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Portugal Golf – Calendar of the World Corporate Golf Challenge Portugal 2023

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Royal Óbidos. Royal Óbidos will host the national final of the prestigious corporate golf competition.

Internationally known corporate golf event celebrates its 30th anniversary

The Portuguese edition of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) starts on the 25th of February. The World Corporate Golf Challenge is marking its 30th year of competition.

“The 30th edition of the world’s largest corporate golf tournament is something to celebrate, and this year is the perfect time for current and future sponsors to connect their names with the event. Strengthening the links amongst the many licenced nations will increase the international reach”, states Golf Concept’s founder Estela Sargento.

For the second year running, Golf Concept will be in charge of exclusively organising this event in Portugal, with a total of 6 events taking place at world-class golf courses.

The first competition will take place at the Amendoeira Golf Resort, in the O’Connor Jnr golf course. The course was designed by Christy O’Connor Jr. and already hosted golf tournaments on the PGA Portugal Tour and the Portuguese Golf Federation Circuit.

After Amendoeira, the next stop on the tour will be at the difficult Quinta Do Peru golf course, which will host two events in this Portuguese edition, on May 19 and 20. Due to a large number of players, it was necessary to create an extra event.

The formidable Ponte de Lima golf course, created by Daniel and David Silva, will feature again on this circuit, on June 3rd. After that, the last round before the final will be held at the Santo da Serra golf course, on June 17th.

The national final of the World Cup of Golf Championship Portugal 2023 will be held on July 8 at the Royal Óbidos, which was designed by Severiano Ballesteros and has hosted the Portuguese Open of the Challenge Tour on many occasions.

The team that wins the National Final will represent Portugal in the World Final, held for the second year in a row on the Spanish island of Tenerife.

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Portugal Golf – Tomás Melo Gouveia wins the first 2023 FPG Circuit tournament

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Montado Golf. Tomás Melo Gouveia wins tournament at Montado golf course

The first tournament of 2023 FPG Circuit took place at Montado golf course

The first tournament on 2023’s FPG Circuit took place last weekend on the Montado golf course, in the Lisbon region, and it was won by Tomás Melo Gouveia, while João Miguel Pereira and Constança Mendonça were the best of the amateurs. In Medal Net, Diogo Salgueiro and Amélia Gabin shined.

Tomás Melo Gouveia won the first tournament on the Portuguese Golf Federation Circuit 2023 with a total score of 134 (-10) after scoring 66 in the second round.

The victory was decided by a birdie made on the 18th hole, a par 3 with an island-like green which Tomás Melo Gouveia, was able to achieve while Pedro Almeida, who led after the first round and with whom he was tied after 35 holes, made only a par, placing him in second place overall with 135 strokes (-9). Tomás Bessa came in third with a total of 136. (-8).

Tomás Melo Gouveia received a prize of 1,700 euros, while Pedro Almeida collected 1,100 and Tomás Bessa was awarded 900.

João Miguel Pereira, who placed fourth overall, was the champion of the male amateurs, with a score of 140. The best of the female amateurs was Constança Mendonça, with a result of 151 strokes (+7).

Men’s Medal Net winner Diogo Salgueiro beat Bernardo Tito Martins and Luís António Silva, while women’s Medal Net champion Amélia Gabin tied with Sara Rolita Melo and Maria Francisca Salgado but benefited from the fact that she had a lower handicap.

The next event on the FPG Circuit will take place at Ribagolfe Lakes, on the 1st and 2nd of April. Three more tournaments follow on other stunning Portuguese golf courses: at Quinta do Vale (June), Oporto Golf Club (September) and Aroeira Pines Classic (November).

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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.

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