Details \u2013 Hospitality, Sports, Leisure<\/strong>, Portugal\u2019s largest golf course operator.<\/p>\nThe latest improvements focus on course conditioning, playing surfaces, landscaping and practice facilities, alongside a comprehensive approach to more efficient water management.<\/p>\n
Palmares Invests in Its 27-Hole Golf Course<\/h2>\n The investment programme has delivered significant renovation work across all three of Palmares\u2019 nine-hole loops, improving playing conditions and the overall presentation of the course.<\/p>\n
A new short-game area and a larger putting green have also been developed, giving golfers additional opportunities to refine their skills and practise different aspects of their game.<\/p>\n
The resort has upgraded its greenkeeping machinery and is implementing new course maintenance and irrigation practices designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.<\/p>\n
A key objective is to reduce the total irrigated area by 20%<\/strong>, while maintaining high-quality playing surfaces and an outstanding golf experience.<\/p>\nNuno Sepulveda, co-CEO of Details \u2013 Sports, Hospitality, Leisure, said the investment forms part of a broader vision for Palmares.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment is part of a much bigger vision for Palmares. As the management company, we took a hard look at the resort and it was clear this was what was needed to bring the golf course back up to the standards that a place like Palmares deserves,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter the renovations we\u2019ve carried out across our golf portfolio, it made perfect sense for Palmares to be next. With its combination of parkland and links-style holes in an incredible coastal setting, offering some of the best views in the region, Palmares is such a special place.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that the project would improve playability, upgrade facilities and modernise infrastructure, with sustainability at the heart of the resort\u2019s long-term development.<\/p>\n
Improved Playability Across Alvor, Lagos and Praia<\/h2>\n Set within the natural amphitheatre of the Bay of Lagos, Palmares\u2019 27-hole golf course was redesigned in 2011 by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. of Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II).<\/p>\n
The layout comprises three distinctive nine-hole loops: Alvor, Lagos and Praia<\/strong>. Flowing towards the Atlantic Ocean, the course combines parkland characteristics with links-style holes to create a varied and challenging experience for golfers of different abilities.<\/p>\nThe latest improvements include wider fairways and the introduction of closely mown grass areas around selected greens, providing an alternative to traditional sand bunkers and creating additional strategic options for players.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve increased the \u2018fun factor\u2019 for golfers of all skill levels by widening fairways and incorporating short grass as a defence instead of sand bunkers on many green complexes,\u201d said Bruce Charlton, president of RTJ II. \u201cWe\u2019ve also updated tee surfaces and bunkers.\u201d<\/p>\n
All teeing areas are being resurfaced with grass varieties better suited to the Algarve\u2019s climate and more sustainable in the long term.<\/p>\n
Bunkers are also being reconstructed and renovated with new sand to restore their playing characteristics. Selected bunkers are being repositioned or refined in line with the original design philosophy of Robert Trent Jones Jr.<\/p>\n
Together, these measures aim to enhance course strategy, improve playing conditions and deliver a more enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels.<\/p>\n
Sustainability at the Heart of Golf Course Management<\/h2>\n Water efficiency is a central element of Palmares\u2019 improvement programme.<\/p>\n
The resort is modernising its irrigation system to focus water resources on the primary playing surfaces, reducing irrigation in areas where intensive watering is not essential.<\/p>\n
Supported by upgraded machinery and revised maintenance practices, the initiative aims to improve water efficiency, reduce operating costs and strengthen the long-term environmental sustainability of the golf course.<\/p>\n
The target of reducing the irrigated area by 20%<\/strong> is particularly relevant in the Algarve, where responsible water management is increasingly important for tourism, golf and the wider environment.<\/p>\nBy combining course improvements with more efficient resource management, Palmares is seeking to balance premium playing conditions with a more sustainable operating model.<\/p>\n
Palmares Targets a Place Among Europe\u2019s Leading Golf Resorts<\/h2>\n Gonzaga Liniers, general manager of Palmares Ocean Living & Golf, said the renovation programme marks an exciting stage in the resort\u2019s development.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoining Palmares at the same time as this significant renovation has been really exciting, and it gives me real confidence that within the next two years, we will position Palmares as one of the best golf destinations in Europe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Liniers emphasised that the resort\u2019s ambitions extend beyond golf, with investment across its hospitality, leisure and residential offerings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith our award-winning clubhouse, the new leisure facilities and the arrival of JW Marriott, the brand\u2019s first hotel in Portugal, every part of the resort is moving forward together. It\u2019s a great time to be here and we\u2019re looking forward to showing people the very best version of Palmares,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The planned opening of the JW Marriott hotel in 2028 is expected to further strengthen Palmares\u2019 position as a premium destination for golf tourism and luxury hospitality in Portugal.<\/p>\n
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