Portugal's largest golf management company claimed six major accolades at the 13th World Golf Awards in Cairo, including a prestigious Contribution to World Golf Tourism award.
DETAILS – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure enjoyed an evening to remember at the 13th World Golf Awards as Portugal's largest golf course management operator claimed no fewer than six major honours – including special recognition for the company's increasing influence in international golf tourism.
The Contribution to World Golf Tourism award was one of half a dozen top honours received when the 2026 winners were announced at a glittering ceremony in Cairo on Saturday, November 7.
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A night to remember in Egypt
The Vilamoura golf team had plenty to celebrate after its iconic Old Course was voted Europe's Best Golf Course and the resort was named Europe's Best Golf Real Estate Venue. In addition, Palmares Ocean Living & Golf received the coveted accolade of Europe's Best Golf Clubhouse, PGA Aroeira Lisboa retained its title as Europe's Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility, and Monte Rei Golf & Country Club was named Portugal's Best Golf Course.
The integrated approach of DETAILS across hospitality, sports and leisure has reshaped Portugal as a premier golf and leisure destination, and the company has expanded its presence in the international marketplace into other parts of Europe over the last 12 months.
A growing portfolio
As well as managing a portfolio of 12 golf courses featuring the iconic Vilamoura layouts, two 18-hole courses at PGA Aroeira, 27 holes at Palmares plus Vale Pisão, Tróia Golf, Monte Rei and San Lorenzo, DETAILS assumed the management of Costa Ragusa Golf in Sicily earlier this year – the company's first project outside Portugal.
Other 2026 highlights included The Els Club Vilamoura – the Algarve's first private golf course – staging the inaugural Portugal Invitational on the PGA Tour Champions, won by two-time Major champion Zach Johnson, and PGA Aroeira hosting the Open de Portugal for the first time in three decades.
Investment across the resorts
The North Course at Monte Rei, designed by Jack Nicklaus and regarded as Portugal's most iconic golf venue, completed a landmark renovation in September. The reopening followed the announcement of a major new phase of investment at Monte Rei, including a 100-room Nobu hotel, a signature restaurant and branded residences.
Meanwhile, Palmares followed the spring opening of Preceito – a new signature restaurant celebrating local Algarve produce – with a significant course improvement programme across its 27 holes.
DETAILS manages a diverse array of tourism assets across Portugal, comprising 24 hotels and touristic developments alongside the country's largest portfolio of golf courses and associated facilities.