After 29 long years, the ball is finally rolling again: The Portuguese Open makes a glorious return to PGA Aroeira Lisboa, catapulting a historic golf jewel back onto the European stage. From September 17 to 20, 2026, the HotelPlanner Tour, formerly known as the Challenge Tour, will call for a grand comeback on the Tagus.
PGA Aroeira 1 in Lisbon, a par-71 layout stretching 6,189 meters (6,768 yards), is ready for the spectacle. This return is more than just a tournament; it's a bold statement in a brutally dense schedule, as the HotelPlanner Tour features an astonishing 19 tournaments in 20 weeks – it's really getting down to business for those crucial points.
Road to Mallorca: As the Pressure Mounts
For the players, the late calendar year on the HotelPlanner Tour means everything. It's all about ranking points, the next step on the career ladder, or making the jump to the DP World Tour. Particularly in focus: ten French players who sense their chance for a big breakthrough here in Portugal and will give it their all.
A Historic Reset
This new edition of the Portuguese Open in Aroeira is a real game-changer. After almost three decades away from this legendary course, it is a historic reset that brings both the event and its venue back into the spotlight. We're excited for what will happen this week in Lisbon!
