VALE DO LOBO MASTERS

Arrive Tuesday 9th & depart Sunday 14th January 2024

Package includes:

- 5 nights in the apartments on the Vale do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort or B&B in the 4 star Magnolia Hotel or the 5 star Conrad Hotel or the 5 star Wyndham Grand Algarve

- 5 rounds of golf including 4 competitive rounds and one optional practice round on the excellent Royal and Ocean Courses

- Shared buggy for each round

- Presentation drinks

- 72 hole competition with prizes for all four rounds & overall prizes

- GAGT Order of Merit points for all competitive rounds


Accommodation is based on twin / double share. The package does not include flights.


Package prices:  

Accommodation in Vale do Lobo apartments – breakfast not included

Full package price in a standard apartment                           £770

Single supplement for 5 nights in standard apt                      £177

Non golfer in a standard apartment                                       £350

Golf only (including shared buggy each round)                      £654

Additional night in a standard twin / double                            £60pp

Additional night in a standard single                                      £98

Supplement to upgrade to a deluxe apartment                       £40pp per night

****   There are only 6 one bedroom apartments at Vale do Lobo and these are allocated to the couples.

Accommodation in the 4 star Magnolia Hotel, Quinta do Lago – breakfast included

Full package price in a twin / double room                            £946

Single supplement for 5 nights                                              £175

Non golfer                                                                              £350

Additional night in a twin / double                                          £50pp

Additional night in a single                                                     £86 

Accommodation in the 5 star Conrad Hotel, Quinta do Lago – breakfast included

Full package price at 5 star Conrad Hotel                              £1167  Discounted to £967

Single supplement for 5 nights                                              £345

Non golfer                                                                              £505

Additional night in a single room                                            £160

Additional night in a twin room                                              £91pp

Accommodation in the 5 star Wyndham Grand Algarve, Quinta do Lago – breakfast included

One-Bedroom Sunset Suite per room twin                                £1034                ALLOCATION IS FULL

One-Bedroom Sunset Suite single Supplement                        £233

Non golfer                                                                                  £452

Additional night in a One-Bedroom Sunset Suite / single          £112

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE PRICES ARE BASED ON AN EXCHANGE RATE OF 1.15 EURO / £.  IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAKE A SURCHARGE IF THERE IS AN APPRECIABLE CHANGE IN EXCHANGE RATES.

Golf:

Tue  9           Practice round from 12noon on either course -  if flight timing permits

Wed 10         1st round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Thu 11          2nd round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Fri 12            3rd round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Sat 13           4th round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Each day half the field will play the Ocean Course and the other half will play the Royal.  All competitors will play two rounds on each course with daily prizes.

Flights

Please ensure you have sent us your flight details.

Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are not included but Vale do Lobo is only 20 minutes by taxi from Faro Airport and the fare is approximately 25 Euro.

Hire Car

Should you wish to hire a car we can recommend EPI Rent a car that will meet you at Faro airport with your car and meet you at the airport on return.  They are offering us discounted rates and you just need to say you are part of the GMM Ltd Group to access these special rates.

Email: luis.carvalho@epirentacar.com            Mobile: 00351 912 587 671 

Website: www.epirentacar.com                       Phone: 00351 281 542 131

Accommodation:

Accommodation is booked for arrival on Tuesday 9th and departure on Sunday 14th January.

Vale do Lobo Resort                                      www.valedolobo.com

Accommodation is in the recently refurbished one and two bedroom apartments on the Vale do Lobo Resort www.valedolobo.com  The apartments include en suite bathrooms, kitchen area and separate lounge.  There is an opportunity to upgrade to the deluxe Royal apartments.

Vale do Lobo is a very classy resort and every year our competitors are wowed by the friendliness of the staff, the quality of the accommodation and the facilities the resort has to offer. 

In addition to the two excellent golf courses there is a first class Spa and gym for the non golfers and a variety of bars and restaurants close by.

Magnolia Hotel, Quinta do Lago                  www.themagnoliahotelqdl.com       

The four-star Magnolia Hotel is located in Quinta do Lago opposite the shopping precinct and less than a 5-minute drive to Vale do Lobo.  The hotel has recently been completely refurbished.

Conrad Hotel, Quinta do Lago                   www.conradalgarve.com

The Conrad Hotel in Quinta do Lago is our 5 star option and is booked for arrival on Tuesday 9th and departure on Sunday 14th January (5 nights) and the package is based on twin / double occupancy.

Wyndham Grand Algarve, Quinta do Lago          www.wyndhamgrandalgarve.com                 ALLOCATION IS FULL

Wyndham Grand Algarve is the newest 5-star hotel in Quinta do Lago.  Enjoy freedom and spaciousness with the added comfort of five-star services and amenities.

Breakfast:  Breakfast is not included in the package at Vale do Lobo but there are several options on the resort and if you prefer to self cater each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen. Breakfast is included at the Magnolia Hotel and the Conrad Hotel.

Evening activities:  Whilst not all the restaurants are open in January our experience enables us to select the best restaurants and bars and each evening there will an option to dine as part of the group or we can recommend restaurants.

Airport transfers:  Airport transfers are not included but Vale do Lobo is only 20 minutes by taxi from Faro Airport and the fare is approximately 25 Euro.

Car Hire:  We can recommend VdL Car Hire who are offering us discounted rates.  You can collect your car from and return it to the airport and VdL Car Hire have an office at the Vale do Lobo resort in case of any difficulties.  Contact Lizzie Redman  UK Reservations Team: 0800 145 69 55 or vdl@vdlcarhire.com

Flights:  Flights are NOT included and we recommend you contact Water Orton Travelcentre (ABTA number 17618) on 0121 749 1493 and speak to Janet, Vicki or Cheryl (email info@travelcentres.co.uk) Remember to quote GAGT to get the best quote.

Daily Draw:  The draw for the first two rounds will be on the website by 5.00 on Saturday 6^th January. The draws for the last two rounds will be made in score order.

If you have any requests for early / late tee times please use the message facility in your Locker / account and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Scoring format:  Play will be predominantly in fourballs on all five days.  The scoring format will be Individual Stableford with 95% of Course Handicap allowance.  The maximum handicap limits will be 24 for men and 30 for ladies.

Tees:  TBC – depending on conditions on the day

WHS Handicap:  All four rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will NOT automatically be forwarded to England Golf.  You MUST return your daily scores to your golf club and the easiest way to do this is to forward the email from Golf Genius, which you will receive after each round and which provides details of your scores.

When you check in for the first round you will be asked to show proof of your current Handicap Index. The relevant Golf Union app on your mobile is acceptable.

GAGT Overseas Handicap System (OHA):  Where appropriate handicaps will be adjusted after each round in line with the GAGT OHA system which is based on the CONGU handicap system prior to the introduction of WHS, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

The GAGT OHA system will take precedence over any adjustments made by a player’s home club so that everyone is operating on the same system as some clubs are slow to update overseas scores.  

Prizes:  There will be prizes for the leading three scores each day.

To avoid any excess baggage charges prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the 2024 Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1^st - £100, 2^nd - £70, 3^rd - £50       Overall vouchers:  1^st - £200, 2^nd £175, 3^rd - £150.

Range balls:  Tokens are available from the Golf Reception

Buggies:  Shared buggies are included.

Local Rules:  Local Rules on the scorecard will be in play in addition to the R&A Rules of Golf.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of €40 (€10 per round) which will be split evenly between a 2’s and competition sweep per round.  The sweep is payable in Euros. We will collect the sweep when you check in for the first round. The sweep will be paid out each day.

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pin competitions per round.

Order of Merit:  Merit points will be awarded for all four rounds. You will need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points.

Shorts:  Ankle length socks are acceptable at each course, shorts must be tailored.

GPS & Range finding equipment:  The use of GPS range finding devices is permitted on the Tour.