Golf in Portugal – Trade Circuit at Old Course in Vilamoura

Vilamoura Old Course

Trade Circuit at Old Course in Vilamoura

Trade Dom Pedro Circuit at the Old Course in Vilamoura, with a shot gun at 8:30 am in wonderful conditions. I made an interesting score, 37pt including 2 birdies and two blobs. I’m not a player hitting the ball too far but even so I got some greens in regulation and on the other holes some good chipping and good putting make the result. The greens were soft, very smooth and not overly fast and so it was a pleasure to play once again at the Old Course, one of the best golf courses in Portugal and which maintains an unshakeable prestige, precisely because of its wonderful design and which is challenging for all types of players. Dog legs, trees and bunkers oblige the player to place the ball precisely, in order to aspire to a good result, but it is a benefit to spend 4 hours playing that golf course, involved in nature.

There were several prizes, and the winner of the day was Jose Carlos Rodrigues with 43 pt, followed by João Miquelina 38pt and Alexandre Lopes da Cruz also with 38pt.

After 3 rounds the overall classification net is like this:
1st Rosangela Gois representing Tee Times Golf … 112pt
2nd Manuel di Pietro representing Catering Events … 111pt
3rd João Miquelina rep. Design Outlet Algarve … 107pt
4º Carlos Ferreira representing Tee Times Golf … 105 pt.

The last two tournaments to close the Dom Pedro Trade Circuit will be played at the prestigious Victoria golf course on 28th August and 27 November. Good luck to all.

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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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