Latest news with #BernhardLanger
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Former major winner Ernie Els is set to host groundbreaking new PGA Tour Champions event in Portugal that has a jaw-dropping $3m prize purse
In a groundbreaking new announcement, four-time major champion Ernie Els is set to host a brand new PGA Tour Champions event, The Portugal Invitational, in 2026. The tournament will mark the first time a PGA Tour-sanctioned individual stroke play event will be hosted in the European country, and will arrive at the South African's newly refurbished Els Club during the week of July 27. The Els Club, which is located in Vilamoura, is set to welcome a field of 78 players, including World Golf Hall of Fame stars and PGA Champions Tour members. Through the Tour's strategic alliance with the DP World Tour, members from the Legends Tour will also be invited to participate. They will all compete for a jaw-dropping prize purse of £2.23million ($3m) across this stunning track, with golfing legends Bernhard Langer and Miguel Ángel Jimenez both speaking of their excitement at the news. All three rounds of the event will be televised on the GOLF Channel, with the Portugal Invitational set to be sandwiched between the ISPS Handa Senior Open and the Staysure Senior PGA Championship on the Legends Tour, culminating in what is set to be a simply outstanding showing of golf in Europe. The PGA Tour Champions, Arrow Global Group and Turismo de Portugal de Algarve have joined forces to bring this event to European shores, with the group announcing a five-year strategic partnership to host Tour Champions events in Portugal. 'We are thrilled to partner with Arrow Global Group, Turismo de Portugal, Turismo de Algarve and Ernie Els to announce this exciting, first-of-its-kind PGA TOUR Champions event in Portugal,' PGA TOUR Champions President, Miller Brady, said. 'This Tour is a global showcase of the game's legendary players, and we know the great golf fans in Portugal and throughout Europe will welcome the opportunity to watch them compete in person at The Els Club Vilamoura.' Portugal is one of the greatest places to play golf in Europe, but at present, only the Hotel Planner Tour will visit the European country in 2025, for the Open de Portugal at the Royal Obidos Spa and Golf Resort, in Vau Obidos. Els, who won The Open in 1994 and 1997 and the US Open in 2002 and 2012, is currently leading some exciting and innovative renovation works on the course, which was formerly known as the Victoria Course. This illustrious track had previously hosted the Portugal Masters between 2007 and 2022. Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Shane Lowry have won at this venue in the past. The South African, who has led renovation works at some of the world's most iconic golf courses, including Wentworth's West Course, spoke of his excitement over the renovations, with the Els Club in Vilamoura set to open in 2025. 'Whenever our firm designs a golf course, we always have an eye on what makes it a successful tournament venue, so this was always a big part of our plans for The Els Club Vilamoura,' Els said, speaking on the huge announcement. 'It's wonderful to see those plans now coming to fruition and we're grateful to PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady, the team at Arrow Global Group and Turismo de Portugal and Turismo de Algarve, for sharing in our vision and bringing this exciting new tournament here. 'Working with Arrow Global and everyone at Vilamoura has been an absolute pleasure these past few years; they had a clear vision and mission from the get-go, which allowed us to focus our efforts on creating the very best golf course that we could. We're very proud of this course; it looks incredible. 'There are a lot of great holes, a lot of memorable holes, and overall, it's a really well-balanced test of golf. The practice facilities here are world-class, too. Everything about The Els Club Vilamoura makes it the ideal tournament venue. The players are going to love it, not just the golf course but this whole destination. It's such a beautiful part of the world.' The Algarve is one of the most famous destinations in the world for golf, with approximately 1.5billion rounds played annually. And according to John Calvao, Fund Principal at Arrow Global Group, the addition of the Portugal Invitational to the PGA Tour Champions Schedule signifies a huge leap in bringing some of the greatest players of the game to Portugal's shores. 'This announcement signifies the convergence of several heavyweights in the game of golf; the renowned golf destination of the Algarve, the might of Ernie Els' design, and the legendary golfers who will compete on these fairways,' Calvao said. 'For Arrow Global, this is a major step in realizing our vision for Portugal as one of the best global golf and lifestyle destinations, and we believe this tournament will showcase the world-class quality of the course and the strength of our long-term commitment to the region.' Aside from upgrades to the golf course, Arrow Global Group are investing in Vilamoura as a region, adding multiple hotels while also announcing their intention to build a beach club. 'We've made a significant investment in the destination, elevating it with world-class hotels, a completely renovated marina, upgraded golf courses, and a high-end equestrian center. We're also further developing high-quality real estate that reflects the lifestyle our guests and residents seek. Soon, we'll be adding a country club and a beach club, making this a destination that truly has everything for families and all generations to enjoy.' Andre Gomes, President of the Algarve Tourism Board noted the significance of this announcement. 'Hosting the Portugal Invitational in Vilamoura is a historic milestone for the Algarve and for Portugal. This partnership with PGA TOUR Champions further raises our destination's international profile and confirms the Algarve as an essential reference point in European golf,' Gomes said. 'The Els Club Vilamoura, now the venue for an event of this magnitude, reflects our commitment to combining quality, sustainability and reputation with a distinctive tourist offering capable of attracting elite competitions. 'The Algarve has been Portugal's leading golf destination for decades, with around 1.5 million rounds played annually, and continues to invest in a diverse, contemporary and environmentally responsible offering. This tournament raises the bar and reflects the regional ambition to establish the Algarve as a year-round tourist destination, with a direct impact on the economy, employment and promotion of the region. We are ready to welcome the big names in golf history and show the world everything the Algarve has to offer — on and off the course.'
Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Wales Online
This sandy Welsh beach has a wood-fired sauna with the dreamiest sea view I've ever seen
This sandy Welsh beach has a wood-fired sauna with the dreamiest sea view I've ever seen This authentic Finnish-style wood-fired sauna has one of the best sea views in Wales Set just above the golden sands is an authentic Finnish-style wood-fired sauna with a full panoramic window that beautifully frames the ocean view (Image: Portia Jones ) Wales' craggy coastline is amongst the most beautiful in the world and has a vast range of sandy shores, secluded bays and pebble-strewn beaches with clear waters for swimming. From Pembrokeshire's golden sand beaches and tiny coves to the windswept Llŷn Peninsula and the Vale of Glamorgan's Jurassic coastline, you are truly spoiled for choice. One of my favourite beaches is a sand and rock surfing hub in South Wales. Here, you'll find golden sand, a brilliant beach café, and a sauna with a sea view. Porthcawl's Rest Bay is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and powerboating and attracts vast numbers of visitors, especially in the busy summer season. The beach is part of a glorious sweep of coastline that runs from Sker Point to Ogmore, with Porthcawl sandwiched between Port Talbot and Ogmore-by-Sea. There's loads of sandy space to stretch out on, though a few rocky patches mean you'll want to watch your toes. If you fancy a wander, you can head off across the Newton Burrows dunes and trek to the mouth of the River Ogmore. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here Rest Bay is a popular surf spot (Image: Wales Online ) Article continues below Porthcawl's links to golf also have a long history. Here, a Cardiff businessman set up a nine-hole course on Locks Common in 1895. Eventually, it moved to its current position, grew into Wales's first 18-hole course, and gained Royal status in 1909. It has since hosted major tournaments, including the Senior Open, where Bernhard Langer won in 2014. By the early 1900s, charabancs and trains were delivering eager day-trippers to the coast, and by the 1960s, Porthcawl was buzzing with surfboards and speedboats. One of the UK's oldest surf clubs was born here in 1969, and the town's strong lifeguard tradition soon followed. Today, Rest Bay is still riding that wave literally and figuratively, with a brand-new watersports centre leading a fresh chapter in its seaside story. I had come to Rest Bay to try one of the shoreline's newest additions, a wellness escape with an enviable view (Image: Portia Jones ) I had come to Rest Bay to try one of the shoreline's newest additions, a wellness escape with an enviable view. Set just above the golden sands is an authentic Finnish-style wood-fired sauna with a full panoramic window that beautifully frames the ocean view. Unwind with pals or newfound friends in the steamy warmth as the waves roll in, the salty air mixing with the distinctive scent of burning wood. It's restorative, social, and distinctly un-British in the best possible way. This is Hikitalo Sauna, the brainchild of William Jenkins, who's helping to bring a touch of Nordic soul to the Welsh coast with bespoke saunas now at two locations, Rest Bay and Sandy Bay. Hikitalo is part of a small but growing sauna movement in Wales, focusing on physical health and deep, meaningful connection with fellow wellness converts. Its origin story is particularly compelling as William's passion for saunas didn't come from a straightforward business plan but from a personal crisis. 'My journey with all this started with a mental breakdown I experienced three years ago,' he tells me. 'I was burnt out, going through a breakup and unhappy with where I was in life, so I decided to hit the road. I went travelling to do a bit of surfing and a bit of soul searching too.' William's path took a meaningful turn in Mexico, the first stop on that healing journey. "I met a Finnish bloke in a sweat lodge I'd signed up for,' he recalls. 'He was a massive inspiration.' Together, the duo explored the local Temazcals, bonding over the shared love of saunas. That unique connection sparked a deeper curiosity, setting him off on a year-and-a-half-long quest through 14 countries, where he visited more than 70 saunas. 'After I experienced all those, I decided to bring it back, back here to south Wales,' he explains. William's path took a meaningful turn in Mexico (Image: Felipe Sabbag ) What started as personal healing has since evolved into a wider mission: building community, creating space for connection, and harnessing the power of heat and stillness to combat the loneliness so many people feel today. And he's done just that. In the spacious, wood-fired sauna, regulars come to sweat and socialise, reflect, and sometimes say nothing. 'The sauna is like a candle that lights another light. We see laughter in there. We see tears, deep conversations, and sometimes we pure stillness. It's magical.' A real Finnish ethos is at play here: less small talk and more shared presence. 'People have mastered the art of feeling connected to one another without even saying a word. Simply being together in the warmth and listening to the gentle hiss of the löyly, that's enough.' In the spacious, wood-fired sauna, regulars come to sweat and socialise, reflect (Image: Felipe Sabbag ) William believes these communal sweat sessions are more than just good for the pores. 'In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel disconnected. Loneliness has become a widespread issue, impacting both mental and physical health. Here in Wales, many people are affected by it. At Hikitalo, we see the sauna as a powerful tool to help change that.' It's certainly a beautiful sentiment and one that feels especially timely. Post-Covid, people are craving spaces that feel both communal and personal. Regulars at Hikitalo are already forming friendships. Summer sauna events and full moon gatherings are in the pipeline. Hikitalo's Sandy Bay location in Hi-Tide's Car Park, Porthcawl (Image: Felipe Sabbag ) While the sauna is great for your body, the social warmth tends to linger. William sees it as an antidote to the decline of traditional third spaces like pubs and community halls where people previously came together. 'New people are looking for new social hubs,' he says. 'And I think sauna has become that. It's already proven in Nordic and Eastern European cultures.' At Hikitalo, that sense of connection is palpable. 'A lot of friendships are being made here,' William adds. 'People meet for the first time in the sauna and end up swapping numbers. Next thing you know, they're out for coffee or a beach walk.' While the emotional warmth of sauna culture is undeniable, the physical benefits are just as compelling. Saunas have long been used to relieve aches, ease tension, and support everything from cardiovascular health to stress relief. For many, it's an almost spiritual ritual, an intentional pause in a world that rarely stops spinning, and I'm here for it. I'll be honest. I'm in my sauna era and was peachy keen to try out this ocean-view sweatbox and have a post-sauna sea swim in the frothing waves of the adjacent Bristol Channel. The ocean view is sublime (Image: Portia Jones ) Despite usually rolling my eyes at anything remotely woo-woo (healing crystals, drum circles, energy healing), I'm convinced that saunas are magic. The healing powers of sweating out all my anxieties and most of last night's wine cannot be overstated. For me, it's less about chasing medical claims and more about switching off. Ignoring the relentless ping of emails and WhatsApp groups, I let the heat do its slow, steady work as I stew in my own thoughts and breathe in the earthy tang of scorched wood and rising steam. Naturally, I brought along my ever-obliging husband, who remains deeply unconvinced by the idea of paying to be slowly poached in a shed. 'So… we're voluntarily sitting in a very hot box?' he asked as we stepped inside, radiating the enthusiasm of a man who'd just been told the local pub only serves kombucha now. But even my sweaty beau couldn't deny the epic setting. The ocean was just beyond the glass, waves rolling in under an uncharacteristically blue sky. We sat in blissful silence, with no buzzing phones, no life admin small talk, and, most importantly, no discussion of who would take the bins out later (definitely not me). My mind floated somewhere between a meditative state and a mild panic about whether my mascara was sliding off my face, as I had, of course, forgotten to remove it. Every pore was open for business. I was sweating from places I didn't even know had sweat glands. (Elbows! Who knew?) But I felt something like peace, or possibly dehydration, in that moment. Either way, it worked. I was full of wellness. Even my husband seemed more chilled, seemingly now sold on the benefits after being promised a post-sauna pint in the swish Rest Bay Cafe. So yes, I'm officially a full-blown sauna girlie now, sweaty, serene, and quietly hoping to return soon for more ocean views and post-sweat beach strolls. Maybe even make a few wellness friends along the way. One day, my sauna people will come. The saunas can accommodate up to 10 guests, with 55-minute private or communal sauna sessions for up to ten guests. You can book here Article continues below
Associated Press
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Richard Bland chooses LIV over chance to defend title at US Senior Open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Richard Bland will not defend his title this week at the U.S. Senior Open, choosing instead to play at LIV Golf's stop in Dallas while the seniors tee it up at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The 52-year-old defending champ said on social media that he was committed to playing LIV's 14-event schedule with a goal of finishing among the top 24 to guarantee his spot on the Cleeks team captained by Martin Kaymer. Action starts Thursday at the Broadmoor, which is hosting its ninth USGA championship. Among them: Jack Nicklaus' victory in the 1959 U.S. Amateur and Annika Sorenstam's 1995 win in the U.S. Women's Open. Bland, a longtime fixture on the European (now DP World) Tour, won the British Masters in 2021 at age 48 to become that tour's oldest first-time winner. Also that year, he shared the lead at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines after two rounds before finishing 50th. Bland was denied entry into the 2023 Senior British Open because of outstanding fines he owed to the European Tour after his move to LIV. But his win at the Senior PGA Championship in 2024 qualified him for the Senior U.S. Open later last summer, and he beat Hiroyuki Fujita in a playoff at Newport Country Club for the title. Without Bland in the mix, the betting favorites this week are Stewart Cink, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Steven Alker. Jimenez beat Alker in a playoff at last week's senior tour stop. Also in the field are two-time Senior U.S. Open champion Bernhard Langer and Angel Cabrera, who has already won two majors — the Tradition and Senior PGA — this year. David Toms won the last Senior Open held at the Broadmoor, back in 2018. ___
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Check out the full field for this week's 2025 U.S. Senior Open in Colorado Springs
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The U.S. Open at Oakmont provided an incredible finish to a challenging week for the world's best players. Now, it's the seniors' turn. The 2025 U.S. Senior Open starts Thursday and runs through Sunday at The Broadmoor Golf Club's East Course in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Advertisement There are 155 players set to compete for the Francis D. Ouimet Memorial Trophy, but that list doesn't feature the defending champion, Richard Bland, who is playing at LIV Golf Dallas this weekend instead. It does, however, include 2023 and 2010 U.S. Senior Open champion Bernhard Langer, as well as 2022 champion Padraig Harrington, and Angel Cabrera, who has already won two senior major championships this season. Here's the full list of golfers competing in Colorado Springs this week. Bernhard Langer of Germany reacts after making a putt on the 10th hole during the final round of the U.S. Senior Open Championship at SentryWorld on July 02, 2023 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. U.S. Senior Open 2025 field Steven AlkerSteve AllanRobert AllenbyStephen AmesBilly AndradeThomas AnsbroStuart ApplebyTomas ArliaArjun AtwalWoody AustinEric AxleyPeter BakerJohn BalfanzCraig BarlowDoug BarronNotah Begay IIIShane BertschThomas BjørnDavid BranshawPaul BroadhurstOlin BrowneBrad BryantDave BunkerJohn BushkaÁngel CabreraChad CampbellMichael CampbellJason CaronJim CarterAlex CejkaGreg ChalmersK.J. ChoiStewart CinkDoug ClappDarren ClarkeRobert ColesBurke CromerRod CurlAdilson da SilvaGlen DayClark DennisChris DevlinChris DiMarcoKen DukeScott DunlapJoe DurantErnie ElsBoomer ErickBob EstesMichael FerginDarin FisherSteve FleschHarrison FrazarHiroyuki FujitaFred FunkStephen GallacherBrian GayRyan GioffreMatt GogelThomas GögeleMathew GogginRicardo GonzalezRetief GoosenJason GorePaul GoydosRichard GreenTom GrellerSimon GriffithsKelly GrunewaldJoakim HaeggmanPadraig HarringtonRyan HelminenScott HendJ.J. HenryMark HensbyKeith HorneScott HunterGreig HutcheonFreddie JacobsonThongchai JaideeLee JanzenJoe JaspersMiguel Angel JiménezBrandt JobeBrendan JonesMarcus JonesTakashi KanemotoRobert KarlssonBrad KayJerry KellyJames KingstonEddie KirbySøren KjeldsenMark KnowlesCliff KresgeBernhard LangerRichard LeeTom LehmanJustin LeonardThomas LevetJeff MaggertAndrew MarshallLen MattiaceScott McCarronRocco MediateEric MeichtryTerrence MiskellKatsumasa MiyamotoColin MontgomerieTim O'NealDarrin OversonGreg OwenRod PamplingScott ParelPerry ParkerCameron PercyTom Pernice PerryTim PetrovicTracy PhillipsVanslow PhillipsDicky PrideTed PurdyBrett QuigleyChristian RaynorTag RidingsEric RollandRoger RowlandPeter Samborsky IIAndrew SappGene SauersMatt SchalkSteve SchneiterKevin ShieldsRobert ShieldsVijay SinghJeff SlumanStuart SmithPaul StankowskiSteve StrickerMark StricklandDaniel SullivanKevin SutherlandChanning TamKen TanigawaDavid TomsKirk TriplettBo Van PeltScott VerplankDuffy WaldorfBoo WeekleyMike WeirTodd WhiteWillie WoodY.E. Yang How to watch the 2025 U.S. Senior Open All times eastern. Advertisement Thursday Friday Saturday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on NBC Sunday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on NBC This article originally appeared on Golfweek: US Senior Open 2025: Who's in the field, how to watch
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Check out the full field for this week's 2025 U.S. Senior Open in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Open at Oakmont provided an incredible finish to a challenging week for the world's best players. Now, it's the seniors' turn. The 2025 U.S. Senior Open starts Thursday and runs through Sunday at The Broadmoor Golf Club's East Course in Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are 155 players set to compete for the Francis D. Ouimet Memorial Trophy, but that list doesn't feature the defending champion, Richard Bland, who is playing at LIV Golf Dallas this weekend instead. It does, however, include 2023 and 2010 U.S. Senior Open champion Bernhard Langer, as well as 2022 champion Padraig Harrington, and Angel Cabrera, who has already won two senior major championships this season. Here's the full list of golfers competing in Colorado Springs this week. U.S. Senior Open 2025 field Steven AlkerSteve AllanRobert AllenbyStephen AmesBilly AndradeThomas AnsbroStuart ApplebyTomas ArliaArjun AtwalWoody AustinEric AxleyPeter BakerJohn BalfanzCraig BarlowDoug BarronNotah Begay IIIShane BertschThomas BjørnDavid BranshawPaul BroadhurstOlin BrowneBrad BryantDave BunkerJohn BushkaÁngel CabreraChad CampbellMichael CampbellJason CaronJim CarterAlex CejkaGreg ChalmersK.J. ChoiStewart CinkDoug ClappDarren ClarkeRobert ColesBurke CromerRod CurlAdilson da SilvaGlen DayClark DennisChris DevlinChris DiMarcoKen DukeScott DunlapJoe DurantErnie ElsBoomer ErickBob EstesMichael FerginDarin FisherSteve FleschHarrison FrazarHiroyuki FujitaFred FunkStephen GallacherBrian GayRyan GioffreMatt GogelThomas GögeleMathew GogginRicardo GonzalezRetief GoosenJason GorePaul GoydosRichard GreenTom GrellerSimon GriffithsKelly GrunewaldJoakim HaeggmanPadraig HarringtonRyan HelminenScott HendJ.J. HenryMark HensbyKeith HorneScott HunterGreig HutcheonFreddie JacobsonThongchai JaideeLee JanzenJoe JaspersMiguel Angel JiménezBrandt JobeBrendan JonesMarcus JonesTakashi KanemotoRobert KarlssonBrad KayJerry KellyJames KingstonEddie KirbySøren KjeldsenMark KnowlesCliff KresgeBernhard LangerRichard LeeTom LehmanJustin LeonardThomas LevetJeff MaggertAndrew MarshallLen MattiaceScott McCarronRocco MediateEric MeichtryTerrence MiskellKatsumasa MiyamotoColin MontgomerieTim O'NealDarrin OversonGreg OwenRod PamplingScott ParelPerry ParkerCameron PercyTom Pernice PerryTim PetrovicTracy PhillipsVanslow PhillipsDicky PrideTed PurdyBrett QuigleyChristian RaynorTag RidingsEric RollandRoger RowlandPeter Samborsky IIAndrew SappGene SauersMatt SchalkSteve SchneiterKevin ShieldsRobert ShieldsVijay SinghJeff SlumanStuart SmithPaul StankowskiSteve StrickerMark StricklandDaniel SullivanKevin SutherlandChanning TamKen TanigawaDavid TomsKirk TriplettBo Van PeltScott VerplankDuffy WaldorfBoo WeekleyMike WeirTodd WhiteWillie WoodY.E. Yang How to watch the 2025 U.S. Senior Open All times eastern. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
