PGA Professionals and amateur golfers will have the chance to compete in the stunning surroundings across three of the Algarve’s best golf courses following the unveiling of a new tournament, the Vilamoura Pro-Am, set to take place in February 2025.
At the inaugural edition, an initial prize fund €70k will see each participating PGA Professional receive an initial fee upon entry, with the winning team collecting a coveted trophy and gifts.
PGA Professionals and amateurs interested in entering should visit www.vilamoura-pro-am.com to register their teams.
The iconic Portuguese venue’s Old Course, Millennium and Pinhal courses, part of Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura, will host one practice round and three days of competition, as well as a range of energising evening entertainment and prize-giving from 10-14 February 2025.
The Old Course, the second oldest in the Algarve, is undergoing significant improvements and along with the Pinhal and Millennium courses will form the competitive stage for a field of 300 golfers from across the world. One practice round will take place on 10 February before three rounds of competition play from 11 February.
Throughout the competition, participants will also have the opportunity to experience the very best of Vilamoura with luxury accommodation available across a variety of 5-star hotels in the region.
Nuno Sepulveda, Co-Chief Executive Officer at DETAILS – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for some of Europe’s best pros and ambitious amateurs to play in the incredible setting of Vilamoura. We are so proud to be staging this first Pro-Am here. The courses and facilities will be in spectacular condition when we welcome the players, and they can look forward to competing on one of the most stunning stages in European golf.”
As well as competing against the finest in Europe in the majestic Algarve setting, the players will be treated to a welcome reception on the night before the competition, a Dinner & Party after the second of three 18-hole tournament days and a farewell dinner and prize-giving to wrap the event up on 13 February.
Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura, which is managed by DETAILS – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure since the site’s purchase by Arrow Global in 2023, is undergoing major renovation and upgrades to confirm its place among the finest luxury destinations in Europe.
For more information about the Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura click here.
About Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura
Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura is a portfolio of exclusive golf courses including the Old Course, the second oldest in the Algarve, and the Victoria, currently closed for renovations, which hosted the European Tour’s Portugal Masters from 2007 to 2022. The collection of stunning courses, which fall under the DETAILS management umbrella, also include the Pinhal, Laguna, and Millenium.
About Vilamoura
Vilamoura is one of Europe’s most exclusive luxury destinations boasting an exquisite range of hotels, restaurants and sporting facilities ideal for the most cultured and refined traveller. As well as its famous golf courses and hotels, attractions also include the town’s stunning international marina and world-class equestrian facility. There are numerous five-star dining venues and real estate opportunities.
About DETAILS
DETAILS is a prominent Sports and Hospitality platform wholly owned by Arrow Global, which manages a diverse array of touristic assets across Portugal. Its portfolio comprises 28 operating and in development hotel projects, including six hotels formerly under ownership of Dom Pedro. Under its Sports & Leisure pillar, DETAILS oversees Portugal’s largest portfolio of golf courses and associated facilities, including Vilamoura's renowned Old, Victoria, Pinhal, Millennium, and Laguna courses, as well as Aroeira Golf Club's Pines Classic and Challenge courses, Palmares Golf Course, and Vale Pisão Golf Course. Additional assets include Vilamoura Equestrian Centre and a state-of-the-art Sports Centre currently in planning. Since July 2023, DETAILS has prioritized portfolio enhancements in Vilamoura, focusing on luxury residential opportunities and enriching its amenities, with the aim of positioning the town and the Algarve as a premier destination for golfers and luxury travellers worldwide.
