Europe’s first Els Club · Algarve, Portugal
The Els Club, Vilamoura
Ernie Els’s first Els Club in Europe, and the only private club of its kind in Portugal.
Overview
World-class golf, fine living
Officially opened for play by Ernie Els on 21 July 2025, The Els Club Vilamoura brings the Els Club philosophy to the Algarve: world-class golf, excellence, family and community, and fine living.
Within months it was voted World’s Best Private Golf Club at the World Golf Awards 2025, and in August 2026 it hosted the inaugural Portugal Invitational on the Champions Tour.
“Seeing this project come to life in the stunning Algarve is a milestone for our firm.”
Ernie Els
2025
Opened for play by Ernie Els, 21 July
No.1
World’s Best Private Golf Club, World Golf Awards 2025
2026
Host of the inaugural Portugal Invitational
Location
Algarve, Portugal
The Els Club Vilamoura, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal. Visit elsclubvilamoura.com for membership and visitor information.
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