34 THE WORLD OF GOLFING
EVENTS - AMENDOEIRA GOLF RESORT
Future Golf Stars Set For
Amendoeira Challenge
Events
Amendoeira Golf Resort is set to offer
another tantalising glimpse into the
future as it hosts the 11th World Kids
Golf Championship. but competitive environment, while
spectators may get a first look at some of
the game’s future stars as they take their
formative steps.
Talented youngsters from the ages of
seven to 18 will take part in several age
categories (July 22-26, 2019) with the
Algarve resort welcoming more than
100 competitors and their families for
the prestigious event. And places are still
available for late entries to go for glory
with registration open until July 15. The successful tournament welcomes
an international field with participants
from around 20 countries expected to be
vying for the respective titles.
With the award-winning Faldo and
O’Connor Jnr courses - designed by the
former Ryder Cup heroes - providing
the challenging venue, the players will
relish the chance to go up against some
of Europe’s top youngsters in a fun
Aside from world-class courses and
practice facilities on offer at Amendoeira,
the players will get another taste of the
big time in front of TV cameras, with the
event set to be broadcast on Sky Sports
Golf this summer.
With the top-class accommodation
and the wealth of facilities on offer at
the resort, it’s a chance for a fabulous
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holiday in its own right, but parents
could also enjoy their own slice of the
golfing success with a parent/child par-
three contest on Amendoeira’s floodlit
nine-hole course among a host of extra
activities held during the five days of
competition.
Sérgio Duarte, general manager at
Amendoeira Golf Resort, said: “It’s
always a huge privilege to welcome these
talented young golfers to Amendoeira.
We believe it’s the ideal resort for these
youngsters to gain some important
experience and also to enjoy a high-
profile tournament and make some
lifelong friends along the way.”