THE GOLF PILGRIM

There was so much to like about Tralee. Indeed, as the song goes about the famous Rose: "‘Twas not her beauty alone that won me."

The gates opened, and we eased our rental car down the driveway of what has become Portugal’s most exclusive golf environment. Vilamoura Victoria was once a staple of the Algarve holiday scene, but is now the private Els Club. Its Arnold Palmer-designed course has been reimagined by Ernie Els , and the clubhouse experience is top-notch. The club reopened in July 2025 following a partnership between Els and Arrow Global, a group making major development investments in Portugal. If you are...