DESTINATION GOLF PORTUGAL 2024
Welcome to Destination Golf Portugal 2024
On behalf of the team , it is my pleasure to present Destination Golf Portugal 2024 , which is our annual guide to showcasing Portugal ’ s premier courses , in association with Visit Portugal and its regional tourism offices .
Our Portugal guide helps educate the thousands of golfers who travel to Portugal each year about where to play and where to stay . Since our launch in 2010 , our guide has established itself as a leading voice of Portuguese golf tourism , reaching over 30 million travelling golfers per year .
From the mainland to the islands , Portugal ’ s allure in golf tourism lies in its diverse landscapes and top-tier courses . The Algarve region with its rugged cliffs , lakes and golden beaches ; Lisbon with its mix of history and golf ; or further north to the scenic courses of Porto . There are over ninety golf courses to choose from , with Championship designs by renowned architects who used the natural terrain and coastline to create their works of art .
Portugal ’ s mild climate allows year-round play , enhancing its appeal . Alongside golf , visitors indulge in rich culture , delicious cuisine , and luxurious accommodations . With excellent infrastructure and hospitality , Portugal caters to golfers of all levels , promising an unforgettable golfing holiday experience .
There are a wide variety of courses to suit all skill levels and available budgets , but it ’ s our “ Editors Choice ” recommendations that deserve your best attention for this year .
The beautiful islands of Madeira will play host to the 11th annual World Golf Awards 21-22 November 2024 . Madeira , otherwise known as ‘ the islands of eternal spring ’, has a unique eco-system and is one of the only places in the planet where banana trees grow next to vineyards .
Our team of travel editors , brand ambassadors , video presenters and photographers are constantly on the go , so be sure to follow our travels on Instagram , X / Twitter , and Facebook via @ DGgolfguide
Enjoy Portugal and enjoy this golf guide .
Dermot Synnott CEO & Founder Destination Golf Media Ltd .
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PUBLISHER : Dermot Synnott EDITOR : Kevin Markham GLOBAL EDITOR : Peter Ellegard DIGITAL EDITOR : Karl Doyle BRAND AMBASSADOR : Sharon Smurfit MARKETING MANAGER : Kathy Synnott VIDEO PRESENTER : Chloe Gallacher CREATIVE DIRECTOR : John Condon ADVERTISING DESIGN : Darren Buckley PHOTOGRAPHY : Cathal Bierney VIDEO PRODUCTION : David Irwin ACCOUNTS : Darren Maguire
FRONT COVER
Dom Pedro Old Course
INTERNATIONAL TEAM :
Kevin Markham ( Ireland ) Peter Ellegard ( UK ) David Doyle ( Spain ) Francisco Pinto Leite ( Portugal ) Maarten Hageman ( Netherlands ) Michael Brostrom ( Sweden ) Christian Gjerde ( Norway ) Frits Christensen ( Denmark ) Klaus Hybler ( Denmark ) Gianni Attanasio ( Italy ) Dewi Merckx ( Belgium ) Christiane Gaul ( Germany ) Pall Sveinsson ( Iceland ) Benjamin Oosterveer ( Morocco ) Tim Cotroneo ( USA ) Ronald Montesano ( USA ) Wayne Morden ( Canada ) Martial Lapointe ( Canada ) Declan Crowe ( Malaysia ) Glenn Rogers ( Australia ) John Cockayne ( South Africa ) Jenna Heidstrom ( Middle East ) Zenta Thomas ( Asia ) James Park ( China ) Paul Sheehan ( Japan ) Koichi Namba ( Japan ) Araya Singhsuwan ( Thailand )
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