Grand Finals

Grand Finals: 16 Oct 2010 to 19 Oct 2010
Hosts: Quinta Do Lago, Laranjal Course
Flights: Monarch Airlines from selected UK Airports.
Course Website: www.quintadolagogolf.com

Quinta Do Lago Golf Resort

Quinta do Lago is one of the Algarve's largest golf destinations and its courses are among Europe's top 25.  The resort has hosted eight Portuguese Opens and continues to be the venue for national and international tournaments.  To play golf at Quinta do Lago is a joy for visitors and maybe more a way of life for the ones who decide to become members of this exclusive community.

In keeping with its heritage, Golf at Quinta do Lago enjoys the full spectrum of nature's beauty.  Each course has been designed in harmony with its environment and successfully crafted to take their position amongst the Top 25 rated golf courses in all of Europe.  It has played host to several Portuguese Opens and continues to be a venue of choice for national and international competitions.  All courses enjoy first class driving ranges, a golf academy, putting greens, pro-shops and clubhouses with large and informal terraces - the perfect setting to relax with friends and family, to toast the victor or, console the vanquished.  Natural water features are sprinkled throughout and bunkers break the landscape almost as a constant reminder, to golfers of all experience and ability, of the great challenge that lies ahead.

Complementing Quinta do Lago's existing facilities and completing its offering is Laranjal, host to the 2010 FT Business Championship Grand Finals.

Originally an orange grove, Laranjal has been nurtured by time, sculpted by nature and expertly designed to provide a world class golfing experience.

Laranjal is today a beautiful and totally different golf experience.  It is a sanctuary for those seeking the finest in golf and personalised service.  Its narrow fairways and well defined greens require concentration and accuracy to navigate this testing route laid out on a rolling and distinctive terrain.  It is a par 72, 6,480 meters, with five par 5s, eight par 4s, five par 3s set amongst umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees with a natural water course and 5 beautiful lakes.

For more information, please visit www.quintadolagogolf.com

Monte da Quinta Suites

Finalists will stay at the Monte da Quinta Suites.  If you consider Quinta do Lago to be synonymous with golf in the Algarve, then Monte da Quinta Suites is the ideal Hotel.  With its privileged location on the main avenue through Quinta do Lago, this completely new development comprises 132 one, two and three bedroom suites.

Opened in summer 2008, Monte da Quinta Suites complex affords ideal accommodation for those who adore style and good taste.  The spacious suites are well appointed with a modern decor and total comfort.

Located close to the famous Quinta do Lago including San Lorenzo and Pinheiros Altos, the hotel offers some extremely attractive package deals organised especially with the golfer in mind.  Monte da Quinta Suites and Quinta do Lago courses are now promoting together their individual resources in a package form with golf and accommodation facilities of the highest standard, allied to services at competitive prices for those golfers that attach importance to well-being and high quality.  Monte da Quinta Suites offers restaurants and bars, with a diverse gastronomic offer, a Spa with specialised treatments, a health club with a personal trainer and Kids Club and babysitting service for families.

Monte da Quinta Resort also offers extra services such as car rental, transfers, bicycle rental, water sports, shows and animated nightlife.  The beach is located 1500 meters away from the resort, who operate a private concession with special prices for clients and free parking.  Also, a free shuttle service to the beach and Quinta Shopping is provided to all the guests during the summer season.

For more information, please visit www.mqclub.com

Schedule

The Grand Finals take place from Saturday 16 October to Tuesday 19 October.  

Finalists will leave the UK on Saturday 16 October and flights will be provided by Monarch Airlines from select UK Airports.

Round One of the Championship will commence on Sunday 17 October.

The Final Round of the Championship will take place on Monday 18 October and the 2010 Champions will be crowned at the Gala Dinner the same evening.

Championship Ambassador and two time Ryder Cup star David Howell will be present at the Grand Finals, making it an unforgettable experience for the 12 lucky teams who qualify for this once in a lifetime trip.

All finalists will travel home on Tuesday 19 October.

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