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Quinta do Lago South, be prepare for some great improvements on this beautiful golf course next time you book to play it

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Quinta do Lago South

Quinta do Lago South

Quinta do Lago South

Thank you for your patience and co-operation in responding and adapting to the changing circumstances throughout these last challenging weeks. We at Quinta do Lago pride ourselves on the quality of our customer service and social responsibility and so it’s wonderful to see this being shared with tour operator partners.

Now, as we begin to take steps toward reopening and safely welcoming guests back to the resort, I am pleased to give details of the investment and developments in golf at Quinta do Lago, that is currently underway.

The Covid-19 pandemic has been, and continues to be, challenging for all of us. But, while the world is in shutdown, here at Quinta do Lago we are using this time to invest in and improve the facilities and unrivalled experience we offer to our residents and guests as Europe’s premier luxury golf and lifestyle resort.

I am pleased to announce that we will invest €7 million into upgrades of our golf courses, most notably the South Course, over the coming months.

These improvements will be carried out with sustainable goals in mind and our team work with the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) Foundation to further enhance our environmental stewardship.

Quinta do Lago North

Quinta do Lago North

Golfers can expect improvements to the iconic par-72 South Course such as:

– All fairways, bunkers, tees and green surrounds of the South Course will be revamped as well as subtle changes being made to a number of holes to enhance the playing experience.

– Installation of state-of-the-art pumps in the lake around the 16th green will maximise resort efficiency and reduce power output by 20 per cent.

– New irrigation pumps installed around the greens will give more control of irrigation water, increase efficiency and, ultimately, reduce the use of nonrenewable resources and pesticides.

– To help provide a consistent playing experience, all the fairways, approaches, greens collars and tees will be resurfaced with a hybrid Bermudagrass.

– All 48 bunkers on the course will be trimmed to their original size, with new drainage and sand added and compacted, while several bunkers currently within the pine tree canopy will be adjusted to give access to the green and two bunkers relocated to favour the modern game.

– The lakes on the third and 17th holes will be upgraded with new retaining walls giving a sharp modern look consistent with the other lakes on the course; the fairway on the eighth hole will be softened and a number of pine trees relocated to allow greater access to the green; the 16th hole is to be improved by bringing the lake into play behind the green, adding drama to the closing holes.

– A planting scheme of native species adopted across the course to increase the biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Laranjal Golf Course

Laranjal Golf Course

The South Course has played an integral part in the history of the resort and holds a special place in the hearts of so many of our residents and guests. As an eight-time host of the Portuguese Open, it is truly an iconic golfing venue and the enhancement programme that we’ve devised will help to ensure that it strengthens its position at the forefront of European golf.

The upgrade to this world-class layout is due to be completed for reopening on the 1st September, and bookings for this period are open.

Without doubt, golfers will miss the South Course over the next few months. But, during these recent weeks of closure, we have been busy priming and preparing the North and Laranjal Courses – which underwent a €9.6 m renovation in October 2014 – to give their annual aeration work early and ensure that they will remain open and in pristine condition for the remainder of the year.

In addition, we are proud to offer golfers access to our new fleet of Club Car ‘Tempo’ electric buggies and look forward to the reopening of our clubhouses, following a modern and sophisticated makeover.

This, together with the incredible golf, leisure and lifestyle facilities at Quinta do Lago, all approved “Clean & Safe” by the Turismo de Portugal, we are certain that golfers will be able to enjoy time with us over the summer – and that the improvements to the South Course will be worth the wait.

We appreciate the patience of our loyal golfing community during this time and look forward to welcoming them back at Quinta do Lago.

Vidago Palace Golf Course Hosted International Tournaments

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Tee Times Portugal Golf – Vidago Palace Golf Course Hosts International Tournament

Vidago Palace Golf Course in Porto

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Vidago Palace Golf Course Hosted International Tournament – 16th to 18th March 2016

The Vidago Palace Golf Course hosted, from 16 to 18 of March, two of the most prestigious international amateur golf tournaments, played between two teams of 12 players each, representing Europe and Asia-Pacific. Organized for EGA (European Golf Association), the Bonnalack Trophy was named after one of the best amateurs players of the history of golf of late 20th century. It’s a biennial amateur competition that is played to the style of the famous Ryder Cup in three days, in the first two days, comprise five foursomes matches each morning and five four-ball better ball matches each afternoon. On the final day, there are 12 singles matches, when all twelve players compete. The winner of each match scores a point for his team, with a half point each for any match that is tied after the 16 holes.

The Patsy Hankins Tournament was realized for the first time, has the same format than the male tournament but is disputed by the feminine selections. The competition continues to grow in importance and helps to raise the profile of the game, particularly in the Far East, Indian and Australasia areas. The realization of this event counts with technical support of the Portuguese Golf Federation – responsible maximum of golf in Portugal – having an active role in the selection of the North of Portugal, more specifically the golf course of Vidago Palace Hotel for this event. The first edition took place in 1998, being only interrupted in 2010.In the six previous editions, Europe won four times (including the last two) and Asia-Pacific two.

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Tee Times Portugal Golf – Vidago Palace Hotel Golf

The North of Portugal was the region chosen to this tournament, full of motives to visit, renowned by its hospitality and warmth, attracting an international audience, reflecting the quality of its courses to the practice of this sport. Carrying out this tournament is the proof that the north has golf of excellent quality. The choice of de golf course of Vidago Palace Hotel it’s the confirmation of its excellence and the best North has to offer, proving once more, that has a prominent position in the list of the most famous international golf courses, being capable of challenging even the most experienced player.

Declaration of Alexandre Barroso, director of Vidago Palace Golf Course
“We are very pleased for the choice of EGA and very grateful to FPG for the effort in bringing the tournament to the North, more precisely to the Vidago Palace Golf Course. This choice it’s the confirmation of the quality of our course, being certain that this tournament will be another success and an important step towards our consecration internationally.

This is a hotel inserted in the Centenary Park of Vidago, with centuries of history and tradition, with 70 rooms and suites where the Belle Époque style of the great aristocratic houses is predominant. Its thermal waters with therapeutically qualities recognize worldwide gave the mote for the creation of a Thermal Spa, with the signature of the famous architect Siza Vieira, it’s simple lines appeals to the relaxation but without neglecting the elegance. Relatively to the golf course, it was recently renovated, improving its quality, it’s a pair 72 course with the length of 6 308 metres that proportionate an amazing view over the park, in communion with nature and a wide range of services that make the practice of this sport attractive.

Vidago Palace Golf Course recently became Member of World Leading Golf, an international organization that represents some of the best golf resorts in the world. It is a part of this organization added responsibility and provide the best service, an excellent service to our visitors. The World of Leading Golf is an association representing the most distinguished golf clubs in Europe. At the same time, it is an identifying mark of these clubs for the discerning golfer and the interested public.

Source: vidagopalace.com

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Costa Dorada Golf New Shuttle Service

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Tee Times Spain Golf – Costa Dorada New Shuttle Service

The Costa Dorada Golf Association has recently announced that from March 1st, 2016 will offer a “Golf Shuttle” service between hotels, golf courses and the two airports serving the golf destination (Barcelona and Reus).

As a part of ongoing efforts to improve services it will start to operate a “Golf Shuttle” that will service the 9 hotels and 7 golf courses. By adding this service the visiting golfers can enjoy the golfing offer without having to use rental cars.

The “Golf Shuttle” is available for any group size but the minimum charge will be for 4 persons. Bookings for 1-3 persons will be accepted (but charged as 4 persons). Net rates “per person” are available. So if the final group size is affected by late cancellations it will not affect the price for those who actually travel!

In order to optimize customer satisfaction each “Golf Shuttle” transfer will be individually booked in order to fit as good as possible with each client’s golf- and flight schedule.

Period of operation: March 1st – June 15th and September 1st – November 30th

The service will need to be booked at least 14 days before arrival. Bookings made with shorter notice are possible but will be “on request” and cannot be guaranteed. The transfers will be operated by one of the major transfer companies in the Costa Dorada region with many years of experience in the golf segment.

Source: The Costa Dorada Golf Association

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