Quinta do Lago's continued commitment to junior golf sees return of The McGinley Cup.
Quinta do Lago, Europe’s leading luxury golf and lifestyle destination, is once again showing its commitment to junior golf this summer by hosting its fifth successive annual Paul McGinley Junior Cup.
The prestigious resort, which is celebrating its landmark 45th anniversary this year, will hold the hugely popular cup from August 2th to August 4th and the potential stars of the future will even get to meet 2014 Ryder Cup favourite McGinley when he hands out the prizes to the winners at the presentation and barbeque night.
Open to boys and girls up to the age of 18, the 18-hole competition costs €65 and nine holes is €40 to enter and will be played on Quinta do Lago’s award-winning North Course, which was redesigned by American architect Beau Welling in close collaboration with McGinley in 2014.
The winner of the Paul McGinley Junior Cup will again receive a wild-card for the highly-respected Daily Telegraph BMW Junior Golf Championship, also held at the resort for the fifth year between November 9th and 11th.
The 36-hole tournament, dubbed junior golf’s ’Major’, offers stars of the future from UK and Europe the opportunity to join an illustrious list of previous winners including Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Melissa Reid and Carly Booth.
Resort academy manager and head professional José Ferreira said: “We have always had very strong links with junior golf at Quinta do Lago and we will continue to play a pivotal role in helping young players develop their game for talented local players and visitors of all ages who want to come and improve their game.
“The Paul McGinley Cup has proved to be a huge success in the previous four years and is always gaining in reputation. But it isn’t just for players of a good standard, it’s for all ages and all abilities and the emphasis is very much on having fun.”
Quinta do Lago, the official winter training base for England Golf’s elite squads, boasts three championship courses – the North Course, South Course and Laranjal – as well as outstanding practice facilities, with a state-of-the-art TaylorMade Performance Centre – the only such facility in southern Europe where youngsters can fine-tune their game at the popular Junior Golf Schools.
Away from the fairways, the estate’s extensive leisure facilities guarantee there is plenty to keep everyone occupied, with tennis, cycling, water sports and horse riding just some of the activities available.
Located just 15 minutes from Faro airport and sitting among 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, the award-winning sports and leisure destination offers residents and guests an unmatched location benefiting from a year-round temperate climate, a variety of lifestyle pursuits and relaxed dining.
Families to Quinta do Lago, named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ at the 2016 World Golf Awards for the second year running, can take advantage of some great golf packages this summer and autumn and stay in one of the resort’s stunning luxury villas that boast private pools, secluded gardens and unspoilt views.
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Quinta do Lago North Course – Opened in October 2014, the totally revamped North Course has been redeveloped by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling in close collaboration with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and is set to become one of the new stars of European golf. The new layout has been built to the highest specifications with a €9.6m investment programme and has been redeveloped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy. The course was named ‘Europe’s Best New Golf Course’ at the 2014 World Golf Awards.
Quinta do Lago South Course – A favourite among European Tour professionals, the South Course calls for accurate drives and precise shots, but rewards players for their efforts with the stunning backdrop of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Regularly included in Golf World magazine’s ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe’, the par-72 layout has hosted the Portuguese Open on no fewer than eight occasions while it was named ‘Best Course in Portugal’ at the 2014 World Golf Awards.
Laranjal – Designed in the grounds of an orange grove, the par-72 course was named as Portugal’s Best Golf Course 2011 at the Portuguese Travel Awards, and poses serious tests for players of all abilities. Opened in 2008, Laranjal offers a pure golfing experience right next to the Quinta do Lago estate and features fairways sown with Bermuda grass, providing a challenging playing environment in a picture-perfect setting.
Paul McGinley Academy – Quinta do Lago is home to the only Paul McGinley Academy in Europe, founded in October 2011 by the 2014 European Ryder Cup captain. With a strong involvement from McGinley himself, the academy aims to cultivate and improve golfers’ play by providing them with the tools and techniques used by professionals on tour.
TaylorMade Performance Centre – Quinta do Lago’s TaylorMade Performance Center is the only facility of its kind in Southern Europe and is located on the resort’s expansive driving range. Opened in May 2013, the centre is operated by trained TaylorMade technicians, offering golfers a custom-fitting experience testing hundreds of club and iron options, ensuring the best combination for every player’s swing.
Short Game Area – Designed by Beau Welling and Paul McGinley, the recently-opened short game area is unique in Portugal and complements the facilities on offer at the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and TaylorMade Fitting Center. Ideal for practising a variety of shots, the facilities includes two undulating greens – a separate putting and chipping green – and two greenside bunkers.