Golf in Portugal

12º Portugal Masters – Lucas Bjerregaard – In Vilamoura to defend the title on the Dom Pedro Vitoria Golf Course

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Portugal Masters 2018

Portugal Masters

Lucas Bjerregaard has pledged to return to the stage of his first European Tour victory and will defend Portugal Masters title at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in
September 20-23.

The Danish produced one of the best displays of his career to win in Vilamoura last year and now seeks to enter history and become the first player to revalidate the title of the Portugal Masters.
Bjerregaard came to the Algarve a year ago in a delicate situation, trying to keep his European Tour card for this season, but he found his best form at the right moment and reached the last round of the tournament with the lead secured by a 1 shot.

Already twice the 27-year-old player had seen himself in that leading position at the entrance for a final round, having finished 2nd at the UBS Hong Kong Open in 2015 and tied for 3rd at the Volvo China Open in 2017.
This time he did not falter and fired 8 birdies in a last round of 65 strokes to close the tournament with an aggregate of 20 under Par, beating Marc Warren for 4 strokes.

Lucas Bjerregaard - Winner of the Portugal Masters 2017

Lucas Bjerregaard – Winner of the Portugal Masters 2017

After this victory, Bjerregaard reached another six top 10 on the European Tour, namely a 3rd place (tied) in the BMW PGA Championship, his highest ever rating in a Rolex Series tournament.
“Portugal Masters is a special event for me and I look forward to trying to defend my title,” he said.
“My last round of last year is one of the best ever. Some of the shots I did under pressure were some of the best I’ve done in a long time. I really enjoyed being able to confirm my lead in the tournament after the third round and take that trophy, having already been in that position before without being able to take advantage of it, “he added.
“Since then I have been able to add some more good results this season and I would love to repeat the one made at Dom Pedro Victoria, “concluded the Danish who this year is not having any difficulties in keeping is European Tour card and is well placed in the top 40 of the Race for the Dubai of 2018. Portugal Masters was born in 2007 and in its list of champions they appear winners of Majors like the Irishman Padraig Harrington, the former # 1
Lee Westwood of England and his compatriot and partner on Ryder Cup team Andy Sullivan.

The two million euro prize money tournament returns for the 12th consecutive year to the course designed by the champion Arnold Palmer. Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course, an authentic golf sanctuary in the south of Portugal.
Tickets for the 2018 Portugal Masters are on sale until Sunday, September 16th for those who wish to enjoy a reduced price, but also at the entry desks of the tournament.

Now Extra 15% discount September & October 2018!

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Dona Filipa Hotel. Now Extra 15% discount September & October 2018!

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Dona Filipa Hotel

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15% Hotel discount – September & October 2018

Dona Filipa Hotel delivers a five-star experience to savour. Expect the highest standards and the most attentive service to make your Algarve golf holiday truly memorable.
– Group discounts
– Owns three fantastic golf courses
• Pinheiros Altos
• San Lorenzo
• Penina Championship
– Free golf transfers
– Lovely sandy beach, good choice of restaurants and bars just 3mins walking distance

Penina Hotel Golf & Resort

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15% Hotel discount – September & October 2018

This luxury five-star hotel leads the way in high-class service, Portuguese charm and exceptional golf experience. The Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is the home of golf in the Algarve.
Perfect for luxury golf breaks, Corporate events and ideal for Golf Professional.
– Group discounts
– Owns three 18 holes golf courses and two 9 holes on site
• Pinheiros Altos
• San Lorenzo
• Penina Championship
• Academy course (9 holes pitch and putt)
• Resort course (9 holes)

San Lorenzo Golf Course

San Lorenzo

Pinheiros Altos Golf Course

Pinheiros Altos

Penina Championship Course

Penina Championship

Tourism board in the Algarve ensures tourists have no reason for concerns

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Tourism board in the Algarve ensures tourists have no reason for concerns

Tourists have no reason for concerns

Tourists have no reason for concerns: The Algarve Tourism Region (RTA) said today in a statement that tourists have no reason for concern, since the Monchique fire hit only a small part of the Algarve, and is now fully controlled.

“Only a small part of the Algarve has been affected by the annoyances resulting from this fire in the Monchique area, so there is no cause for concern for those who choose the Algarve as a holiday destination,” said the statement, led by João Fernandes.

This statement is related to the issued by, the British Foreign Ministry on Wednesday advising the British not to travel to areas of Portugal affected by fire.

The RTA informed the tour operators during the week that it closely followed the evolution of the fire always guaranteeing that there was never any danger to tourists and that at this moment the whole situation is fortunately outdated with the end of the fire.

“The priority has been the safety of the populations and of the operatives involved in the combat, not having to register any injured tourists,” Turismo do Algarve highlights.

About 500 tourists were cautiously removed from hotels in Monchique, but “were never at risk and were able to continue their holiday in accommodation near the Algarve coast,” the institution continues.

“The Algarve remains absolutely safe for those who visit us, the area affected by the fire is far from the coast and is inaccessible to residents and tourists while Civil Protection works are taking place. The cloud of smoke produced by the fire that was visible from the beaches due to the wind has already dissipated and did not constitute a danger to the people, and it is not expected to be repeated, “assured the Algarve Tourist Region, reiterating that tourists can continue to enjoy their holiday tranquility.