The Algarve resort will partner with Make-A-Wish Portugal for an April 11 fundraiser before renovations begin
– March 10, 2026
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Castro Marim, one of the Algarve’s most prestigious golf destinations, will close its North Course for six months as part of what owners describe as a major renovation project. Before the works begin, the resort will host a charity golf tournament on April 11 to help grant wishes for children with serious illnesses, marking the 46th global anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Open to both golfers and non-golfers, the tournament will be played in a fourball betterball pairs format over 18 holes on Monte Rei’s North Course. Entry costs €245 per player, with the full registration fee donated to Make-A-Wish Portugal. Organisers aim to raise enough funds to grant 10 wishes. The fee includes access to the driving range, buggy use, a three-course lunch, a prize ceremony and a charity auction.
Non-golfers can take part for €65, which includes a two-hour introductory golf lesson and lunch. Sponsorship packages are also available, including hole sponsorships and support for nearest-the-pin and longest drive competitions.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the North Course will close after the tournament, from April to September, whilst extensive upgrade works take place. The aim is to improve playability, sustainability and the course’s long-term resilience.
The renovation will be led by Details – Hospitality, Sports & Leisure, the asset management platform of Arrow Global in Portugal, which oversees operations at the resort.
Planned works include extensive landscaping, reconstruction of several greens and refurbishment of buggy paths. A key focus will be improving water efficiency, with the resort modernising its irrigation system and pumping station to reduce water consumption and improve performance.
Training facilities will also be upgraded, including improvements to the practice tee and the introduction of new training technology. Maintenance operations are also expected to become quieter and more sustainable with the use of modern equipment.
Nuno Sepúlveda, co-CEO of Details, says the aim is to build on what the course already does well.
“Monte Rei is already one of the best golf courses in Portugal and Europe, and we respect that deeply,” he said. “This project is about protecting the character and playing quality that members and guests value, whilst making careful improvements that will allow the course to thrive in the coming decades.”
He added that the course will reopen stronger and better prepared for the future, “whilst remaining unmistakably Monte Rei”.
Located in the hills of the eastern Algarve, Monte Rei has built an international reputation as one of Portugal’s leading golf destinations, particularly among golfers looking for premium experiences.
Article originally published on The Resident by Michael Bruxo.
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