Inaugural *Vilamoura Pro-Am targets Europe’s elite

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. 

The iconic Portuguese venue’s Old Course, Millennium and Pinhal courses, part of *Vilamoura Golf collection, 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 11th February.

Throughout the competition, participants will also experience the very best of *Vilamoura destination 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, management company who oversees the golf courses that will host the event, 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 13th February. 

PGA Professionals and amateurs interested in entering should visit www.vilamoura-pro-am.com