4 and 11 are the most difficult ones, we consider the par-4 7th and par-3 14th to be the best that can be designed in terms of golf. The 9th and 18th, normally offer good opportunities for birdies, making a pleasant finish to a competition.

In a superb atmosphere which is possible only among the traditionally hospitable people from the North of the country, the Oporto Golf Club offers excellent facilities in its clubhouse, with a restaurant that is a general favourite of its members for eating out.

No joke: Manuel Violas made ​​a round of only 57 – A round of 57, even outside of official competition, is always a story to remember.

Former No. 1 national amateur golf scored 14 under par on his home course of Oporto. The incredible happened: Manuel Violas, with two Portuguese majors in the curriculum (Cup Portuguese Golf Federation in 2008 and 2010), obtained on Friday a round of 57 strokes, 14 under par-71, at his home club of Oporto Golf Club.

Scored 14 birdies and four pairs. Their previous best result was 64 (-8) at the National Club Championship 2010 in Mounted.

“I can not explain, it was a day when everything went well,” said Manuel Violas a +2 handicap of 26 years. “He put the ball near the flag and putt. I only had two or three biggest putts. It was the turn of my life. It happens once in a lifetime, when a person is very lucky. Lots of people will think it is not true, but I do not care.”

For the avoidance of doubt, this is the card game Manuel Violas on the last 8th August.

Tee Times Portugal Golf - Oporto Golf Club - Manuel Violas round of 57

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Oporto Golf Club – Manuel Violas round of 57

Officially, the record for the lowest round in the PGA Tour is 59 strokes for six players: Al Geiberger (Memphis Classic, 1977); Chip Beck (Las Vegas Invitational, 1991); David Duval (Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, 1999); Paul Goydos (John Deere Classic, 2010); Stuart Appleby (Greenbrier Classic, 2010); and Jim Furyk (BMW Championship, 2013). On the European Tour, the lowest mark is 60 strokes by multiple players.

Source: Golftattoo.com

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Portugal PGA National Championship – Tiago Cruz Leads

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Tee Times Portugal Golf – Portugal PGA National Championship – Tiago Cruz leads

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Portugal PGA National Championship – Tiago Cruz leads at Palmares Golf Course

Tiago Cruz showed today why recently won the Open in the Ilha Terceira (Azores) and jumped to the No. 1 position of the Order of Merit PGA of Portugal, to take isolated command of PGA National Championship.

Cruz, former national amateur champion in 2005 in Ribagolfe, won the national runner-up professional in 2012 at Quinta do Peru and in 2013 at the Pestana Vila Sol, and chases again one of the few national titles that are lacking.

In the tournament of the Portuguese Golf Federation, the PGA of Portugal is organizing the Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort in the Algarve, with 12 000 euros in prize money, the professional sponsored by Banco Big (Bank) sums 137 strokes, Par 7 below the composite routes of Lagos and Praia.

Yesterday, with the wind blowing from the beginning of the round and not just half like yesterday, Cruz joined a card of 69 (-3) to 68 (-4) the previous day and the consistency remains his personal brand .

Before yesterday, the player from Estoril did front nine and the back nine at -2 today doubled in the first 9 seconds -1 and 9, in which has not lost any bump in -2.

A chip and three putts in nine cost him one double-bogey, the only really negative aspect in two days of competition. In 36 holes made just two bogeys and one double. A contrast to the two Ricardos that led him to 18 holes – Santos Gouveia and Melo – any one with eagles, birdies but  also doubles and bogeys!

Santos completes trio of brothers at No. 1

Ricardo Santos, national champion 2011 Ribagolfe and No. 1 ranked PGA of Portugal, fell to 2nd place and admits he was less consistent than the result of 70 leaves transpire (-2). He is just one shot of the leader and has everything still in the open.

With the wind to slow down the game, to the point that some groups have taken five and a half hours, but at the same time to get the ball rolling on the greens even more, only one of the title contenders managed to play better than yesterday Hugo Santos, the author of the best round of the tournament by 67 strokes, Par 5 below.

Apparently recovered of a painful back injury, the national champion in the 212 and Quinta do Peru No. 1 of the Order of Merit PGA of Portugal between 2011 and 2013 only lost one shot in 18 holes, seemed to master the winds and jumped to 2nd place (-6), tied with his younger brother.

There are 7 players below the 36 holes Par

These three players will be out today in the last group, from 9:48 a.m. A trio of luxury, a trio of No. 1 Order of Merit Ranking and PGA of Portugal.

But they are not the only title contenders. There are four more players below Par, with some assumptions on the prowl for one of the front hitch.

Ricardo Melo Gouveia, who lead at 18 holes, the day he turned 23 years, down to 4 (-5), after yesterday to 71 (-1); Gonçalo Pinto closes the top-5 (-3) after today deliver a card of 71 (-1); and the 6th position (-2) is shared by 11-time national champion, António Sobrinho (72 today) and the Spanish Juan Martín (two rounds of 71).

Statements of Tiago Cruz

Play with Ricardo Santos is always a pleasure, long time since I played with him and it was a great.

Was more wind yesterday than before. We got started later, it was all around with the wind. I had a little more trouble on the greens, because with this wind have an idea of ​​the line with more or less force, but I could adapt myself well.

A chip and three putts, which is not admissible, but at the end of the day, 3 below is a great result with this time was a good lap, despite an error on the 9th hole which cost me a double-bogey was.

From day to day I’m improving my swing and give the best shots, have evolved with more competition comes more confidence and everything is leaving me better. The outputs are good and I’m well.

I’ve been at least twice 2nd place in this National Championship and this year I was 2nd in all tournaments least where I won the Third. Let’s see if I can now 1st place.

If all goes well it will be my first win as national champion, but there are still 18 holes, the Hugo and Ricardo are great players, there is still a lot of work.

Ricardo Santos has evolved greatly, especially in personality, no longer angry with the bad shots, keeps more calm in that aspect.

The short game it was already good and now is even better. Tour in the greens are always fast, are hard and you have to have good touch (the ball) and the worst part of it is the putt.

It is with some difficulty in putt, but I think I’ll get in tournaments missing the card for next year.

Source: PGA Portugal

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Quinta Series – Laranjal Tournament

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Tee Times Portugal Golf - Quinta Series - Laranjal Tournament - 19th July 2014

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Quinta Series – Laranjal Tournament – 19th July 2014

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Quinta Series – Laranjal Tournament – 19th July 2014

Chez Carlos Golf Society will have its next tournament tomorrow, a sponsored event by Tee Times T. O., the Quinta Series – Laranjal tournament, on the fantastic Laranjal course at Quinta do Lago, Algarve – Portugal.

A total of 40 players are registered for what is expected to be a friendly and fun game with good camaraderie and friendship. Divided in 10 matches with 4 players each, the tournament tee times will start at 11:36, Saturday 19th July.

The following are the competitions on this tournament:

  1. Individual Stableford -­ Full handicap;
  2. Yellow Ball ­- Each Player plays yellow ball in rotation ­ any team still retaining yellow ball at finish wins a prize!
  3. Card Draw ­- 2 Cards drawn at random after game and scores combined until all players matched with a partner;
  4. Nearest Pin -­ 3rd and 15th;
  5. Longest Drive on the fairway ­ 18th;

Buffet lunch is included, offered by Chez Carlos Restaurant, to all participants in the tournament (first drink included ­ beer or glass of wine/sangria).

We wish all a pleasant and joyful game. Cheers!