The luxurious Algarve destination has long been a favourite for golfers from across the globe thanks to its three 18-hole championship courses, with the only surprise being Laranjal did not make the list. Quinta do Lago’s South Course, which has hosted the Portuguese Open on eight occasions and [...]
Cameras were on hand to capture in full detail each stage of the operation to upgrade the putting surfaces on the deluxe Andalucian resort’s championship course to a new variety of Ultra Dwarf Bermuda grass. Supervised by head greenkeeper Ignacio Soto, the conversion programme began in June 2016 [...]
Villaverde Hotel & Resort Wellness Spa & Golf, host venue of the Senior Italian Open, has joined the exclusive European Tour Properties network, becoming the 26th European Tour Destination. The 4****S resort in Udine in northern Italy, easily accessible from Venice Marco Polo airport, is [...]
1st November 2017 – 15th April 2018 | Sunday* to Thursday • Sausage and Bacon Muffin with Tea or Coffee • LGC Welcome Gift • Inclusive of Range Balls & use of Practice Facilities • 18 Holes on the International Course • 2 Course Meal after Golf Available Sunday – Thursday [...]
Nick Wright, editor of Golf World spoke to Gary Firkins during the European Tour Properties Invitational at Troia Resort and outlined the magazine’s six-point criteria for ranking [...]
Where is Troia Resort? We are 45 minutes south of Lisbon and the international airport. It is a fantastic location. We are on a peninsula by the city of Setúbal, next to Comporta, surrounded by beautiful beaches. On one side we are facing west onto the ocean with a 15km long white sandy beach and [...]
1. Course quality first in customer experience It’s no surprise 64% of respondents highlighted the quality of the golf course as ‘extremely important’. Often the course condition will frame post-round discussion but, more importantly, guests may post pictures, videos or even go live from a [...]
In Tróia go on boat trips or watch dolphins, play golf in one of the best courses in Europe, visit the largest fish-salting production centre known in the Roman world or experience a sunset in a desert beach. Tróia’s Atlantic Villas are located in natural pine groves next to the sea and the [...]
The stunning resort of Finca Cortesin in Andalusia deserves great images to show off its pristine golf course. The resort turned to specialist course photographer Steve Carr for its new portfolio. Miguel Girbés, director of golf at Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa, said: “Having carried out [...]