Pedro Nunes Pedro — A New Era for Portuguese Golf

When Pedro Nunes Pedro was elected president of the Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG) in November 2024, the announcement came with a clear message: Portuguese golf would grow not just from the top, but from the grassroots up. Now, just a few months into his tenure, that philosophy is already taking shape.

Nunes Pedro inherits a sport with growing momentum. Portuguese players are appearing more frequently in international leaderboards. Interest in Portugal’s golf travel scene continues to surge. But behind the scenes, there’s still work to be done to expand access, improve training infrastructure, and engage the next generation of players, not only in the Algarve or Lisbon, but nationwide.

As of March 2025, his administration is moving ahead with a programme that balances practical investment with long-term development. It’s not a flash-and-fanfare approach. It’s foundational, and that might be exactly what Portuguese golf needs.

What’s on the Agenda

Shortly after taking office, Portuguese Golf Federation president Pedro Nunes Pedro outlined several immediate goals for the 2024–2028 term. These include:

• Finalising the 2025 operating budget to align with national development priorities

• Expanding training programmes for golf coaches to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction

• Investing in new public golf infrastructure, including pitch & putt areas, 9-hole courses, and driving ranges

• Strengthening school sports programmes to introduce golf to younger audiences

The emphasis? Scale. Not in headline-grabbing events, but in the number of people, especially youth, who touch a golf club for the first time.

Vision for Portuguese Golf

While Portugal is best known abroad for its golf resorts and championship-level experiences, Nunes Pedro’s vision is focused inward. His strategy centres on growing participation, creating access in underserved regions, and supporting players throughout their development, not just the elite few.

It’s a bet on sustainability: the idea that building a deeper national talent pool, supported by better coaching and community-level facilities, will lead to broader success over time.

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Competitive Ambitions Still in Focus

Despite the grassroots-first approach, Nunes Pedro hasn’t lost sight of elite competition. Among his stated goals:

• Continuing to host the Portuguese Open at Royal Óbidos in 2025, with ambitions to eventually restore its place on the DP World Tour

• Introducing a Ladies Access Series event in Portugal, expected in spring 2025, to strengthen opportunities for female players and build visibility in the women’s game

These aren’t distractions from development, they’re part of a broader strategy to elevate Portuguese golf across all levels.

A President with a Development Mandate

Pedro Nunes Pedro’s presidency may be in its early stages, but the direction is clear. If successful, his legacy won’t just be in tournaments or titles, but in the number of children introduced to golf, the number of coaches empowered to teach, and the number of regions with new facilities.

His term is a chance to turn momentum into infrastructure, and enthusiasm into access. And for Portuguese golf, that might prove more transformative than any single trophy.

Source: This article includes information originally reported by The Portugal News.