English trio join Portugal Masters field

Lee Westwood - photo by Getty ImagesFormer World Number One Lee Westwood and fellow past champion Andy Sullivan will tee it up alongside compatriot Eddie Pepperell at Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course when the Portugal Masters returns to Vilamoura from October 24-27. Westwood will be making his first appearance at the event since winning what was his 30th professional title ten years ago, while Sullivan secured his third European Tour victory at Dom Pedro Victoria in 2015 when he finished nine strokes clear of the chasing pack.

Lewis and Fisher to return to Vilamoura for Portugal Masters 2019

Tom Lewis receiving his trophy at the Portugal Masters 2018 - photo by Warren LittleDefending champion Tom Lewis and history-maker Oliver Fisher have confirmed they will return to Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura for this year’s Portugal Masters, from October 24-27.
Lewis produced the biggest 54-hole comeback of the 2018 season to win the Portugal Masters for the second time, while Fisher made European Tour history as he carded the first ever 59 after a 12 under par round.

Portuguese Guilherme Lima wins the first World Rookie Skateboard Finals

Portuguese Guilherme Lima wins the first World Rookie Skateboard FinalsBlack Yeti crowned the first World Rookie Champion in an incredible scenario where 50 riders from 7 nations, met and competed in the beautiful Parque das Gerações in Cascais, Portugal, in front of the Atlantic Ocean. A fantastic crowd showed up in large numbers to experience a brand new concept for the skateboard community: a platform to search and support the future stars of skateboarding.

Meronk makes history in Portugal

Adrian Meronk, winner of the  57° Open de Portugal @ Morgado Golf ResortAdrian Meronk took a huge step towards becoming the first-ever Polish holder of a European Tour card by winning the 57° Open de Portugal @ Morgado Golf Resort and breaking into the top 15 on the Road to Mallorca.
The 26-year-old posted a closing six under par round of 66 on a scorching hot day in the Algarve to reach 15 under par and secure a two-stroke victory ahead of Spain’s Sebastian Garcia Rodriguez, who finished second on 13 under par, with Italy’s Francesco Laporta and Austria’s Martin Wiegele two shots further back in tied third on 11 under par.

Sturehed storms into the lead at the 57th Portugal Open

Henric SturehedHenric Sturehed birdied three of his last four holes to lead the 57th Open de Portugal @ Morgado Golf Resort by one stroke at the end of the first day, Thursday Sept 12th.

The Swede carded eight birdies and two bogeys to sign for a six under par 66, one shot clear of Aaron Cockerill, Christopher Mivis and Adrian Meronk, who all signed for rounds of 67 to share second place.

Freestyle Cliff Jumpers In The Algarve!

Cliff jumping at Algar SecoFreestyle Cliff Jumping is reaching new heights! This sport is exploding with jumpers now travelling the world searching for the biggest and best cliffs. Are these guys and girls out of their minds, or are they athletes?
Well, you can decide for yourself...

The old ways are the best…(mountain biking across the Algarve)

mountain biking across the AlgarveFew might agree, especially in this world of constantly evolving technology where, at the push of a button or the command of a voice, you can have pretty much anything delivered and be delivered pretty much anywhere.

But if, like me, you sometimes get the urge to step away from our modern world and enjoy a few days of peacefulness, then mountain biking across the Algarve hits the spot.

Easter Festival at Golf Santo Antonio

Bob Hart and Shane CosteloGolf Santo António, at Parque da Floresta, held their Easter Festival between 19th and 22nd April, consisting of a combination of events, Texas Scramble, Pairs Better Ball “The Stock Pot”, Dubai Satbleford and Am Am competitions.

The final day included a prize giving dinner party, which filled the Clubhouse Spike Restaurant with almost 130 attendees and prizes were awarded to the winners. After the dinner Golf Santo António provided live entertainment and those in attendance danced the night away to the magnificent sound of João Faísca.