Quinta do Lago is aiming to cap a successful year by claiming a memorable treble when the 1st World Golf Awards are held at the prestigious Portuguese resort later this month.

European Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley was on hand to officially open the venue's eagerly-awaited revamped North Course with renowned American architect Beau Welling in the Algarve last month, and the new-look layout has been shortlisted as Europe's Best New Golf Course – one of three awards that the resort is in contention to win.

Quinta do Lago's South Course, host of the Portuguese Open eight times, has been nominated as the Best Golf Course in Portugal, while the Algarve region has also been shortlisted for Europe's Best Golf Destination award by the organisers of the three-day event, which will take place in the Algarve from November 14-16.

Some of golf's most famous names will join leading industry figures at the resort for the inaugural awards ceremony and Quinta do Lago is relishing the opportunity to showcase the venue's world-class facilities at the global event.

John Dwyer, Quinta do Lago's chief executive, said: “It's a tremendously exciting time for the resort with the opening of the new North Course and other recent changes and it's fantastic to be given this opportunity to demonstrate what we have to offer to a global audience.

“We feel very privileged to have been given the chance to play a leading role in the inaugural World Golf Awards, and to be in the running for three leading awards makes our involvement even more special. We've received some tremendous feedback since reopening the North Course and believe it has the potential to become one of the new stars of European golf.”

One of the most talked-about design projects in Europe in 2014, Quinta do Lago's North Course has been redeveloped by McGinley in close collaboration with Welling, with the new venue being completed in the space of just ten months.

In line to become the new number one course at the prestigious family resort, the course has been revamped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy. While many modern-day developments tend to focus on length, Welling and McGinley have been keen to create a golfing experience where accuracy and course management are the key factors, and a course that is playable and fun for golfers of all abilities.

The redevelopment is part of a major €29m investment programme that has been undertaken by the resort since 2009, and guests will have the chance to enjoy some of the extensive golf and leisure facilities on offer at the resort –including 18 holes on the North Course.

In addition, delegates from 37 countries will also have the opportunity to play Quinta do Lago's two other championship courses during their stay – the South Course and Laranjal – with the climax to the awards taking place at the Conrad Algarve on Saturday, November 15.

All the winners will be crowned at a lavish gala ceremony while the event will also see some of golf's top names receive a number of special awards to honour their services to the game, with the details to be announced on the night.

Set amongst 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, Quinta do Lago is one of the most highly regarded golf and residential developments in the Algarve since opening in 1972. Located just 15 minutes from Faro airport, the resort offers residents and guests an unparalleled location benefiting from a year-round temperate climate, a variety of lifestyle pursuits and a strong sense of community.

From the outset, the resort has been at the forefront of European golf with three 18-hole championship courses matched by outstanding practice facilities including a Paul McGinley Golf Academy, a state-of-the-art TaylorMade Performance Center and new short game area. Away from the fairways, there is plenty to keep everyone occupied, with events, tennis, cycling and watersports just some of the extensive leisure activities available.

Quinta do Lago's stunning location by the beach offers the perfect place to relax and unwind while the resort's wide array of restaurants, both formal and informal, take advantage of the fresh Mediterranean produce that the resort has become famous for.

For further information on Quinta do Lago's North Course and the resort's facilities, phone + 351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com .

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Set amongst 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, Quinta do Lago is one of the most highly regarded golf and residential developments in Europe since opening in 1972. Located just 15 minutes from Faro airport, the resort offers residents and guests an unparalleled location benefiting from a year-round temperate climate, a variety of lifestyle pursuits and a strong sense of community.

Since its inception, Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of European golf with three 18-hole championship courses matched by outstanding practice facilities. Away from the fairways, the resort's extensive leisure facilities guarantee there is plenty to keep everyone occupied, with events, tennis, cycling and watersports just some of the activities available.

The resort's stunning location by the beach offers the perfect place to relax and unwind while its wide array of restaurants, both formal and informal, take advantage of the fresh Mediterranean produce that the resort has become famous for.

Quinta do Lago has enjoyed the honour of hosting eight Portuguese Opens as well as numerous other international golf tournaments, and its world-class golf facilities include:

• Quinta do Lago North Course – Opened in October 2014, the totally revamped North Course has been redeveloped by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling in close collaboration with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and is set to become one of the new stars of European golf. The new layout has been built to the highest specifications with a €9.6m investment programme and has been redeveloped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy.

• Quinta do Lago South Course – A favourite among European Tour professionals, the South Course calls for accurate drives and precise shots, but rewards players for their efforts with the stunning backdrop of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Regularly included in Golf World magazine's 'Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe', the par-72 layout has hosted the Portuguese Open on no fewer than eight occasions.

• Laranjal – Designed in the grounds of an orange grove, the par-72 course was named as Portugal's Best Golf Course 2011 at the Portuguese Travel Awards, and poses serious tests for players of all abilities. Opened in 2008, Laranjal offers a pure golfing experience right next to the Quinta do Lago estate and features fairways sown with Bermuda grass, providing a challenging playing environment in a picture-perfect setting.

• Paul McGinley Academy – Quinta do Lago is home to the only Paul McGinley Academy in the world, founded in October 2011 by the 2014 European Ryder Cup captain. With a strong involvement from McGinley himself, the academy aims to cultivate and improve golfers' play by providing them with the tools and techniques used by professionals on tour.

• TaylorMade Performance Center – Quinta do Lago's TaylorMade Performance Center is the only facility of its kind in Portugal and is located on the resort's expansive driving range. Opened in May 2013, the centre is operated by trained TaylorMade technicians, offering golfers a custom-fitting experience testing hundreds of club and iron options, ensuring the best combination for every player's swing.

• New Short Game Area – Designed by Beau Welling and Paul McGinley, the new short game area is unique in Portugal and complements the facilities on offer at the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and TaylorMade Fitting Center. Ideal for practising a variety of shots, the facilities includes two undulating greens – a separate putting and chipping green – and two greenside bunkers.

For further information on Quinta do Lago and its facilities, phone + 351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com.