Algarve Golfers Shine: Melo Gouveia Brothers Secure Top Spots in International Tournaments

Algarve Golfers' Impressive Performances

Ricardo Melo Gouveia and Tomás Melo Gouveia, two talented golfers from the Algarve, showcased their skills in recent international tournaments. Ricardo finished 21st in the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, part of the DP World Tour, while Tomás achieved an impressive 13th place in the MyGolfLife Open held in South Africa.

Ricardo's remarkable performance at the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain saw him score 67 strokes on a par 72, climbing 11 positions to nearly break into the top-20. He tied with fellow competitors Julien Guerrier and Casey Jarvis, finishing with a total of 279 (-9). This finish not only elevated him to 32nd in the DP World Tour ranking but also earned him a prize of 27,177.77 euros.

Previously, Ricardo had placed 14th in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and 36th in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, both in the UAE. Expressing his satisfaction, he stated, “I am pleased with the way my game is progressing.” He is set to compete again at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in Doha from 6th to 9th.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, Tomás, competing in the MyGolfLife Open at Pecanwood Estate, finished with 69 strokes (-3), dropping from 6th to 13th with a total of 270 (-18). Despite a challenging last hole that resulted in a triple bogey, he reflected positively, saying, “Golf can be cruel, but it was a positive week. I’m happy with my game and ready for next week.” This performance boosted him 21 places in the Road to Mallorca rankings to 20th, earning him 4,960.54 euros. He continues his competition journey in South Africa with the Cell C Cape Town Open starting this Thursday.