GLOBAL AMATEUR GOLF TOUR - TOUR FINAL

PORTUGAL – Troia

Saturday 7th – Tuesday 10th October 2023

Information for Competitors

Prize includes:

·       Three nights B&B in The Editory By The Sea, Troia - Comporta (arrive Saturday – depart Tuesday)

·       Three rounds of superb golf – including 2 rounds on the spectacular Troia course and 1 round on the brand new Dunas course at Terras da Comporta

·       Golf Carts Included at Dunas Golf Course

·       Prizes for each round

·       Presentation dinner

The package does not include flights or airport transfers.

Flights:  The closest airport to Trioa is Lisbon, TAP, EasyJet, BA, Ryanair, Jet2 etc fly from LHR, LGW, BRS, MAN etc to Lisbon so it is a very easy destination to reach from multiple regional airports.

For flights we recommend you contact Mason Edwards at Dial A Flight 01732 591460 or email him; Mason.Edwards@dialaflight.co.uk

Prices:

·       One round on Dunas Couse                                       £182

·       Single supplement (3 nights)                                      £150 

·       Non golfer (3 nights)                                                   £222  

·       Additional night in twin / double room                         £50pp  

·       Additional night in a single room                                 £100

Golf:

Sat 7 October                    TROIA GOLF                                                                        tee from 10:30am

Sun 8 October                   DUNAS GOLF COURSE - Terras da Comporta                   tee from 10:00am

Mon 9 October                  TROIA GOLF                                                                         tee from 10:30am

Accommodation:  The Editory By The Sea, Troia - Comporta

The rooms are booked on a B&B twin / double basis for 3 nights arriving on Saturday 7th October and checking out on Tuesday 10th October 2023.

The Editory By The Sea is located in Troia, south of Lisbon. The Troia Peninsula is one of the most beautiful coastlines of Portugal, with a 20km stretch of pristine sands, crystal clear waters and pine forested sand dunes.

The northern tip of Troia exudes sophistication and class, with fine dining, modern bars, and a grand casino complex. Troia has a reputation for exclusivity and wealth but is a peaceful and scenic stretch of coastline which is easily accessible from Setubal due to the regular and inexpensive ferry service.

The hotel is perfectly situated being a 3 min drive to the Troia Golf, 5 min walk to the beach, 8 min walk to the marina and casino, and has plenty of activities nearby such as water sports, bike rides, boat rides, horseback riding, and bird watching.

Golf Course transfers:  Not included.

Format:  The scoring format each day will be individual Stableford with Playing Handicap 95% of Course Handicap. 

Tee Times:  The draw for the first round will be on the website by 5.00pm on Monday 2nd October. The draw order will be based on current placings in the Global Order of Merit with leaders going out last.

Handicap:  All three rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will not automatically be forwarded to your home club.  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.

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

Golf Carts and Electric Trolleys:  Golf Carts are included at the Dunas Golf Course at Terras da Comporta. Golf Carts are not included at Troia Golf Club. If you would like a Golf Cart or require one for medical reasons, please let Debbie and Kelly know as soon as possible by email to info@gmmltd.co.uk.  We cannot guarantee to meet all requests.

Please note there are no Electric Trolleys at Troia Golf Club.

Range balls:  Included at each course.  

Dress:  No formal dress i.e jacket & tie not required.

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pins for each round.  The prize will be a £25 GAGT voucher.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £30 or €35 and this will be collected in cash when you check in before the first round. The sweep will be paid out daily for the leading three scores and anyone who scores a two.

2022/23 final Order of Merit positions & winners: 

The final positions in the 22/23 Orders of Merit will be calculated on the basis of a competitors best eleven merit scores which may or may not include the three rounds played in the Tour Final.

2022/23 Tour Final Winners: 

The results will be decided over three rounds of Individual Stableford with 95% of Course Handicap. Any ties over 54 holes will be decided on a card playoff on the last 18 holes, 9 holes, 6 holes etc.

2022/23 Prizes for the Global Amateur Golf Tour Orders of Merit and Tour Final

The winner of each 2022 / 23 Orders of Merit and the Tour Final will each win £1000 credit towards future events on the GAGT

Runner up in each 2022 / 23 Orders of Merit and the Tour Final will each win £700 credit towards future events on the GAGT

Third place in each 2022 / 23 Orders of Merit and the Tour Final will each win £400 credit towards future events on the GAGT

Presentation Dinner: The presentation dinner will take place at the Adega de Petiscos restaurant in Troia on Monday evening at 7:30pm and full details will be provided when we are in Portugal.

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

Where should I fly to?

The closest airport to Trioa is Lisbon, TAP, EasyJet, BA, Ryanair, Jet2 etc fly from LHR, LGW, BRS, MAN etc to Lisbon so it is a very easy destination to reach from multiple regional airports.

For flights we recommend you contact Mason Edwards at Dial A Flight 01732 591460 or email him; Mason.Edwards@dialaflight.co.uk

How do I get from Lisbon Airport to Troia?

1 hr 25 min (132 km)

via A12 and A2

This route has tolls.

Get on A1

2 min (800 m)

Follow A12 and A2 to IC1/N5 in Alcácer do Sal. Take exit 8 from A2

45 min (82.3 km)

Take N253 and N253-1 to your destination

39 min (49.2 km)

What is the weather like in October?

In Troia, the average high temperature in October slightly decreases from a warm 26.7°C (80.1°F) in September to an agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F). In Troia, the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).