The Algarve Secures ’Best Value Golf’ Hat-Trick in TG Poll

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Tee Times Algarve Golf: The Algarve Secures ‘Best Value Golf’ Hat-Trick in TG Poll

The Algarve, Europe’s leading golf destination, is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Value Golf Destination’ in the 2015 Today’s Golfer Travel Awards.

The award, which is voted for by the readers of Today’s Golfer magazine, returns to the Algarve for the third time in four years, following previous wins in 2012 and 2013.

The picturesque region, which contains 41 courses and provides more than a million rounds to overseas golf visitors each year, saw off competition from across Europe to scoop the accolade.

A spokesperson for ATA (Algarve Turism Association) said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been recognised once again as Europe’s best value golf destination, particularly as the Today’s Golfer awards are voted for exclusively by golfers.

To win the ‘Best Value’ prize also really demonstrates how highly UK golfers rate the Algarve – not only for the quality of our destination but for the great value they get whenever they visit.

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Tee Times Algarve Golf – The Algarve secures ‘Best Value Golf’ – World Class Top Golf Courses

“In 2015 visiting UK golfers will receive even greater value as the British Pound has strengthened almost 10% against the Euro in the past 12 months so budgets will go that bit further.”

“To win three times out of the last four years is particularly pleasing and we’ll be striving to ensure that we retain the trophy next year.”

Kevin Brown, travel editor at Today’s Golfer, said: “The annual TG Travel Awards – the ‘Oscars of the golf travel industry’ – have proved a huge hit since being introduced in 2011.

“They are awards which provide a totally objective view of the best hotels, courses and regions, because it is the paying public, our readers, who decide where the titles go.

“The Algarve is a deserving winner of the ‘Best Value Golf Destination’, as reflected by the overwhelming number of people who voted for the region. Winning three years out of four is a great record, and one the Algarve should be justly proud of.”

Source: IAGTO.com

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Tee Times Portugal Golf – Liberty Seguros Tournament

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Tee Times Portugal Golf – Liberty Seguros Tournament – Penina, Algarve

Tee Times Portugal Golf – Liberty Seguros Tournament – Penina, Algarve

The elite of the national amateur golf had its first major summit last weekend 17-18th January 2015 at the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort in Portimão, Algarve, which was the first of the six tournaments Liberty Seguros circuit (LS) and that the Portuguese Federation golf will host in 2015.

The Sir Henry Cotton Penina Championship Golf Course was a fabulous venue to open the calendar at the highest level, having been one of the preferred courses of the Open de Portugal, the last time in 2006.

The overwhelming majority of top amateur players competed in the Algarve and the tournament attracted 60 male and 12 female players.

In the women’s tournament, the final results were:

1 – Susana Mendes Ribeiro, Miramar (-2 to par) total: 144
2 – Leonor Bessa, Miramar (+7 to par) total: 153
3 – Rita Câncio Martins, Paço do Lumiar (+8 to par) total: 154
4 – Beatriz Themudo Santos, Miramar (+9 to par) total: 155
5 – Maria Inês Barbosa, Miramar (+10 to par) total: 156
6 – Berenice N. Pedro Jr., Lisbon Sports Club (+16 to par) total: 162
7 – Joana Silveira, Miramar (+17 to par) total: 163
8 – Sofia Câmara, Quinta do Peru (+20 to par) total: 166
9 – Joana Mota, Vilamoura C. G. (+24 to par) total: 170
10 – Inês Isabel Santos, Miramar (+29 to par) total: 175
11 – Rebeca Cunha Ferreira, Vilamoura C. G. (+30 to par) total: 176
12 – Ana Sintra, Morgado (+37 to par) total: 183

In the men’s competition, the final results (first 11 positions) were:

1 – Vitor Londot Lopes, Vilamoura C. G. (-7 to par) total: 139
2 – Afonso Girão, Oporto Golf Club (-5 to par) total: 141
3 – Pedro Lencart Silva, Miramar (-1 to par) total: 145
3 – Nathan Brader, Vilamoura C. G. (-1 to par) total: 145
5 – Tomás Bessa, Miramar (PAR) total: 146
6 – Tomás Santos Silva, Estoril (+1 to par) total: 147
7 – João Ramos, Oitavos (+5 to par) total: 151
8 – Rui Pedro Morris Mendes, Miramar (+8 to par) total: 154
9 – Renato Ferreira, Miramar (+10 to par) total: 156
10 – João Girão, Oporto Golf Club (+11 to par) total: 157
11 – Gonçalo Costa, Lisbon Sports Club (+12 to par) total: 158
11 – Thomas Drenth, Vilamoura C. G. (+12 to par) total: 158
11 – José Mª Cunha, Miramar (+12 to par) total: 158
11 – Greig Mann, Vilamoura C. G. (+12 to par) total: 158

The 1st Liberty Seguros Tournament was one of the main stages of preparation for the International Amateur Championship of Portugal, taking place at Montado Hotel & Golf Resort in Palmela.

Source: www.fpg.pt

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Tee Times Algarve Golf – Holiday Your Way to Better Golf

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Tee Times Algarve Golf – Holiday Your Way to Better Golf

There is no better way to improve your golf game whilst also relaxing and unwinding in the sunshine than by taking a golfing holiday.  Both the New York Times and Today’s Golfer Magazine agree that the Algarve is the best golf holiday destination in Europe. With a host of fantastic golf courses and near constant sunshine, you’ll find that when you’re on holiday in the Algarve you’ll want to play golf everyday: such constant and focused commitment to your game for an intensive period of time is sure to lead to quick improvement. Travelling with a non-golfer? Then the Algarve is still the ideal destination, because it is quite simply one of the most stunningly beautiful destinations in Europe. Think sandy white beaches stretching for miles, delightful towns and villages to explore, and of course fantastic bars and restaurants ideal for watching the world go by.

If the focus of your holiday is on improving your golf game though then there really is no better destination in Europe than the Algarve. The region offers 40 different world class golf courses, meaning that you’ll never have to play on the same course for two days in a row if you don’t want to. No matter what your ability level or your course preferences, you’ll find that your needs are catered for in the region, and you’ll find that your golfing skills will begin to improve almost as soon as you arrive.

Tee Times Algarve Golf - Holiday Your Way to Better Golf

Tee Times Algarve Golf – Holiday Your Way to Better Golf

 

Practice Really Does Make Perfect

The fact is, you don’t need any particular natural ability to be a great golfer (although, of course, it helps if you do have natural golfing skills). In order to be a good golfer all you actually need to do is regular and deliberate practice. The term ‘deliberate practice’ was coined by the renowned psychologist K. Anders Ericsson and, when applied to the art of playing golf, it refers to the act of practicing beyond your comfort zone. The difference between a good golfer and a great golfer is the number of hours they spend on the course. That means practicing more regularly than you would normally, expanding your abilities by trying the same swing over and over again, effectively putting yourself on a kind of golf boot camp. And one of the very best ways to do this is to totally immerse yourself into a golf holiday. Put simply, the more you practice playing golf the better a golfer you will be. So when you take a golf holiday you should ensure that you have a tee time booked for every day of your stay and that you have a set goal in mind, a target for what you want to achieve during the duration of your break. Not sure that a one or two week golfing holiday will be enough? You could extend your break by making use of a a specialist golfing cruise to transport you to the Algarve. Much more relaxing than simply flying, a golf cruise will provide you with expert tuition and plenty of opportunity to improve your game. It’s the ideal way to warm yourself up before throwing yourself into a two week long holiday of intensive golf practice. You may even find that you meet some fellow golf enthusiasts heading to your destination, meaning that you’ll have plenty of new friends to share your tee time with!

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All Work and No Play

Of course, we appreciate that there’s more to life than golf and whilst some visitors will want to play morning noon and night during their golf holiday, others will prefer to incorporate a little golf into a wider luxurious and relaxing holiday. Luckily, the Algarve is the perfect location for total luxury and relaxation: the town is packed full of fantastic things to see and do, delicious restaurants perfect for leisurely dining, and mile after mile of breathtaking golden beaches. You could spend your mornings checking out the massive range of fine golf courses the region has to offer before spending the afternoons sight seeing and exploring the beaches, or vice versa. No matter what kind of golf holiday you’re looking for, you’ll be able to tailor-make the ideal holiday for you in the Algarve and create an incredible dream holiday that you’ll never forget.

Source: Freelance article sent in by our reader Sally Firman.

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