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Success for UK players in Grand Final
2nd December 2009

Players from UK and Ireland competed against golfers from Sweden and Germany in this inaugural Algarve Golf Trophy Grand Final, a two day stableford competition held at the stunning San Lorenzo Golf Course, Algarve. 

There was success for Cheltenham's Lindsey Wallace who scored a fabulous 37 points on the final day of competition to leave her top of the ladies' leaderboad and third overall.  Irishman Paul O'Farrell of Fermoy Golf Club won overall nett competition, whilst Sweden's Andreas Borg collected the best gross prize.  The Swede just edged out UK's Duncan Farron from St Pierre Golf Club in Chepstow.

Each of the 42 golfers taking part in the Grand Final had successfully qualified from one of the Algarve Golf Trophy competitions held in UK, Ireland, Sweden and Germany, making it a truly international final.  Their prize was this fabulous weekend of first class hospitality and golf at the Dona Filipa Hotel and San Lorenzo Golf Resort.  The event concluded with a special Portuguese gala dinner held at the Paixa Restaurant at Vale do Lobo, where the winners were presented with their prizes.  On accepting his trophy, Paul thanked all of his playing partners, the organisers and the Algarve Tourist Board for their support of the event.

Louise Copping of Team Frith, who were the organisers of the UK and Irish events said, “This grand final was the perfect finale to the series of events we held in the UK and Ireland.  It was such a great opportunity for the players who qualified to play a great golf course and enjoy the wonderful Portuguese hospitality.  All the players have really enjoyed their stay in the Algarve, both on and off the course!”

A variety of events from members competitions to invitational days and national charity events took place throughout 2009, with the winners qualifying for the grand final.  This year's series of events in UK and Ireland have taken place at:-

Ireland     Dublin          12-Jul    Greystones

N. Ireland            Belfast                  02-Aug  Lisburn

Ireland                  Dublin                  03-Aug  Rathsallagh

Wales                    Chepstow           16-Aug  St Pierre

Scotland               Glasgow               29-Aug  Ranfurly Castle

Ireland                  Dublin                  30-Aug  Leopardstown Golf Centre

Ireland                  Cork                    09-SeptFermoy

England                Coventry             14-Sep  Coventry

The event was also held in conjunction with the NSPCC Ladies' Golf Classic, with the overall winners being invited to the Algarve for the final.

For information on the Algarve Golf Trophy in 2010, please contact Team Frith on +44 (0) 870 850 3436.  For more information on visiting the Algarve and special offers available please visit www.algarvepromotion.pt