Golf Business News – Sergio García Visits Torre Course As Opening Date Approaches

Sergio García headed to Portugal earlier this month to visit Terras da Comporta and check the progress of his much-anticipated project, Torre Course, ahead of its grand opening next summer.

The Ryder Cup legend and 2017 Masters champion took time out of his busy playing schedule to meet with his design team and visit the location of the first major course he was responsible for designing overall.

The Torre Course will transform Terras da Comporta into a 36-hole course following the huge success of The Dunas Course, designed by David McLay-Kidd, which opened to critical acclaim in October 2023.

Alongside several key figures in the Portuguese golf industry, senior executives from Vanguard Properties – the developer that owns Terras da Comporta – were on hand to see the latest updates and hear from García and his team.

García said: “It was very exciting to see the progress that has been made since I got to the end. Yes, we spent a lot of time visualizing each hole, but nothing compares to seeing it in the flesh. The course is starting to show and the whole team is itching to get out and play it.

“Terras da Comporta is a unique place to play Portuguese golf, not only because of the beautiful location but also because of the quality of the Dunas Course. When the Torre Course opens, I have no doubt that this will be one of the best 36-hole courses anywhere in Europe.”

García was inspired by the Real Club Valderrama – which he cites as his favorite course in the world – when designing the Torre Course. The par-72 layout will feature fairways and small greens and will measure 6,575 yards from the back tees.

Rodrigo Ulrich, director of golf at Terras da Comporta, said: “It was great to welcome Sergio back to visit the site, and we are more confident than ever that the Torre Course will be something very special once it is finished.

“We look forward to welcoming media and tour operators to preview the course next spring and, of course, to open regular play next summer.”

As well as two 18-hole golf courses, Terras da Comporta will boast many lifestyle and sports facilities including tennis, padel, pickleball and horse riding. The development, located just one hour south of Lisbon, also includes a network of hotel sites, tourist condominiums and residences.

For more information visit: www.comporta.com