2013 Golf Chic (pdf version) - Ladies European Tour

Amendoeira Golf ResortA Haven for GolfersFor many the Algarve is synonymous withgolf, but to make your mark in the golfingworld, you can do no better than to have yourAlgarve golf courses designed by Sir NickFaldo and Christy O’Connor Jnr., both golfinglegends in their own right.The Oceânico Group developed the stunningAmendoeira Golf Resort near the town ofSilves in the central Algarve with the keyobjective of creating a golfing haven forenthusiasts. The 18 hole championshipcourses named after their designers, havecertainly put the resort on the golfing map.Sir Nick Faldo specifically wanted theOceânico Faldo Course to become a talkingpoint in the Algarve. The undulating land atthe resort resulted in a great, challengingcourse that is often the topic of conversationover a drink at the 19th hole! The OceânicoO’Connor Jnr. course is based in a fertilevalley with a variety of water featuresspread throughout the course making it aperfect complement to Faldo’s course.The resort also offers a host of golf practicefacilities at the Amendoeira Golf Academyand Fitting Suite, including a driving range,practice putting greens, long and shortpractice areas, and the Oceânico Academy 9hole, par 3 course.Great golf breaks are available at theAmendoeira Golf Resort which combine luxuryaccommodation with golf rounds at the resort,or at the ‘famous five’ Oceânico golf coursesat nearby Vilamoura: Oceânico Victoria (hostto the European Tour’s Portugal Masters since2007), Oceânico Old Course, Oceânico Pinhal,Oceânico Millennium and Oceânico Laguna.Groups of 8 golfers will only pay for 7 onselected packages, and tailor-made packagesare also available including special deals forlarger groups.Golf School Packages with accommodationare on offer, where the golfer benefits fromcomprehensive instruction and computeranalysis of their swing and leaves with theirown customized improvement plan.A variety of other golf training programmesare available such as golf lessons, corporateclinics and ladies’ performance schools andthe Oceânico team can create a customizedpackage to suit all.For families, Oceânico appreciated thatalthough a great many families enjoyplaying golf together, family orientated golfholidays are thin on the ground. To plug thisgap in the market, Amendoeira Golf Resortnow offers great value golfing holidays atEaster and in the summer where kids havecomplimentary golf rounds. These FamilyGolf Specials are designed for a family offour sharing a two bedroom luxury apartmentand include two rounds of golf per adult,two complimentary rounds per child on theOceânico Faldo Course or Oceânico O’ConnorJnr. course, and the Academy Experience – acomplimentary round for each person on theOceânico Academy course.The innovative Oceânico World Kids Golftournament is held annually in July atthe Amendoeira Golf Resort and is nowentering its fifth year. This three day event,specifically designed for boys aged 7 to 18years old and girls aged 8 to 18 years old, hasgrown over the years and 94 young golfersfrom 11 different countries competed in 2012with their families in attendance to supportand encourage them. For more informationabout this event please visit:www.oceanicogolf.com.This tournament demonstrates Oceânico’sdedication to supporting golf across all levelsof the game and the Amendoeira Golf Resortis becoming known as one of Europe’s mostfamily friendly golf venues.The self-catering accommodation on offerincludes two bedroom apartments and twobedroom apartments with a mezzanine, plusthree, four and five bedroom villas. Coupleswho wish to stay at the Amendoeira GolfResort can stay in a two bedroom apartmentwith the use of only one bedroom, and enjoy asaving on their holiday price. The apartmentsare served by communal outdoor pools, andeach villa has a private pool. Whether youwant to play golf with your partner, withfriends or bring the whole family, AmendoeiraGolf Resort has an accommodation option tosuit you.The magnificent clubhouse which standsproudly on top of the hill at the resort servesbreakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner, anddiners can choose whether to eat inside or outon the large terrace, where they can enjoy thestupendous views over the golf courses.For those who wish to intersperse their golfwith other sporty activities, the AmendoeiraSports Club within the grounds of the resortoffers six tennis courts, a gymnasium and ajogging path. If pampering and relaxationis more your thing between golf rounds,you can head to VITAL Spa at the nearbyresort of Vila Vita Parc in Porches to takeadvantage of the preferential rates forAmendoeira Golf Resort guests.All in all it is safe to say that the AmendoeiraGolf Resort is the perfect base for a perfectgolfing holiday. It is just a 35 minute drivefrom Faro airport, 10 minutes drive to thebeach and is well served by plenty of localrestaurants for those who want to try outsome Portuguese cuisine and hospitality.Amendoeira Golf Resort is definitely thejewel in the Algarve golfing crown.For more information about golfing breaks atthe Amendoeira Golf Resort, contact:Email: res.amendoeira@oceanicogroup.comTelephone: +351 282 320 671Website: www.oceanicodirect.com136137