Olhanense snatch vital point
By CHRIS WRIGHT There was a real carnival atmosphere in Olhão on Easter Saturday as 2,000 V. Setúbal fans descended on the town for the important relegation clash with Olhanense.
WIND POWER
Formula Windsurfing, which traditionally enjoys one of its top international events of the season on Alvor beach, saw a major Algarve success in Argentina last week. Miguel Martinho, who represents
Top Ball
Benfica lifted the winner’s trophy at the Tavira handball tournament last weekend. The ‘Eagles’ defeated Lisbon neighbours Belenenses 33-29 in the final with Setubal and hosts Vela de Tavira finishing
Pro Am rolls on
Following the success of the Blevins Franks Pro Am Series on the Nick Faldo course, the series moves on to a course designed by Severiano Ballesteros. Quinta do Vale Golf
Australian pairs tournament
The third annual Australian pairs tournament took place last week at the Alvor Club. The tournament is undoubtedly now one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Algarve bowling calendar.
New golf and property magazine launched
The Resident Group is launching Algarve Golf & Property Magazine on April 15, 2010. Initially the new magazine will be published every other month, featuring articles aimed at people interested
GOLF TIPS
By: Tony Bennett features@algarveresident.com “GOLF” is written by Tony Bennett, head coach of Bennett’s Golf Learning Centers (BGLC), with centres located in Alto Golf, Alvor and Quinta da Ria, Tavira.
Lessons from the top
By TONY BENNETT features@algarveresident.com Tony Bennett is a PGA Master Professional and Director of Education for The PGA of Europe. He lives in the Algarve and writes this regular golf
QUESTION OF HONOUR
With only six games remaining until the end of the Liga de Honra (Coca-Cola Championship equivalent) season a mere two points separate the top four teams vying for promotion to
Five star performance by Olhanense
By CHRIS WRIGHT Sometimes you wonder whether you’re completely sane when you get up at 4am, especially on the morning the clocks go forward an hour, to follow your football