Montebelo Hosts VIRIATVS Golf Cup 2025

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The VIRIATVS Golf Cup took place at Montebelo Golf, under the direction of Bruno Esteves, and was played in a texas scramble format. The 2025 edition featured 40 teams of two players, bringing competitive energy and a festive atmosphere to the course. Weather conditions held steady throughout the day, with only light showers arriving at the very end of play.

In the Net division, the pair Nuno Marques and Gonçalo Andrade secured first place with 45 points. Elisabeth Noble and Gay Adamsom shared the runner-up position with Bruno Melo and Carlos Tinoco, both finishing on 44 points. Other strong scores included Alberto Amaral and José Gonçalves, Carlos Alves and Leonel Seixas, and Esmeraldo Bento and Álvaro Tavares, all with 43. Just behind on 42 points were Agostinho Lopes and Jacinto Pinto, Paulo Domingues and Manuela Domingues, and Jaime Fernandes and Paulo Neves.

The Gross competition was won by Bruno Melo and Carlos Tinoco with 34 points. They were followed by Nuno Marques and Gonçalo Andrade in second, and José Santos and Carlos Miranda in third.

Adding extra prestige to the event, professional golfer Daniel Rodrigues, currently Portugal’s top-ranked player and standout at the recent Open de Portugal, took part in the tournament alongside his brother. Rodrigues also addressed participants, offering words of encouragement for the sport.

The day concluded with a post-tournament reception, an excellent buffet, and a generous prize draw, rounding off the VIRIATVS Golf Cup in memorable fashion.

Huelva Golf Tourism Welcomes Global Partners

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Huelva has taken another step forward in positioning itself as a key golf destination in Spain. Between 14 and 19 September, the province welcomed around 30 international tour operators from the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, France, Iceland, Turkey, the USA and Canada for a professional networking event designed to strengthen Huelva golf tourism.

The initiative was organised by the Diputación Provincial de Huelva through its agency Destino Huelva, with support from the Junta de Andalucía, IAGTO and the local golf courses association. The working sessions were held at the CECA in Ayamonte, with additional events staged at the Club de Golf Isla Canela. Participants had the chance to learn about the region’s complete golf and hospitality offer, which today includes six golf clubs with eight courses, plus a wide range of specialised hotels along the Andalusian coast.

Local leaders stressed the role of golf as Huelva’s leading off-season tourism product. In 2024, golf generated more than one million overnight stays, representing about 25% of total visitor nights in the province. This impact is not only economic but also social, as the sport drives year-round demand and creates stable jobs.

Sustainability was another theme. A recent report on water usage showed that irrigation for golf courses accounts for just 1.1% of the province’s total water consumption, while every cubic metre of water used generates an economic return of €147, with 89% of that benefit reaching other sectors. These findings reinforce golf’s value as both an economic driver and a responsible user of natural resources.

Authorities also highlighted the importance of ongoing institutional collaboration. For years, the Diputación de Huelva, the Junta de Andalucía, and the local golf association have worked together to design and promote campaigns aimed at both international tour operators and direct golfers from Spain and beyond. Much of this promotional effort is channelled through national golf circuits and annual events that consistently attract significant numbers of visitors.

With six clubs, a growing reputation for sustainability, and international visibility strengthened by events like this, Huelva is firmly establishing itself as one of Spain’s most attractive golf holiday destinations. For those planning their next trip, explore our Huelva Golf Holidays and discover how Huelva combines top-class golf with the charm of Andalusia’s Costa de la Luz.

Portugal Senior Golf at Quinta do Vale

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The 7th and penultimate tournament of the National Order of Merit, organised by the Associação Nacional de Seniores de Golfe de Portugal (ANSGP), was played today at Quinta do Vale Golf Course in Castro Marim. The event gathered around 70 players from across the country, with delegations from the north and centre of Portugal standing out. Conditions were bright and sunny, though strong winds persisted throughout the day.

The course, designed by Severiano Ballesteros, was presented in excellent condition and provided a demanding test for competitors.

In the Seniors Net category, António Mimoso secured victory with 37 points, followed by Marcel Nico with 35. The Gross winner was James Thomson with 30 points, ahead of Paulo Azevedo on 22.

Among the Super Seniors, Vítor Saramago topped the Net leaderboard with 40 points, with João Poeira Oliveira second on 36. Steve Juster claimed the Gross title with 28 points.

The Master Seniors division (75 years and older) saw Aníbal Ponte win Net with 36 points, followed by Luís Gama with 32. Gunnar Vikstrom took Gross honours with 23 points.

In the Women’s competition, Elvira Gama won the Net with 38 points, ahead of Maria José Pinto with 34. Pinto went on to win the Gross category with 22 points, followed by Ann de Jongh with 20.

The National Order of Merit will conclude on 30 September with its eighth and final tournament at Santo Estêvão Golf Course, where the overall season standings will be decided. For more on upcoming tournaments and results in the region, visit our page on Algarve Golf Competitions.