The Algarve resort has also been named World's Best Golf Academy at the 2026 World Golf Awards, reaffirming its place among the world's premier golf and lifestyle destinations.
Quinta do Lago is celebrating further recognition as one of the premier resorts in global golf tourism after retaining its title of ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ at the annual World Golf Awards for a fourth consecutive year. In addition, the luxury Algarve resort was also named ‘World’s Best Golf Academy’, acknowledging its commitment to coaching excellence, player development and inspiring the next generation of golfers.
The double success comes after recent acclaim at the World Travel Awards where Quinta do Lago was named ‘Portugal’s Leading Resort’, reinforcing its standing at the forefront of the global golf and lifestyle resort market and recognising both the quality of its championship golf offering and sustained enhancement in the facilities and experiences that surround it.
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Since opening in 1972, Quinta do Lago has established an international reputation built on world-class golf, continued investment and an extensive lifestyle and sport offering, welcoming golfers and discerning travellers from across the globe.
World’s Best Golf Academy
The recognition as ‘World’s Best Golf Academy’ highlights the strength of the resort’s coaching and practice facilities. Quinta do Lago is home to the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and the Quinta do Lago Performance Centre in partnership with TaylorMade, providing a comprehensive training environment for golfers looking to improve their game, from aspiring juniors and dedicated amateurs to Tour players seeking to refine their performance.
The academy’s success also reflects Quinta do Lago’s longstanding commitment to junior golf and developing future talent. Its programme combines expert coaching and modern performance technology with opportunities to learn, compete and grow through junior camps and tournaments. The resort hosts established events including the Paul McGinley Junior Cup and the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship, helping to create pathways for young players and nurture a lasting connection with the sport.
Sean Moriarty, CEO of Quinta do Lago, said: “To be named as Europe’s best golf venue for a fourth consecutive year is an incredible honour and a testament to the consistency, ambition and dedication of our team and their commitment to excellence. We are equally proud to receive the title of ‘World’s Best Golf Academy’, which recognises the work taking place every day to help golfers improve and to introduce the next generation to the game.
“Golf is at the heart of Quinta do Lago, but our ambition has always extended beyond the courses themselves. We want to create an exceptional environment in which golfers of every age and ability can develop, enjoy the game and return time and again. These awards recognise the strength of that wider experience and the continued investment that underpins it.”
Three championship courses in the Ria Formosa
Quinta do Lago is home to three 18-hole championship courses – the South, North and Laranjal – set within 2,000 acres of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The South Course has hosted the Portuguese Open eight times, while the North Course was redeveloped by renowned architect Beau Welling in collaboration with European Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley.
Beyond the fairways, the resort brings together premium accommodation, real estate, 14 bars and restaurants, and The Campus, a dedicated sports and wellness hub. Located just 15 minutes from Faro Airport, Quinta do Lago combines world-class golf with a distinctive lifestyle offering in one of the Algarve’s most sought-after settings.
The latest global accolades further strengthen Quinta do Lago’s position as one of Europe’s leading golf resorts and one of the world’s foremost luxury golf and lifestyle destinations.