QUINTA DO LAGO THE
BEST RESORT IN
EUROPE, SAYS
PAUL McGINLEY
NEWS RELEASE
Paul McGinley has delivered a glowing verdict on the new modern face of
Quinta do Lago and hailed the famous Portuguese family destination as “the best
resort in Europe.”
McGinley, who guided Europe to a famous Ryder Cup victory over the
United States last year, has been a regular visitor to the award-winning
Algarve venue for nearly 25 years and believes its facilities are unrivalled on
the continent – and are among the finest in the world.
Featuring three 18-hole championship courses, Quinta do Lago’s
outstanding facilities also include the world’s first Paul McGinley Academy, a state-of-the-art
TaylorMade Performance Centre – the only such facility in southern Europe – and
new short game area, making it a first-choice destination for international
golf federations seeking a training base including England Golf.
Its new
North Course – redesigned by American architect Beau Welling in close
collaboration with McGinley – has won widespread acclaim from the golf industry
since re-opening last autumn.
And the opening of the new Bovino steakhouse this
summer means guests at Quinta do Lago now have ten exclusive bars and restaurants to
choose from, as well as numerous other five-star sports and leisure facilities.
McGinley said: “I rate Quinta do Lago, its golf courses and the other
facilities as the best in Europe – it is the close proximity of everything that
sets it apart from other resorts; from the beach and the restaurants to the
golf courses and the shopping available
“I first visited the resort in 1991, the year I turned professional, and
I try to get here whether for work or holiday with the family four or five
times a year. I spend time
on the golf course and at the academy, the kids play a lot of tennis and kids’
family time on the beach is always fun. In the evenings, there are a
variety of restaurants which gives a fresh feel to each evening.
“The resort
has changed and improved a lot in the time that I’ve been coming here and it
will continue to do so in the coming years.”
Visitors to Quinta do Lago, Europe’s number one luxury family
destination, can enjoy an extensive programme of more than 30 different events this
summer covering golf, sports, food and entertainment.
The official winter training base for England Golf’s national squads,
McGinley hosted the 3rd McGinley Junior Cup at the resort at the end
of July while the Irishman is particularly proud of the role he
has played in helping to develop its golf facilities, in particular the North
Course and academy.
Revamped at a cost of €9.6 million, redeveloped with the emphasis
firmly on precision and strategy, the North Course was one of the most
talked-about design projects of 2014 but has quickly become a firm favourite
with golfers at Quinta do Lago, and was named ‘Europe’s Best New Course’ at the
2014 World Golf Awards.
McGinley added: “It’s great to receive such positive feedback both through the
media and people who have played the course, and we will continue to ensure it
is of a quality that people would expect of Quinta do Lago.
“The academy
provides a great service to the wonderful range at Quinta do Lago. It’s
great to see several golf federations coming down to use the facilities as well
as some elite squads. The thing that gives me most pleasure, though, is seeing
the junior camps introduce a new generation of golfers to the game, as well as
generating some very strong talent with the yearly programme.”
Set among
2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, and just 20 minutes
from Faro airport, Quinta do Lago offers
residents and guests an unparalleled location benefiting from a year-round
temperate climate. Away from the fairways guest can enjoy a variety of lifestyle pursuits with events, tennis, cycling and
watersports just some of the extensive leisure activities available.
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