{"id":100522,"date":"2025-08-27T09:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/100522\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:49:09","slug":"madeira-hosts-the-cgae-world-golf-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/100522\/","title":{"rendered":"Madeira hosts the CGAE & World Golf Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Madeira<\/a><\/p>\n

Santo da Serra Golf Club<\/p>\n

Two major international events<\/p>\n

In addition to welcoming the World Golf Awards for the second consecutive year, Madeira will host the conference as a preamble GCAE, (Golf Course Association Europe) November 10th and 12th. The Portuguese archipelago will have the honor of bringing together European golf facility leaders at the continent’s only event dedicated to those who manage and operate golf facilities.<\/p>\n

GCAE Conference Dates and Program<\/p>\n

Taking place from 10th and the 12th of November, the GCAE conference offers golf operators from across Europe the opportunity to meet to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships and invest in the future of their facilities.<\/p>\n

In addition to two days of meetings and networking at theSavoy Palace Hotel from Funchal, the capital of Madeira, this year’s event also offers delegates the opportunity to play golf at Santo da Serra Golf Club \u2013 one of three outstanding golf venues in Madeira \u2013 and to inspect the new 18-hole championship course at Ponta do Pargo, designed by Sir Nick Faldo, a six-time Major winner, scheduled to open in 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are absolutely delighted that Madeira has been chosen to host this prestigious golf industry event. With the island\u2019s dramatic clifftop backdrop, lush green landscapes, and world-class golf courses overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is the perfect setting for a world-class event, and we look forward to showcasing everything we have to offer to one of our markets.\u201d
\u2014 Sara Marote, Director General of the Madeira Promotion Office<\/p>\n

\u201cGolf is growing, but so are the expectations placed on those who manage golf facilities on a daily basis. At GCAE, our role is to listen to golf professionals, connect them, inspire them, and advocate on their behalf. This conference provides an opportunity for frank dialogue and concrete solutions, so that each facility leaves with ideas to grow its business and the game.\u201d
\u2014 Renate Roeleveld, CEO of the Golf Course Association Europe<\/p>\n

\"Madeira<\/a><\/p>\n

Porto Santo<\/p>\n

World Golf Awards 2025 in Funchal<\/p>\n

Immediately following the GCAE conference, the World Golf Awards 2025 will be held in Funchal for the second consecutive year. In addition to Madeira, the three renowned golf courses \u2013 Palheiro Golf designed by Cabell B. Robinson, Clube de Golf Santo da Serra by Robert Trent Jones Snr and Porto Santo Golfe by Seve Ballesteros \u2013 are hoping to win prestigious awards at the event, which will be held on 12 and 13 November.<\/p>\n

An ideal climate for golf all year round<\/p>\n

Located approximately 1 km from the European continent \u2013 \u200b\u200band only 000 km from the African continent \u2013 \u200b\u200bMadeira enjoys a surprisingly mild climate, ranging from 500\u00b0C in summer to 25\u00b0C in winter, with very mild average temperatures and moderate humidity, making it the ideal year-round location for a golf break.<\/p>\n

\"Madeira<\/a><\/p>\n

Palheiro Golf (credit James Hogg)<\/p>\n

The Madeira Golf Passport<\/p>\n

For golfers looking for beautiful courses, the best way to discover these paradise islands is to subscribe to the Madeira Golf Passport, which includes three green fees at both Santo da Serra Golf Club and Palheiro Golf for just \u20ac280 per person. This passport, which includes free transfers between the course and the hotel, can be supplemented with additional rounds and a day at Porto Santo Golfe. It is expected to be expanded in 2026 with the addition of Ponta do Pargo to the golf offering.<\/p>\n

For more information about Madeira, visit the official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To read the latest article on the region, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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