How will West Cliffs challenge the competitors?
Do you remember when I wrote in last October about the new golf course to be built right next to Praia D'el Rey? The new golf course, West Cliffs Golf Links is almost ready. Only 99 days left…
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What new steps is Praia D’El Rey taking to enhance its sustainability efforts?
Today, responsible golf clubs committed to sustainability have the opportunity to select from three prominent sustainability programs: The GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf offers a comprehensive certification program that encompasses various aspects, including ecological preservation, water management, energy…
What did Club de Golf Alcanada win at the Tagmarshal Awards?
Today, more and more golf club managers realize that there is a connection between the pace of play and the golf experience (see customer experience). Managing tee-time intervals properly can contribute a lot to golf experience and improve net…
Time to discover less known Portuguese golf courses!
Early this year, I received a very kind invitation from Carlos Ferreira (owner of Tee Time Golf Agency, Portugal). He invited me to participate in the 1st Tee Times Lisbon Tournament 2019 (29th May – 2nd June). The…
The great success of the Portuguese golf tourism industry
I have already heard many promising great news about the latest success of the Portuguese golf tourism industry, but I wanted to hear from first hand about the details. This is why I asked Carlos Ferreira, the Founder…
The brave design of the new West London Links Golf Club
I must tell you that Pete Dye's book ('Bury me in a pot bunker') really impressed me when I read it a couple of years ago. Since then I like to follow his company's the Dye Designs' activities. Did…
How to show golf tourism opportunities outside the Algarve?
I am almost completely sure, that when someone asks you about golf in Portugal, you will answer as a flash the Algarve. This is not a big surprise, 45.1% of golf courses supply in Portugal is concentrated in the Algarve.…
How should Bom Sucesso look like after the redesign?
Not so long time ago, I wrote about that Bom Sucesso became a member of the Europen Tour Properties as an official European Tour Destination. This time I can tell you that the Donald Steel-designed Guardian Bom Sucesso golf course…
What will be like Praia D’el Rey’s new links golf course?
My visit to Praia D'el Rey this week is a great example how LinkedIn is able to connect like-minded people. I met Alexandra Betamio de Almeida (Sustainable urban development consultant) on LinkedIn who offered me if I visit Portugal…