Portugal sets the stage for the highly anticipated return of the MENA Golf Tour, with three standout venues providing championship drama, world-class facilities and unforgettable travel experiences for players, fans and media alike.
The Tróia Golf Championship Course provides an electrifying platform for the opening qualifying event of the relaunched MENA Golf Tour — and few destinations could be better suited to ignite this new era. Set on the sun-kissed Tróia Peninsula just south of Lisbon, the venue blends tournament pedigree with a resort-style welcome, offering players a stunning backdrop as they chase coveted Tour status.
Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr., the par-72 layout stretches approximately 6,317 metres across dramatic dunes, whispering pines and sweeping Atlantic views. Renowned for narrow greens, bold bunkering and sandy rough, it challenges every facet of a player’s game — enough to thrill professionals, yet still welcoming to ambitious amateurs.
Facilities that Elevate Performance
Tróia’s clubhouse ticks every box: reception, pro shop, restaurant and bar, plus panoramic terraces overlooking the 18th and the shimmering water. Practice areas include a full driving range, two putting greens, a chipping green and bunker complexes — ideal for sharpening edges ahead of pressure golf.
Off the fairways, the destination shines too. On-site accommodation, marina access and beach-side recreation create the perfect balance for competitors, coaches, families and travelling media.
Effortless Access from Lisbon
Travel is delightfully straightforward. Fly into Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), drive 30–40 minutes to Setúbal, then enjoy a scenic 20–30 minute ferry or catamaran across the Sado estuary. Allow around 60–75 minutes, door-to-door. It’s quick, simple — and breathtaking.
With elite playing conditions, superb infrastructure and a spectacular seaside setting, Tróia stands out not only as the ideal host for MENA Golf Tour qualification, but also as a bucket-list destination for global golf travellers.
Precision Meets Prestige
As the curtain rises on the MENA Golf Tour’s new season, PGA Aroeira Lisboa steps into the spotlight with poise and pedigree. Located within the beautiful Herdade da Aroeira estate, this 36-hole championship venue — featuring designs by Frank Pennink (No.1) and Donald Steel (No.2) — has recently been elevated as Portugal’s first “PGA National” branded tournament facility.
Backdropped by towering pines and Atlantic breezes, Aroeira No.1 — often heralded as the “Wentworth of Lisbon” — sets a demanding stage. First opened in 1973 and host to European Tour events throughout the 1990s, the revamped layout rewards confident drivers, strategic thinkers and players willing to plot their way to victory. Recent upgrades have sharpened bunkers, enhanced fairway runs and modernised irrigation, ensuring impeccable tournament conditions.
Built for Modern TournamentGolf
Players benefit from seamless infrastructure: a well-equipped clubhouse, on-site hospitality, tournament logistics and media-friendly spaces ideal for content capture — increasingly important in the digital era.
Just 30 minutes from Lisbon’s vibrant city centre and the airport, the venue offers both accessibility and tranquillity. Outside the ropes, the scenic Costa da Caparica coastline and the charming beach town of Fonte da Telha provide perfect spaces to unwind or warm up.
PGA Aroeira Lisboa delivers a true opening statement: polished, professional and perfectly primed to set the tone for the season ahead.
From Lisbon, the Tour heads 160 miles south to the Algarve and the spectacular Amendoeira Golf Resort — a venue that fuses accessibility, beauty and championship pedigree. Just 35 minutes from Faro Airport and 10 minutes from the golden sands of Armação de Pêra, it offers the perfect balance between competition intensity and post-round relaxation.
The resort boasts two championship courses: the strategic and dramatic Faldo Course, framed by desert-style bunkers, rolling terrain and elevated tees; and the more generous, water-threaded O’Connor Jnr Course, inviting varied shot-making and creative scoring.
Elite Practice, Elite Preparation
Players will relish state-of-the-art facilities, including TrackMan practice bays, a floodlit nine-hole academy course, refined accommodation and a modern clubhouse — all crafted to support high-performance routines.
Beyond golf, the surrounding region provides cultural colour: the medieval town of Silves, Albufeira’s buzzing marina, rugged cliffs, fresh seafood and iconic Algarve sunsets. It’s no wonder golfers worldwide label it a favourite.
Perfectly located, beautifully presented and technically demanding, Amendoeira promises to escalate the competitive tempo and propel early-season storylines.
