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Schedule XXVII International Amateur Golf Tournament 2026
November 28th, Saturday
» Arrival and Check-in Day

November 29th, Sunday
» From 9:30am - Practice Round
» 7:00pm - Welcome Cocktail

November 30th, Monday
» From 11:20am - 1st round @ Royal Golf Course (Aggregated Stableford)

December 1st, Tuesday
» From 11:00am - 2nd round @ Ocean Golf Course, (Aggregated Stableford)

December 2nd, Wednesday
Rest Day

December 3rd, Thursday
» From 10:00am - Final round @ Royal Golf Course (Aggregated Stableford)

December 4th, Friday
» From 10:00am - Four Ball Better Ball @ Ocean Golf Course, 2-player’s Team
» 7:00pm - Cocktail followed by Prize Presentation Dinner
Rates XXVII International Amateur Golf Tournament 2026
Price per person:
€ 1135 sharing Twin Room
€ 1190 sharing Twin Room with Premium Golf or Sea View
€ 1563 Single Room
€ 1618 Single Room with Premium Golf or Sea View

Tournament Package Includes:
- 7 Night Stay in a Premium Room
- Three rounds of golf on Royal Golf Course
(One pratice round + two competition rounds)
and two rounds of golf on Ocean Golf Course;
- Welcome Cocktail Event
- Welcome Buffet Dinner including House Wine
- Pre-dinner drinks followed by prize giving dinner
including house wine
- Exclusive Tournament Gift

XXVII International Amateur Golf Tournament 2026

Join a week of unbelievable golf at an exclusive International Amateur Golf Tournament. Now entering its 27th year, this exceptional tournament delivers the finest in Algarve golf and five-star luxury.

Taking place between the 28th of November and the 5th of December 2026, the International Amateur XXVII event includes four competition rounds at Vale do Lobo Golf Courses, Ocean and Royal Golf Course, along with a week of pampering at our immaculate hotel.

You'll start off with a welcome cocktail party, followed by one of Dona Filipa's famous signature buffets... before settling into a jam-packed week of golf, relaxation, and entertainment under the beautiful Algarve sun.

Golf Competition

Portugal golf competitions - Vale do Lobo Ocean Course

Vale do Lobo Ocean Course Vale do Lobo, Algarve

Vale do Lobo's Ocean Course carries the pedigree of few others in the Algarve: it was shaped by Sir Henry Cotton, a three-time Open Champion and the first professional golfer ever knighted for his service to the game. Two of his original nine-hole layouts, opened in 1968 and 1972, were finally combined into today's eighteen in 1995, completing a vision he never got to see finished.
The course builds gradually, its fairways undulating past a protected nature reserve before easing down toward the Atlantic. Everything sharpens on the closing stretch. The 11th and 14th, both testing par 4s, deliver some of the finest views in the region, and the par-3 15th plays right along the beach, close enough to hear the sea over your backswing. It is a round that rewards shot-shaping over brute force, exactly the kind of test Cotton favoured, and one that guests consistently rate among their Algarve favourites.
Facilities include a full driving range, a resident academy, and a clubhouse restaurant well placed for a post-round drink with a view. The Ocean Course sits alongside its sister course, the Royal, giving golfers a natural two-round pairing without leaving the resort. For anyone chasing that classic Algarve postcard, holes along the water, sea breeze in play, Cotton's design still delivers it. (...)

Portugal golf competitions - Vale do Lobo Royal Course

Vale do Lobo Royal Course Vale do Lobo, Algarve

Golf at Vale do Lobo began in 1965, when Sir Henry Cotton was brought in to lay out the resort's first course, part of Trusthouse Forte and Costain's plan to build Portugal's first purpose-designed luxury resort. Two nine-hole loops opened in 1968 and 1972, and eventually became today's Ocean course. The Royal course as it stands opened in 1997, American architect Rocky Roquemore's reworking of Cotton's original drawings.
It's a par-72 layout of around 6,059 metres, rolling through pines and lakes, with some steep climbs on the back nine and a couple of doglegs. Water shows up on both nines, mostly visible from the tee. The 9th plays to a green that's almost an island. But the signature hole is the 16th, inherited from Cotton's original 1968 routing: a par-3 played along the coastal cliffs, often named among the most photographed holes in Europe.
The buggy is recommended here, and the resort backs it up with a driving range, an academy staffed by resident professionals, a clubhouse restaurant and snack bar, locker room and pro shop. Book a round on the course that gave the Algarve its most famous photograph, and pair it with its sibling, the Ocean course, next door. (...)

Competition Hotel Suggestion

Portugal golf competitions - Dona Filipa Hotel

Dona Filipa Hotel Vale Do Lobo, Algarve

Perched above the Atlantic, Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort is a sanctuary where elegance meets the effortless beauty of the Algarve coast. Every detail exudes sophistication, from its classic architecture to the refined interiors, creating a welcoming environment that feels both exclusive and inviting. The resort is a haven for those who cherish the perfect blend of sun, sea, and sport.

Just 100 metres from the pristine sands of Vale do Lobo Beach, guests can stroll to golden shores and embrace the Atlantic breeze. During the summer months, the hotel’s Beach Club opens its doors, offering complimentary sunbeds, umbrellas, and towels, ensuring effortless days by the water.

Golf enthusiasts find themselves at the doorstep of championship courses, with immaculate fairways and panoramic ocean views creating the ultimate challenge. After a round, indulge in refined dining, cocktails with a view, or quiet moments on your terrace watching the sun melt into the Atlantic.

At Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo, every moment is crafted to leave a lasting memory, combining natural beauty, world-class golf, and an atmosphere of understated luxury for an unforgettable Algarve escape. (...)

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