{"id":17840,"date":"2026-10-30T19:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valedolobo.com\/?p=17840"},"modified":"2026-10-30T19:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:29:58","slug":"a-new-chapter-for-vale-do-lobo-golf-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valedolobo.com\/en\/resort\/a-new-chapter-for-vale-do-lobo-golf-club\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Chapter for Vale do Lobo Golf Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcoming our new Golf Captains for 2026\/2027 and celebrating the people who make the Vale do Lobo golfing community so special.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vale do Lobo Golf Club begins an exciting new chapter as <strong>Janet van der Welle and Simon Mulvey<\/strong> take on their roles as <strong>Lady Captain and Men&#8217;s Captain for the 2026\/2027 season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official handover took place during the <strong>19th Vale do Lobo Golf Club Annual General Meeting, held on 29 October 2026<\/strong>, marking a special moment of continuity, friendship and shared passion for golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-celebrating-a-year-of-dedication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating a Year of Dedication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we welcome our new Captains, we extend our sincere appreciation to <strong>Od\u00edlia Parry and Robert Parry<\/strong>, the outgoing Captains for 2025\/2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their commitment, enthusiasm and contribution to Club life have helped strengthen the sense of community that makes golfing at Vale do Lobo such a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We thank them both for their dedication and for the time and energy they have devoted to the Club and its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-looking-ahead-to-the-2026-2027-season\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead to the 2026\/2027 Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining Janet and Simon in the new leadership team are <strong>Jacqueline Blenkinsop<\/strong>, Ladies&#8217; Vice-Captain, and <strong>Ian Griffin<\/strong>, Men&#8217;s Vice-Captain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, they begin a new season of Club life, bringing fresh enthusiasm and a shared commitment to the traditions, camaraderie and sporting spirit of Vale do Lobo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From friendly competitions and memorable rounds to the connections made beyond the fairways, the Golf Club continues to be an important part of the Vale do Lobo lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-more-than-golf-a-community\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Golf, A Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its renowned <strong>Royal and Ocean Golf Courses<\/strong>, spectacular Algarve scenery and a welcoming international community, Vale do Lobo offers far more than exceptional golfing experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a place where friendships flourish, traditions are celebrated and a shared love of the game brings people together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We warmly congratulate Janet and Simon on their new roles and look forward to another memorable golfing season at Vale do Lobo.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcoming our new Golf Captains for 2026\/2027 and celebrating the people who make the Vale do Lobo golfing community so special. 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