Portugal Golf – 30th edition of the Portuguese Senior Ladies Golf Competition

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Dom Pedro Laguna. Dom Pedro Laguna was one of the hosts of the largest women's golf competition in Portugal

The golf competition took place at Dom Pedro Vilamoura golf courses

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the oldest international seniors tournament in Portugal, also considered the largest competition of women’s golf in Portugal.

There were 163 ladies from various European nations who competed for 3 days in 4 handicap categories (0-6, 6-12, 12-18 and 18-24) on the renowned Dom Pedro golf courses in Vilamoura, Algarve. The couples tournament took place in the Victoria and Laguna golf courses, while, and Pinhal and Old Course hosted the solo competition.

As always, this reunion marked the beginning of the new European season of tournaments organised by European Senior Associations associated with ESLGA. It was marked by good golf, lovely sunny days, fair play, and superb conviviality around the delicacies with which Chef Bernardo Sousa Coutinho pampered all the players.

The Pairs competition was won by Gross Mimi Skog and Pirjo Sipronen in the 1st Category and Geraldine Galvin and Bernie McGrath in the 2nd.

Among the Portuguese Association of Senior Golf Ladies (APSGS) members, Maria José Pinto won the 2nd Category in Gross (170), Joan Lillie won 3rd in Net (148), and Carina Wentjarvi won 4th in Net (72) for their outstanding play.

Mary McLaren, Kate Evans, and Paula Murray of Ireland won the tournament of nations and Mary McLaren took home the Teresa Symington Trophy as the event’s best golfer with a score of 158 strokes.

When the lights went down, the crowd’s constant demand to know, “what is the date for this golf competition in 2024?” was the event’s best indicator of its success.

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Portugal Golf – Tomás Melo Gouveia wins the first 2023 FPG Circuit tournament

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Montado Golf. Tomás Melo Gouveia wins tournament at Montado golf course

The first tournament of 2023 FPG Circuit took place at Montado golf course

The first tournament on 2023’s FPG Circuit took place last weekend on the Montado golf course, in the Lisbon region, and it was won by Tomás Melo Gouveia, while João Miguel Pereira and Constança Mendonça were the best of the amateurs. In Medal Net, Diogo Salgueiro and Amélia Gabin shined.

Tomás Melo Gouveia won the first tournament on the Portuguese Golf Federation Circuit 2023 with a total score of 134 (-10) after scoring 66 in the second round.

The victory was decided by a birdie made on the 18th hole, a par 3 with an island-like green which Tomás Melo Gouveia, was able to achieve while Pedro Almeida, who led after the first round and with whom he was tied after 35 holes, made only a par, placing him in second place overall with 135 strokes (-9). Tomás Bessa came in third with a total of 136. (-8).

Tomás Melo Gouveia received a prize of 1,700 euros, while Pedro Almeida collected 1,100 and Tomás Bessa was awarded 900.

João Miguel Pereira, who placed fourth overall, was the champion of the male amateurs, with a score of 140. The best of the female amateurs was Constança Mendonça, with a result of 151 strokes (+7).

Men’s Medal Net winner Diogo Salgueiro beat Bernardo Tito Martins and Luís António Silva, while women’s Medal Net champion Amélia Gabin tied with Sara Rolita Melo and Maria Francisca Salgado but benefited from the fact that she had a lower handicap.

The next event on the FPG Circuit will take place at Ribagolfe Lakes, on the 1st and 2nd of April. Three more tournaments follow on other stunning Portuguese golf courses: at Quinta do Vale (June), Oporto Golf Club (September) and Aroeira Pines Classic (November).

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Spain Golf – Finca Cortesin won at Inspire Action Awards 2022 for promoting women’s golf

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Finca Cortesin Golf Course. Finca Cortesin recognized for promoting women's golf

Finca Cortesin won Inspire Action Award

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has just revealed the winners of the 2022 Inspire Action Awards and Finca Cortesin, the host of the 2023 Solheim Cup, is on the list. The winners are from the United States, Canada, and Spain, demonstrating WGD’s extensive global influence.

«Finca Cortesin is proud to have received the Inspire Action Award from Women’s Golf Day. Providing equal opportunities in the game of golf to women and girls has always been a key focus for the resort since its opening, and for me personally. As host of this year’s Solheim Cup, we are dedicated to creating a lasting legacy in the region», says Vicente Rubio, president of Finca Cortesin, a long-time supporter of Women’s Golf Day.

With our continuous commitments to the R&A’s Women in Golf Charter and our present sponsorship of three Spanish players on the Ladies European Tour, we hope to increase opportunities for women to participate in sports at all levels, both on and off the golf course, says Rubio.

The annual awards, which were unveiled during the PGA Merchandise Show, are presented to individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to increasing the number of women and girls in golf.

“All of our winners share our commitment to expanding golf’s reach to more women and girls”, says Elisa Gaudet, founder of WGD.

Elisa Gaudet also revealed that WGD 2023 will last for a whole week, from May 30th to June 6th, giving venues unprecedented flexibility in planning events.

Finca Cortesin is a popular golf holiday destination in Costa del Sol due to its outstanding golf course and glamorous resort (Finca Cortesin Golf and Spa) and it’s used to host important golf tournaments.

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