This is the rebuilt Victoria Course — host of the European Tour’s Portugal Masters from 2007 to 2022 — now reopened as Ernie Els’ first golf club in Europe.
It’s a course with tournament pedigree rebuilt into a private-club experience, Ernie Els’ fifth Els Club worldwide.
Highlights
- Redesigned by Ernie Els and his design team, opened 2025
- Formerly the Victoria Course, host of the Portugal Masters (2007–2022)
- Ernie Els' first golf club in Europe
- Managed by DETAILS (Arrow Global)
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The Course
Where You'll Stay
Victoria, Vilamoura
Victoria is our default Vilamoura base — a short walk from the marina, and close enough to every course on this list that transfer time barely eats into your day. Rooms are comfortable rather than showy, which suits golf-focused trips.
For groups, the hotel handles early breakfasts and late check-outs around tee times without a fuss — which matters more than it sounds once you’re managing a group of six or more through a week of golf.
- Walking distance to Vilamoura Marina
- Short transfers to every course on this list
- Comfortable, golf-trip-focused rooms
- Group-friendly breakfast and check-out timing
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