Open de Portugal

Open de Portugal Returns to the DP World Tour — and to Oitavos Dunes

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Back in the top flight. Back at Oitavos. Back until at least 2029.

Seven years after it last appeared on European golf’s main circuit, the Open de Portugal is returning to the DP World Tour — and to the Atlantic links west of Lisbon that hosted it four times in the 2000s. The 2027 edition, renamed the Open de Portugal Cascais-Lisboa, will be played at Oitavos Dunes from 13 to 16 May, the first of three years at the venue. Portugal has not staged a DP World Tour event since the Portugal Masters in 2022. It is making up for lost time. (RTP, Diário de Notícias)

Fairway at Oitavos Dunes running towards the Atlantic, Cascais, Portugal

Back in the Top Flight

The Open spent the past six years at Royal Óbidos on the Challenge Tour, golf’s second division, and played its 64th edition at PGA Aroeira 1 only last month. Promotion places it in the European Swing of a 2027 season of at least 42 events in 24 countries. (Diário de Notícias)

Founded in 1953, it is one of the oldest tournaments in European golf, and the roll of winners carries some weight: Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjørn, Sam Torrance and Miguel Ángel Jiménez among them.

It rounds off a busy stretch for Portuguese golf. The PGA TOUR Champions made its debut at The Els Club Vilamoura this summer, and the Legends Tour arrives at Pinheirinho, Comporta, on 30 October. Aroeira loses the name but keeps the golf — its operator plans to hold a Challenge Tour event there until 2028. (Flashscore)

Why Oitavos

Arthur Hills laid out Oitavos Dunes in 2001 inside the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, moving as little earth as he could get away with. The par 71 passes through three landscapes — umbrella pines, sand dunes and open coastline — on an out-and-back routing any Scot would recognise. (Portugal Golf)

From the back tees it runs to 6,967 yards, and the stretch from the 11th to the 14th is where it earns its reputation, closing with a par 3 played along the shoreline. Fairways are generous, greens firm, and the Atlantic decides most of the rest. On a still day it is a fine golf course. On a windy one it is a links.

Oitavos Fairway with sailing ships

Making a Week of It

Cascais is fifteen minutes from the first tee and Lisbon around half an hour, so Oitavos anchors a trip rather than filling one. It is the headline; Penha Longa and Quinta da Marinha make sound complements, both close by. Off the course, the menu writes itself: grilled fish on the Cascais seafront, travesseiros from Sintra, and a bica before the drive out.

The Oitavos hotel, a short walk from the 1st tee, has been closed for renovation and is expected to reopen in January 2027. That leaves four months’ grace before the tournament, which in hotel renovations counts as a comfortable margin.

Cascais Marina

Tournament Week, or the Weeks Either Side

Tickets and the full programme are due to be announced in the coming months. Golfers who would rather play Oitavos than watch it should aim for the spring weeks either side of the event — the professionals will by then have kindly demonstrated where not to miss. (Time Out Cascais)

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The Open de Portugal Returns to PGA Aroeira Lisboa

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After nearly thirty years away, one of European golf’s most storied tournaments comes home to the Wentworth of Lisbon

This September, the pine forests south of Lisbon will host professional golf again. The 64th Open de Portugal takes place at PGA Aroeira No.1 from 17 to 20 September 2026, marking the return of tournament golf to a course that has been part of the game’s fabric in Portugal for over half a century. The event is part of the HotelPlanner Tour and carries a prize fund of €300,000, with 156 players competing over four days. (HotelPlanner Tour)

Open de Portugal Returns to Aroeira

A Tournament Older Than the European Tour Itself

The Open de Portugal has been running since 1953 — nearly two decades before the European Tour existed. When the Tour launched its inaugural calendar in 1972, this was one of the events on it. That kind of longevity is rare in professional golf, and it places the tournament in company that very few events on the current schedule can claim. For the Portuguese Golf Federation, this is one of the centrepiece moments of the national golfing calendar.

The Course and Its Reputation

PGA Aroeira No.1 opened in 1972, the work of architect Frank Pennink, and was quickly given the nickname ‘the Wentworth of Lisbon’ by visiting players. The comparison was always a compliment with range — the course measures 6,122 metres over a traditional par 72 layout, winding through dense pine forest, and precision rather than power is the dominant theme, with tall trees doing the work that fairway bunkers do elsewhere. It is a course that rewards patience and punishes optimism.

Aroeira Fairway and Green

In 1996 and 1997, the course hosted the European Tour’s Portuguese Open — and the 2026 return closes a gap of nearly three decades. Portugal’s only PGA National, PGA Aroeira has recently emerged from a period of significant renovation, with new tees, reshaped bunkers, and cleared woodland between fairways opening up the layout and showing the course at its best. The resort was also named Europe’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility 2025 at the World Golf Awards — recognition that the work done here goes beyond the scorecard.

What Brings 156 Professionals to Lisbon

The Open de Portugal is a Road to Mallorca event, awarding 2,000 points in the rankings that determine which players graduate to the DP World Tour at the season’s end. For many in the field, September at Aroeira will be one of the defining weeks of their year. The HotelPlanner Tour has been a reliable launching pad — recent winners at Royal Óbidos and other Portuguese venues have gone on to establish themselves at the highest level.

Aroeira Tee Lined Fairway

September at Aroeira

The conditions in mid-September around Lisbon are, frankly, excellent for golf. The resort sits within a protected pine forest on the Setúbal Peninsula, about 30 minutes from central Lisbon, with the Atlantic close enough to keep temperatures civilised. When the professionals leave, the course will be in tournament shape — and open for the rest of us.

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Road to Mallorca: Spain and Portugal on the 2025 Challenge Tour Map

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The Challenge Tour celebrates its global expansion and commitment to nurturing golf’s future stars with the Road to Mallorca.The highly anticipated 2025 Challenge Tour calendar has been unveiled, featuring 29 tournaments across three continents and 18 countries, with notable stops in Spain and Portugal on the Road to Mallorca. Among these, four events stand out as highlights for golf enthusiasts: the Challenge de España, the Challenge de Cádiz, the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A in Mallorca, and the Open de Portugal at Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort.

Spain will host three pivotal tournaments. The Challenge de España, set to kick off in May, marks the start of an intense European stretch. Later, the Challenge de Cádiz returns to the renowned Iberostar Real Golf Novo Sancti Petri, a jewel of Andalusia offering breathtaking scenery and challenging play. Finally, the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final, supported by The R&A in Mallorca, will close the season, crowning the top 45 players competing for coveted DP World Tour cards. The exact venue for the Grand Final is yet to be confirmed, but it promises to be a fitting stage for this ultimate showdown.

Meanwhile, Portugal will shine with the Open de Portugal at the spectacular Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort. Known for its stunning coastal views and immaculate greens, this course attracts golfers worldwide, cementing its status as a premier destination.

These prestigious venues are among the most sought-after by Tee Times Golf Agency clients. For over 30 years, Tee Times has specialised crafting unforgettable golf holidays in Portugal and Spain. From securing the best tee times to offering tailor-made packages that combine luxury accommodations, world-class golf courses, and personalised service, we ensure an exceptional experience for every golf fan.

As the Challenge Tour celebrates its global expansion and commitment to nurturing golf’s future stars with the Road to Mallorca, Tee Times Golf Agency stands ready to help fans and players enjoy the journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this thrilling season and explore these iconic destinations through our exclusive packages.

You can find the complete calendar by clicking here.