Golf in Portugal

Vale do lobo Ocean course

Vale do lobo Ocean course

We played yesterday at Vale do Lobo Ocean course on a hot day, but a sea breeze made it very pleasant.

We were 18 players of various nationalities, Portuguese, English, French, Swedish, Scottish and Irish, it is worth mentioning these last two nationalities.

The golf course was in perfect condition, with some greens that were fast and smooth but soft at the reception of the ball, a pleasure to play.

The course is long and has miscellaneous holes, the front nine being played in the north and west part of the resort and the back nine next to the Atlantic, which provides breath taking views and allows for some shots with the murmur of the sea in your ear. It is worth paying attention to the spectacular views on holes 11, 14 and 15. Very good.

The winner this day was Ian Godfrey with 38 points, followed by Fraser Graham with 33pt, and in 3rd 2 players with 30pt Jim Gillis and Peter Collins. Nearest the pin, on 13th, a narrow green well protected by deep bunkers was won by David Ziai, who placed the ball 3 meters from the flag.

We all return to our usual Restaurant in Vilamoura for some drinks and our free nibbles generously offered by João Filipe. Another day well spent.

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Ribagolfe Oaks Golf Course. open xira Golf & PRO-AM starting days

Ribagolfe Oaks Golf Course

OPEN XIRA Golf & PRO-AM starting days

OPEN XIRA Golfe and PRO-AM, a competition organized in partnership with PGA Portugal, starts with entries at very affordable prices.

Registration is now open for the two qualifying competitions for the OPEN XIRA Golfe & PRO-AM which will take place on July 17th in St. Estêvão Golf Course and on July 18th at Ribagolfe Oaks Golf Course. Both golf courses situated on Lisbon region.

The first two classified in Gross and the best partner of the next Xira Golf, of each competition, are selected to play the two days of the OPEN with the Professionals.

The top 20 in the Net 75%WHS classification of each event and the next 5 Xira Golf members are selected for the PRO-AM, with lunch and tombola included.

Registration opened for one of the competitions, or for both, to increase the probability of success, and in each of the qualifiers, there will be an especially attractive tombola for everyone.

And maybe will be more surprises!…

Trying to reach an agreement with the OPEN organization of Ilha Terceira, to offer some prizes for participation in the competition that was at the origin of the foundation of XIRA GOLFE. It is a connection with the intention to maintain and encourage.

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El Bosque Golf Course. Costa Blanca Golf Courses and Valencian Community in collaboration in the Interclubs Pairs Trophy 2021 circuit

El Bosque Golf Course

Costa Blanca Golf Courses and Valencian Community in collaboration in the Interclubs Pairs Trophy 2021 circuit

Recently the inaugural competitions of the circuit ‘Interclubs Pairs Trophy 2021’ took place at the Valencian El Bosque Golf Course, an initiative that arises from the member golf courses of Costa Blanca and Valencian Community association to thank its partners and subscribers for the support received during the harsh months of the pandemic.

The circuit aims to encourage players to visit the largest possible number of golf courses throughout the Valencian Community at reduced prices by setting a maximum number of competitions to play.

On the other hand, all the amateur golf classifications in the Region of Valencia will be surpassed in terms of prizes. Couples ranked first in the final classification, who must compete in a minimum of three competitions, will receive as a prize an entry worth around 30,000 Euros that will allow the two players to have unlimited green fees for one year on the sixteenth golf courses of the circuit. Couples ranked second in each category will receive a similar subscription for six months and couples ranked third in each category will receive a similar subscription for three months.

The golf courses participants in this initiative are El Bosque Golf Course, Foressos Golf Course, Bonalba Golf Course, Oliva Nova Golf Course, La Marquesa Golf Course, Alenda Golf Course, Hotel Meliá Villaitana, El Saler Golf Course, Vistabella Golf Course, Font del Llop Golf Course, Lo Romero Golf Course, Las Ramblas Golf Course, Mediterráneo Golf Course, Altea Golf Course and La Finca Cortesin Golf Course.

The institutions that usually collaborate have wanted to support the launch of this new circuit by providing the welcome packs that the players will receive.

The Golf Federation of the Valencian Community also collaborates with this project and will be in charge of managing the ranking results with all the accumulated competitions, following its policy of support for the golf courses in the region.

The Costa Blanca and the Valencian Community Golf Courses Association has been promoting the destination and golf in the region for almost thirty years. Golf is considered an important factor for the seasonal tourism adjustment, with an annual economic impact of almost 750 million euros and more than 9,000 jobs per year generated in the Valencian Community.

For Tee Times Golf Agency this initiative demonstrates great generosity, mutual help and happy harmony between all participating golf courses, being to praise and congratulate them all.
The best way to collaborate is to join this brilliant initiative and participate in all competitions.
To be accommodated in the best way , we have a wide range of luxurious and charming hotels, such as; Hotel La Finca Golf & Spa Resort *****, The Westin Valencia *****, El Plantio Golf Resort *****, Double Tree By Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort *****, Hotel Serena Golf Resort *****, Hotel Principe Filipe La Manga *****, Hotel Alicante Golf ****, Hotel Parador de El Saler ****, Melia Plaza ****, Melia Alicante ****, Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Hotel ****, Hotel Meridional ****, Hotel Golf Campoamor ****, all with breathtaking views and excellent service for a dream golf break.

Source: golfindustria.es