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Portugal Golf – One Green Way Invitational golf tournament in Quinta do Lago

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Quinta do Lago North. One Green Way Invitational at Quinta do Lago North

Exclusive golf tournament took place at Quinta do Lago

Amazing golfing royalty from across the globe gathered last weekend at the Quinta do Lago, Algarve, for a three-day golf tournament. The One Green Way Invitational has quickly become the most prestigious private event in all of Europe, even in just its second year.

Picture this: the greatest players in the world competing in a private event on a flawless golf course surrounded by a surreal backdrop. Put away your daydreams; this isn’t a fairy tale; it’s the One Green Way Invitational, a mixed Pro-Am golf tournament held in Quinta do Lago North last weekend, which featured an impressive roster of golf celebrities. The total “prize money” was 332,500 Euros, with the grand prize at 55,000 Euros.

Multiple captains and vice-captains from the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup competed in this year’s edition. Several of the competitors have been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, while many more have won PGA or Open Championships. Bernhard Langer, José Maria Olazabal, and Colin Montgomerie are just some of the celebrities who participated in this tournament.

In the ladies, the highlight was the Mexican Laura Ochoa, who still holds the record for the most weeks in a row at the top of women’s golf, alongside other great presences such as Dame Laura Davies and Suzann Pettersen, a captain in the 2023 Solheim Cup.

Jean-Noel Bioul, the tournament’s host and an advisor to the One Green Way Board, stated in a statement before the event: “We are thrilled to organise the second ‘One Green Way Invitational’ this year. Everything about these three days of the tournament seems promising”. Sixty “legends” and sixty special guests will gather for the One Green Way Invitational.

Book your golf holidays in Quinta do Lago with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy some of the best golf courses in Europe.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – The final numbers for Portugal’s tourism sector in 2022 confirm the recovery

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Praia do Camilo. The final numbers for Portugal's tourism sector in 2022 confirm the recovery

Portugal’s tourism sector confirms the recovery in 2022

Last year, Portugal was close to matching the records broken in 2019 in the tourism sector. The National Statistics Institute (INE) released preliminary data on tourism activities, showing that hotels and other tourist-related businesses served 26.5 million guests and registered 69.5 million overnight stays in total throughout the year.

The number of visitors was down 2.3% and the number of overnight stays was down 0.9% compared to 2019 before the pandemic. The increases were 83.3% and 86.3%, respectively, compared to 2021, a year still feeling the effects of covid-19.

According to INE, domestic overnight visits increased in 2022 in all regions compared to 2019. The highest growth in non-local overnight stays was seen in the North (+4.3%), followed by the Azores (+5.1%), and Madeira (+4.5%).

Overall, compared to 2019, domestic overnight stays climbed by 8.6%, while international overnight stays dropped by 5%.

In 2022, the United Kingdom was the top outbound market, accounting for 19.3% of all overnight stays by non-locals. This was over three times the value from 2021 but 4% less than 2019. Germany (11.5%), Spain (10.8%), and France (9.3%) are the next largest markets. The USA accounted for 7.5% in 2022, up 327.4% from the previous year and 26.9% from 2019. Other markets that saw significant increases were Brazil and Ireland.

Portugal is a stunning golf holiday destination with much to offer. The most popular golf holiday destinations in the country are the Algarve and Lisbon region, but you’ll find excellent golf courses in all the Portuguese regions, because Portugal has some of the best golf courses in Europe.

Stunning golf courses, nice weather, beautiful natural landscapes and outstanding culture make Portugal a true paradise for golfers.

Book your next golf holiday in Portugal will Tee Times Golf Agency and get ready to have the best golf holiday experience of your life.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Events in the Algarve during the month of February

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Morgado Golf Course. Events in the Algarve during the month of February

Events in the Algarve

February will be full of entertainment in the popular golf holiday destination of the Algarve. We at Tee Times Golf Agency gathered some suggestions to enhance your golf holiday experience in the Algarve.

On February 3rd, to celebrate its 20th birthday, the Morgado Golf Course, in Portimão, will have a special draw in which all players who use the golf course that day can enter to win prizes. Two nights’ stay in a double room with half board, two green fees, and buggy rental are included in the coupons. On that day, the buggies will also have a special price, and all the golfers will receive a piece of cake at 3 pm.

From February 15 to 19, the 49th edition of the Algarve Tour by Bike will start in Portimão and will be concluded in Lagoa, passing by important Algarve cities like Lagos, Faro, Albufeira and Tavira.

Arguably one of the biggest events of the year in the Algarve, the Carnival of Loulé, near both Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago, returns after a two-year forced break due to the pandemic. It’s one of the best Carnival parades in the entire country and will take place from February 19 to 21.

In Silves, from February 10 to 12, the City Fair Silves Capital of Orange, where you’ll be able to enjoy wine, sweets, and regional products while listening to the music of popular Portuguese artists like José Cid. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the vibrant Portuguese culture.

From February 10 to 14, in Lagos, the project Lagos with Love will host some romantic activities to mark Valentine’s Day. From photo sessions to romantic walks by Lagos, there are many options to mark this special date.

The Algarve has some of the best golf courses in Europe and excellent hotels and resorts ready to provide you with unique golf holiday experiences. Book your golf holidays in the Algarve with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy this stunning Portuguese region that will make you want to come back as soon as possible.

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