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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The 37-year-old Masters champion conducted golf clinics with the youngsters, as well as a special masterclass with a group from Consorci Sant Gregori in nearby Girona, an organisation that helps individuals with special educational needs, and played some exhibition holes with 12 pupils. Since it [...]
This latest acknowledgement continues to highlight Terre Blanche as a top luxury destination for travellers in Europe. Designed to resemble a Provençal village, Terre Blanche is the only property of its kind in the region, renowned as one of the most outstanding estates in the south of France. The [...]
VIP guests & media from all over Thailand witnessed tour professionals Thongchai Jaidee and Simon Yates perform the ceremonial opening tee shots on the picturesque new West Course. The two Black Mountain residents then went on to play a friendly opening match over the last 3 holes, delighting [...]
Reintroduced as a discipline at last year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, golf will be part of the schedule for the Summer Games held in Tokyo, Japan in 2020 and, following confirmation earlier this month, in Paris, France four years later. Great Britain and Ireland’s Justin Rose became the [...]
Regarded as the authority on European golf courses and resorts, Golf World compiled a team of international experts to update its biennial ranking of continental Europe’s best layouts. The highest-placed European Tour Properties course is the stunning Stadium layout at PGA Catalunya Resort, [...]