The 2015 Jamega Algarve Pro Golf Tour began with series 3 in January at Salgados, and series 4 in February at Morgado and Alamos. In March, Castro Marim and Quinta do Vale host the next prestigious events on the Jamega Tour. Jamega is now established as an important dimension of Algarve golf and has come a long way since its humble beginnings over ten years ago. Originally the brainchild of Gary Harris and Richard Law, with the help of Tony and Sally Jones, Jamega launched in April 2004. When promoting their first tour in the Algarve, Gary and Richard met Jose Correia, President of The PGA Portugal, and from there the idea of an Algarve Pro Golf Tour was born. A question often asked is where the unusual name comes from and the answer is (quite!) simple. Gary and Richard were originally assisted by a friend called James and the Jamega name incorporates `JA’mes, `ME’ (that was Richard) and `GA’ry.
Having enjoyed ten great years, Jamega is set to further develop its position as one the leading tours for golfers aiming at a professional career. Jamega players have already progressed to the Challenge Tour, the European Tour and the Open Championship. David Howell, European Ryder Cup player and former Alfred Dunhill Links Champion speaks very highly of Jamega and stresses that it is “a great Tour to start your professional career on.” Thanks to the PGA of Portugal and the Algarve clubs who actively support Jamega, we can look forward in 2015 to more golfers reaching the professional ranks following their participation in the Jamega Tour.