Played for the first time in 2007, this major competition has gained ground each consecutive year. Top golfers from all over Europe will be descending on Vilamoura in October and their fan club following will be arriving with them. This tour just confirms that the Algarve is one of the top golfing areas in the world today.
The course & competition
The famous Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura, designed by the incomparable Arnold Palmer, plays host to the tournament this year. The tournament is staged by the European Tour and the Portuguese Tourist Board: with a huge infrastructure for tourism already in place, there should be no problem to accommodate players, their entourages and fans.
With more than 35,000 avid golf fans expected to attend you can be sure that a large proportion of these will be Irish. Irishman, Shane Lowry, is looking forward to defending his 2012 title and his fellow countrymen are looking forward to cheering him on once more. If he succeeds in capturing the title this year he will be the first player to win in two consecutive years. However, the competition will be fierce with over 3 million euros in the prize money pot.
Past winners:
2007 – Steve Webster - England
2008 – Alvaro Quiros - Spain
2009 – Lee Westwood - England
2010 – Richard Green - Australia
2011 – Tom Lewis - England
2012 – Shane Lowry - Ireland
Tickets and details
Taking place from the 10th to 13th October 2013 advance tickets are available now, with substantial savings on the gate prices. Admission to the Pro-Am on October 10 is €10 in advance (€15 on the gate), with any One Day Adult passes costing €20 (€25 on the gate) and concessions €15 in advance or €20 on the gate. Adult Season tickets are priced at €50 (Wednesday to Sunday) compared to €60 on the gate. Find out more about buying your tickets in advance.
Vilamoura
A bustling marina with all the razzmatazz that such a vibrant area give rise to, Vilamoura will no doubt be bursting at the seams during this prestigious tournament. However, the hundreds of hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars will be more than able to cope with the influx and visitors and residents alike will enjoy non-stop entertainment.
If golf is ‘your bag’ then get your bookings made early to avoid disappointment. Better yet, come early and play a few rounds yourself to get you in the mood, find the best vantage points for watching the tournament and just have a good time in the glorious sunshine.
For more information of what’s going on in the Algarve in October, check our blog in late September. In the meantime you can see all the fabulous events happening right now in our September blog.
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The Portugal Masters Golf Championship 2013
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The course & competition
The famous Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura, designed by the incomparable Arnold Palmer, plays host to the tournament this year. The tournament is staged by the European Tour and the Portuguese Tourist Board: with a huge infrastructure for tourism already in place, there should be no problem to accommodate players, their entourages and fans.
With more than 35,000 avid golf fans expected to attend you can be sure that a large proportion of these will be Irish. Irishman, Shane Lowry, is looking forward to defending his 2012 title and his fellow countrymen are looking forward to cheering him on once more. If he succeeds in capturing the title this year he will be the first player to win in two consecutive years. However, the competition will be fierce with over 3 million euros in the prize money pot.
Past winners:
2007 – Steve Webster - England
2008 – Alvaro Quiros - Spain
2009 – Lee Westwood - England
2010 – Richard Green - Australia
2011 – Tom Lewis - England
2012 – Shane Lowry - Ireland
Tickets and details
Taking place from the 10th to 13th October 2013 advance tickets are available now, with substantial savings on the gate prices. Admission to the Pro-Am on October 10 is €10 in advance (€15 on the gate), with any One Day Adult passes costing €20 (€25 on the gate) and concessions €15 in advance or €20 on the gate. Adult Season tickets are priced at €50 (Wednesday to Sunday) compared to €60 on the gate. Find out more about buying your tickets in advance.
Vilamoura
If golf is ‘your bag’ then get your bookings made early to avoid disappointment. Better yet, come early and play a few rounds yourself to get you in the mood, find the best vantage points for watching the tournament and just have a good time in the glorious sunshine.
For more information of what’s going on in the Algarve in October, check our blog in late September. In the meantime you can see all the fabulous events happening right now in our September blog.
Brought to you by Meravista – the place where smart people search for Algarve property for sale.