28 Monte Rei reopens North course TEE BOX The North course at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in the Algarve region of Portugal has reopened following a six-month renovation by Nicklaus Design. The project came after Portuguese firm Details, backed by Arrow Global, acquired the club in January 2025. “Monte Rei is one of Portugal and European golf’s most iconic venues and is a must-play course for anyone who loves golf,” said Nuno Sepúlveda, co-CEO of Details. “It was already a great design, so it was important that the work undertaken focused on renewing rather than reinventing it to restore the course to its former glory and put it back where it belongs.” Work has included greens reconstruction, bunker upgrades, irrigation and pump station improvements, cart path refurbishment and enhancements to practice facilities. “Closing the golf course for the past season provided the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive renovation and carefully restore many of the elements that have made Monte Rei such a special golf experience,” said Dirk Bouts, senior designer at Nicklaus Design. “The enlargement of numerous tees, the renovation and restoration of the greens and bunkers, together with the extensive clearing work throughout the property, have made a tremendous difference while ensuring that the integrity and character of Jack’s original design have been preserved.”
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