Palmares Ocean Living & Golf’s landmark clubhouse – one of the most distinctive 19th holes in European golf – has been shortlisted for the coveted accolade of ‘Europe’s Best Clubhouse’ at the annual World Golf Awards.
The acclaimed building, which enjoys expansive panoramic views of the Bay of Lagos, the Alvor Estuary and the 27-hole venue’s nine-hole Praia loop, heads an impressive list of venues that have been nominated for the award, with the winner set to be announced at a glittering prize-giving ceremony in Madeira in November.
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
Opened in autumn 2020, Palmares’ clubhouse was designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winners RCR Arquitectes. As well as being a centre for all golf and real-estate concierge services, the clubhouse – built with red concrete and blending seamlessly into the surrounding environment – is home to two restaurants that serve both golfers and residents, including the Michelin-star AL SUD.
AL SUD, which acquired its Michelin star in just five months following its opening and has retained it every year since, offers inspired Mediterranean cuisine with strong local influence under the culinary expertise of the resort’s renowned head chef, Louis Anjos.
Conjuring up contemporary fine dining with a creative touch, head chef Louis Anjos – who heads out of the kitchen to greet his guests in person – sources ingredients from the Algarve and its coastline to create an array of delectable dishes, including a well-balanced taster menu that gives special attention to seafood sourced daily from the auction in Sagres.
WORLD GOLF AWARDS
Nuno Sepúlveda, Co-Chief Executive Officer of DETAILS said: “We’re thrilled to have one of our venues recognised and shortlisted for this top award.
“With magnificent architecture, an outstanding F & B offering, first-class customer service and a beautiful setting, there are few places better in Europe to relax and unwind after a round of golf.
To be nominated for Europe’s Best Clubhouse at the 2024 World Golf Awards is testament to the hard work of all the team who help make the clubhouse such a welcoming and enjoyable place to be.”
Uniting leading industry figures from across the world, the World Golf Awards 2024 will take place from November 21-22, culminating in a grand prize-giving evening at the Savoy Palace.
FAMOUS ARCHITECT
Voted for by professionals across the industry including golf tourism executives, tour operators, travel agents and golf consumers, each venue shortlisted for ‘Europe’s Best Clubhouse’ will be assessed across a number of set categories including the quality of facilities, customer service, visitor experience, architecture and design and location and setting.
Integrated into the natural amphitheatre of Bay of Lagos, Palmares’ 27-hole golf course – redesigned by the renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 2011 – continues to set the standard as one of Portugal’s premier golfing destinations.
Featuring three distinct nine-hole loops – Alvor, Lagos, and Praia – the course gracefully descends towards the ocean, offering a unique and challenging experience for golfers of all levels.
Palmares is one of nine golf courses managed by Details – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure – in Portugal, with others including Vilamoura, Aroeira and Vale Pisão. In addition, the group manages 16 hotels across the country.
To vote for Palmares at the World Golf Awards, please go to Europe’s Best Golf Clubhouse 2024 « World Golf Awards .