5 Top Tips for Golfing in Spain and Portugal: The Ultimate Guide

Golfing tips. Tips for golfing in Spain and Portugal

Here are some tips to improve your golfing experience

As any golfing enthusiast knows, nothing beats a well-planned golf trip with your friends. And when it comes to dream golf destinations, Spain and Portugal consistently hit the top of the leaderboard. From the sunny fairways of Costa del Sol to the lush greens of the Algarve, golfing in these regions is an unparalleled experience. Here are five top tips to ensure you make the most of your golfing trip to Spain and Portugal.

1. Pack the Right Gear Don’t shank your trip before it begins by leaving essential golf gear at home. Soft spike shoes are the accepted standard at most overseas golf clubs, including those in Spain and Portugal. If you’re headed to play golf in Marbella then ensure your shoes comply with this requirement.

2. Understand Local Golfing Etiquette When playing abroad, it’s crucial to respect local customs and rules. On courses in Spain and Portugal, slow play is frowned upon. Keep pace with the group in front of you to avoid warnings from the marshal.

3. Choose Your Golf Course Wisely Spain and Portugal offer an array of golf courses to match every skill level. For instance, if you play golf in Malaga, this area boasts a wide range of courses, each with its own unique challenges and attractions. Some are very challenging and depending on your skill level you could find them tricky. Study the courses ahead of time and choose one that best suits your playing style and ability.

4. Take Advantage of the Local Scenery One of the highlights of golfing in Spain and Portugal is the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you as you play. Whether it’s the stunning coastline of the Costa del Sol or the beautiful landscapes of Madeira, be sure to take the time to appreciate the view. And remember, there’s more to these destinations than golf – make sure you get out and explore the local culture too.

5. Plan in Advance This might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s worth emphasizing. Planning your tee times, transportation, and accommodation in advance will make your golf trip smooth and enjoyable. Investigate green fees carefully as they can vary significantly between locations, often reflecting the quality of facilities and services provided. Finally, also, remember to confirm your handicap certificate if required by the golf club.

Embarking on a golfing adventure in Spain and Portugal can be a truly rewarding experience, with their extensive array of golf courses offering something for every player. So, with these tips in mind, you’re all set to embark on your golfing adventure in Spain and Portugal. And remember, the beauty of these destinations is that they offer a complete holiday experience, with rich culture, delicious cuisine, and stunning natural landscapes to explore when you’re not on the course.

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Portugal Golf – 2023 Absolute National Championship of Portugal

Absolute National Championship of Portuguese golf. The Absolute National Championship of Portuguese golf has reached an end

The Portuguese Absolute National Championship crowned some of the best Portuguese golfers

Sofia Sá (+3) and Ricardo Santos (-12), on July 22, won 18,200 euros from the Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG) for winning the KIA Absolute National Championship at the Quinta do Peru Golf & Country Club in Sesimbra, near Lisbon.

Sara Melo (+33) and Tiago Mendes (+29) have both won their respective 2nd Category national championships, while Pedro Cruz Silva (-8) has won the amateur national title.

The KIA Absolute National Championship, established in 2020, brings together professionals and amateurs, female and male, simultaneously awarding the main national amateur and professional titles.

In 2020 there were still two National Championships, the FPG and the PGA Portugal, but in 2021 the FPG took over all the events and created a perfect symbiosis of two events that until then had existed separately: the Absolute National Championship (for amateurs) of the FPG, and the PGA National Championship of Portugal.

Sofia Sá is now a double absolute national champion. She is the only player to have done this since the event started including amateurs and professionals.

Ricardo Santos is a different story. For the first time since the event started bringing together professionals and amateurs, the player from Vilamoura won the title of absolute national champion.

As for Pedro Silva, he won his second title in a row as the amateur national winner.

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Portugal Golf – Castro Marim golf course irrigated with recycled water

Castro Marim Golf Course. Castro Marim golf course will be irrigated with recycled water

Castro Marim golf course is making an effort to be more sustainable

The Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club will start to use recycled water to irrigate its golf course. The project will make it possible to restore the surface water that is used every year with water from a WWTP that can be used again.

The contract between “Águas do Algarve” and Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club was signed on the morning of July 3rd.

For David Martins, managing director of Algarvelux, which manages Castro Marim Golfe, this project is a joy for the hotel unit.

“It’s a promise to the future because we all know that there isn’t enough water. Signing a contract that lets us use water from a different source than surface water or rainwater is a guarantee for the future”, David Martins told reporters.

Of the average consumption, «half, in the worst case scenario», will be done with this recycled water.

With this investment, the price of water will go up, but the director of Castro Marim Golfe stressed that water is a scarce resource and it is better to pay a little more.

According to Águas do Algarve, about the production of water for reuse in the region, an investment of 23 million euros is foreseen until 2025. An increase is estimated from 1.4 to 8 million cubic meters/year, 71% of which will be used by golf courses.

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